Frequently Asked Questions

Roots Counseling offers Emotional Service Animal (ESA) letters. We charge a $125 fee for ESA letters. Give our front desk a call for more details.

Coping can be shown in many different ways. A person may cope with depression through isolation, substance use, overspending, pornography consumption, video gaming, anger, humor, etc. Ultimately, not just coping with depression, but all difficult emotions, an individual may present a behavior (that can be in excess, healthy, or not) which can numb, deflect, and shove down adjustments and possible traumas occurring in present-day living or that have occurred in the past.

When we look at anger, it tends to be a secondary emotion that is covering up a more sensitive primary emotion or even traumatic event (sadness, anxiety, grief, abuse, etc.). To stop being angry can take many steps and a deeper understanding of oneself. Roots Counseling’s therapists are here and able to work with and help you find that understanding and overcome your anger.

The short answer is, YES. Couples therapy has proven to help those in relational or marital discord. An important part to understand when attending couples therapy is, that counseling is only 10% of the work. The other 90% needs to be done outside of the therapy room. 

All relationships have struggles in one way or another. An important first step is to assess whether the struggle brings severe enough conflict to where intervention may be appropriate. To help a struggling marriage or intimate relationship, we need to understand what is influencing the struggle. We need to pinpoint the problem(s) influencing the struggle and work on joining back together to solve the problem. Part of this is through the application of open and healthy communication. Understanding one’s upbringing can also bring clarity to each individual within the relationship to better see how each side brings its own unique differences together. There are many ways to help a struggling marital/intimate relationship. If you and your partner are seeking help, Roots Counseling is here to assist you in your journey.