Christian
Counseling
Christian
Counseling
Treatment is designed to help individuals who are experiencing difficulties in various facets of life. Through personal assessment, evaluation, and diagnostic testing the staff is able to devise a therapeutic program that is unique to each individual's needs.
Problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills are some of the areas which are developed through the treatment.
The individual is seen as a holistic being, which means that a person is the product of the combined, harmonious functioning of the mind, body, and spirit.
MIND
Many of the psychological techniques utilized are helpful in aiding patients in improving their perception and understanding of problems which are causing them distress or anxiety. Dr. Overcash uses behavioral techniques during their individual therapy sessions as well as innovative techniques such as relax and learn and hypnotherapy if the patient is comfortable with these approaches.
Additionally, Dr. Overcash is skilled in giving diagnostic testing to determine the type and severity of disorders as well as vocational testing to determine one's interests and abilities. These approaches can be very helpful in the decision-making process for patients who are at a cross-roads in their lives.
The body and it's functioning is also an integral part of a healthy individual. Dr. Overcash utilizes biofeedback therapy, neurotherapy, relaxation therapy, visual imagery, music, sounds, aromatherapy, and alpha stimulation techniques to stop the cycle of chronic pain and/or to heal the psychophysiological stress disorders such as headaches, colitis, high blood pressure, ulcers, etc. in which the patient is suffering.
SPIRIT
To be spiritually healthy, by definition, an individual must be devoted to a spiritual discipline. Dr. Overcash provides Christian Counseling when asked, because that is the way of life each he has chosen personally. Dr. Overcash believes that all healing comes through God. Carl Jung, one of the best known psychological therapists and thinkers of the Modern Ages and a true Christian, once said that at the base of every psychological problem is a spiritual crisis.
Christian counseling services are available to those who have made Jesus Christ a part of their lives and also for those who seek to find comfort in him. It is said, that education about Christianity, prayer, and Christian fellowship are the three main paths to paths to leading a solid Christian life. Thus the counsel and care is given in the context of Christian ideals so that our patients can apply our approach in the world in which we live today and still be consistent with Christ's teachings. Dr. Overcash works with individuals of all religions and those who are agnostic or atheists if they chose to work with him. He respects their differences in values from him and does not try to impose his values on them. He will discuss his values only when the patient desires to do so. However, he feels it important for them to know that he comes from a Christian perspective so that they can make their decision to see him with that knowledge.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. - Matthew 11: 28-30 (NIV)
Christian Counseling is available to help you in dealing with a variety of personal, family, ministry, occupation, and other issues including:
STRESS BURNOUT
ANXIETY
SELF-ESTEEM
MARRIAGE
FAMILY
VOCATIONAL
DEPRESSION
LIFE MANAGEMENT
PRE-MARITAL
DIVORCE ADJUSTMENT
LONELINESS
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMITMENT
RELATIONSHIPS
ATTITUDES
SINGLENESS
Treatment includes testing, diagnosis, evaluation, and therapy when appropriate.