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    FAQs & Resources

    What resources are available in Jackson County, KS for mental health help? 

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    Mental Health Resources of Jackson County

    Kansas Ag Stress Resources Website

    Farm Crisis Center Website

    Do I Need Therapy?

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    How do I get started with therapy?

    Check out this helpful VIDEO about how to get started. 

    How can I increase my coping tools now?

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    I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own.

    Therapy can be a helpful place to have an objective person witness and come alongside your experience.

    Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?

    Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. Your therapist will help you identify what your strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

    What’s the difference between talking to you or my best friend or family?

    The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

    Why shouldn’t I just take medication?

    Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals. Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.

    How does it work? What do I have to do in sessions?

    Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. We tailor our therapeutic approach to your specific needs. 

    How long will it take?

    Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

    I want to get the most out of therapy. What can I do to help?

    We are so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, you only see your therapist for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.

    My partner and I are having problems. Should we be in individual counseling or come together?

    If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with us, we would initially work with both of you together. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions; we could work with only one of you but this would depend on both of you agreeing to this plan. It may not helpful to move from individual into couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues. This is something to thoroughly discuss with the therapist.

    What is PHS’ mask policy?

    We are following the CDC recommendations and risk levels.  You can check the current risk level and recommendations for Jackson County Kansas using this link.