Individual Therapy

Individual therapy provides a secure, private environment to discuss your mental health problems. At The Healing Path in Fremont, Nebraska, Kayla Allmendinger, LADC, PLMHP, PCMSW, MPA, and Corey Allmendinger, LADC, PLMHP, PCMSW, use techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care to help patients with depression, anxiety, and many other conditions. Call The Healing Path or book your individual therapy appointment online today.

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy is one-on-one counseling with a mental health professional. It’s a safe space where you can talk about your thoughts, feelings, and struggles while learning ways to cope and heal.

Individual therapy can help with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as life challenges like stress, grief, and relationship problems.

Individual therapy gives people tools to manage their emotions and change negative thought patterns. For depression, therapy can help improve mood, motivation, and self-worth. For anxiety, it teaches ways to calm the mind, face fears, and reduce constant worry.

How is CBT used in individual therapy?

CBT is one of the most common and effective types of therapy. It focuses on recognizing negative thoughts and replacing them with healthier, more realistic ones.

For example, if someone with anxiety often thinks, “I fail at everything,” a therapist can help them challenge that thought and replace it with something like, “I might struggle, but I can improve with effort.”

CBT can treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other conditions.

What is trauma-informed care, and how does it affect individual therapy?

Trauma-informed care recognizes how past experiences affect a person’s mental health.

Trauma, such as abuse, neglect, or violence, can shape the way someone thinks and reacts to stress. A trauma-informed therapist helps patients feel safe and supported while working through difficult experiences at their own pace.

This type of therapy is especially helpful for people with PTSD and anxiety.

What happens in an individual therapy session?

Every session is different, but in general, The Healing Path team might:

• Ask about your thoughts, emotions, and daily experiences
• Help identify negative thinking and behavior patterns
• Teach coping skills, relaxation techniques, or mindfulness exercises
• Set small goals to work on between sessions

Individual therapy isn’t about being judged or told what to do — it’s about working together to find solutions that fit your life.

How long does individual therapy take to work?

It depends on the person and their issue; some people feel better after a few weeks, while others need months or even longer. The key is consistency and being open to the process.

If you or someone you know needs help, talk to The Healing Path about individual therapy. Call the office or book a consultation online today.