Brad Fittes, MA, LPCC

MEN'S COUNSELING: As a man who is having difficulty managing it all or feels complete stuck and stagnant, it is important to recognize that you do not have to travel this path alone. Men historically have not been encouraged to explore these issues on a deeper level with one other. In fact, in some cases we are actively discouraged from speaking with each other let alone doing counseling or therapy. Men’s counseling, also known as men’s therapy, gives us the space to begin to peel back the layers of some of these issues and concerns at a pace that works for you. As our work together evolves, you will develop more self awareness, identify cognitive and behavioral changes you want to make, and then we will put those changes into action together. Men’s counseling is very much a partnership between you and the counselor. TEEN COUNSELING: As a parent or family member of a teen who is suffering, it is important to recognize that this is not your fault. You may feel responsible because that’s what we do as parents, we take responsibility. But mental health disorders come about due to a variety of factors—situational, environmental, biological and more. As the teenager who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, social isolation, social anxiety, body image concerns, academic concerns, conflict with family or peers, you have the ability to work through and overcome these challenges. Teen counseling and teen therapy provide an opportunity to begin a process of exploration and relationship building. As the relationship evolves, the teen will begin to develop self awareness, identify cognitive and behavioral changes they want to make, and then we will put those changes into action together. Teen counseling and teen therapy are very much a partnership between the counselor, the teenager and the family. YOUNG ADULTS AND WORKING PROFESSIONALS: As a young adult who is suffering, it is important to recognize that you do not have to travel this path alone. While this stage of life is characterized by significant decisions and questions that can lead to success, it is also shaped by uncertainty and fear. One of the main aspects of counseling for young adults is to explore and address these questions as you begin to really identify who you are, what’s important to you, where you want to go and how you’d like to get there. Counseling for young adults, also known as therapy, provides an opportunity to begin a process of exploration and relationship building. As the relationship evolves, you will develop more self awareness, identify cognitive and behavioral changes you want to make, and then we will put those changes into action together. Counseling is very much a partnership between you and the counselor.