| * Over 65% of substance addicted clients also have depression or some other mental health issue. * 50% of clients with mental health issues also self medicate or abuse substances. * Only 30% of teens in treatment who currently meet criteria for abuse or dependence go onto have life long problems with substances. * This means 70% are not addicts! |
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Congruent -- The word Congruent means that an object or thing is equal on all sides; that there is a
likeness in form. In counseling, congruence means that a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors are
working together to achieve one’s goals.
People often become frustrated when their actions or the actions of others violate their beliefs, desires,
feelings, or intentions. Those frustrations can lead to feelings of depression, anger, or apathy.
A person’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are intertwined – one affects the other. In order to achieve our
goals and to feel happy and fulfilled these attributes need to work together. It is our goal to help our
clients achieve this balance.
It is our goal to help our clients achieve this balance in a safe, comfortable and relaxing environment.
likeness in form. In counseling, congruence means that a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors are
working together to achieve one’s goals.
People often become frustrated when their actions or the actions of others violate their beliefs, desires,
feelings, or intentions. Those frustrations can lead to feelings of depression, anger, or apathy.
A person’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are intertwined – one affects the other. In order to achieve our
goals and to feel happy and fulfilled these attributes need to work together. It is our goal to help our
clients achieve this balance.
It is our goal to help our clients achieve this balance in a safe, comfortable and relaxing environment.
| Mental Health |
Services that we offer to help you include:
Assessment
The first step to getting help is to call to schedule and assessment. An initial assessment is essential to
determine the needs of the client. Congruent Counseling Services utilizes a structured interview to
assess the needs of the client. While the initial assessment sets the direction for initial counseling,
assessment is an ongoing part of counseling. It is essential to be open and honest during your
assessment. If you are concerned about confidentiality, talk with your assessor during the assessment.
As a therapist and client learn more about each other, a reassessment or turn of direction is important.
Don’t be surprised if a therapist or counselor comes up with a different diagnosis or idea than another
therapist or doctor. It is very common for different professionals to attribute different perspectives to
an issue. If this happens to you, discuss it with your therapists or doctor. Sometimes people fit in more
than one place. More than one perspective is often helpful to resolve most issues.
Congruent accepts a broad range of insurances. Each therapist is licensed in the State of Maryland and
is individually credentialed with most insurance companies. Call us to find out who is in your network.
Please Click on the “Our Counselors” link to read about all of the Counselors at Congruent that are here
to help you and the areas that they specialize in.
determine the needs of the client. Congruent Counseling Services utilizes a structured interview to
assess the needs of the client. While the initial assessment sets the direction for initial counseling,
assessment is an ongoing part of counseling. It is essential to be open and honest during your
assessment. If you are concerned about confidentiality, talk with your assessor during the assessment.
As a therapist and client learn more about each other, a reassessment or turn of direction is important.
Don’t be surprised if a therapist or counselor comes up with a different diagnosis or idea than another
therapist or doctor. It is very common for different professionals to attribute different perspectives to
an issue. If this happens to you, discuss it with your therapists or doctor. Sometimes people fit in more
than one place. More than one perspective is often helpful to resolve most issues.
Congruent accepts a broad range of insurances. Each therapist is licensed in the State of Maryland and
is individually credentialed with most insurance companies. Call us to find out who is in your network.
Please Click on the “Our Counselors” link to read about all of the Counselors at Congruent that are here
to help you and the areas that they specialize in.
Individual and Couples Counseling
Congruent Counseling Services has many licensed therapists and Certified Counselors on staff with a
variety of experience and expertise. While all of our therapists have experience in a wide variety of
areas, most of them have particular specialties or interests where they can help most. Different
therapists specialize in counseling with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and/or families.
Our Counselors assist with Marriage Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders, Trauma,
Self Esteem, ADHD, Infertility, as well as, many other issues and needs.
variety of experience and expertise. While all of our therapists have experience in a wide variety of
areas, most of them have particular specialties or interests where they can help most. Different
therapists specialize in counseling with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and/or families.
Our Counselors assist with Marriage Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders, Trauma,
Self Esteem, ADHD, Infertility, as well as, many other issues and needs.
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Specialized Teen Group Counseling
Congruent Counseling Services has several groups that specialize in the needs of teenagers. Please see
the Groups and Workshops page for more information about the following groups that are offered at
Congruent Counseling. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate
to Contact Us. We are here to help!
One group is a process group for teens suffering from low self esteem, family issues, social issues,
depression, and/or anxiety.
Another group focuses on the teens with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Social Phobias, or other mental
health concerns. This group allows the teens to express themselves in a moderated format.
Congruent also offers a Teen Social Skills Group which addresses ........................ ....... ....... ...................
............. ............... ........... .......... ............................................ .......... ........................
Teens with substance use or abuse issues will be referred to Integrative Counseling’s outpatient
treatment program. Please see the Substance Abuse page for a link to Integrative Counseling.
the Groups and Workshops page for more information about the following groups that are offered at
Congruent Counseling. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate
to Contact Us. We are here to help!
One group is a process group for teens suffering from low self esteem, family issues, social issues,
depression, and/or anxiety.
Another group focuses on the teens with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Social Phobias, or other mental
health concerns. This group allows the teens to express themselves in a moderated format.
Congruent also offers a Teen Social Skills Group which addresses ........................ ....... ....... ...................
............. ............... ........... .......... ............................................ .......... ........................
Teens with substance use or abuse issues will be referred to Integrative Counseling’s outpatient
treatment program. Please see the Substance Abuse page for a link to Integrative Counseling.
Dual Diagnosis Counseling
Three of our therapists are licensed as both
as mental health counselors and addictions
counselors. Three others have extensive
experience working with both mental
health and addictions. We know that many
clients may have multiple concerns.
It is our belief that these issues are not
completely separate and should not be
treated separately. For example, if a client
is addicted to alcohol and has depression, if
the person continues to be depressed, it is
hard to find the resolve to achieve sobriety.
Similarly, if the person continues their
pattern of use their self esteem will
continue to suffer and the depression will
be more difficult to address. Both issues
must be addressed at the same time. We
can help do just that at one location.
as mental health counselors and addictions
counselors. Three others have extensive
experience working with both mental
health and addictions. We know that many
clients may have multiple concerns.
It is our belief that these issues are not
completely separate and should not be
treated separately. For example, if a client
is addicted to alcohol and has depression, if
the person continues to be depressed, it is
hard to find the resolve to achieve sobriety.
Similarly, if the person continues their
pattern of use their self esteem will
continue to suffer and the depression will
be more difficult to address. Both issues
must be addressed at the same time. We
can help do just that at one location.
Congruent Counseling Services (CCS) offers a dual diagnosis IOP for teens with mental health and
substance use issues. We have found over the years that most programs address either mental health
or substance use issues; neglecting half of most teens issues. Studies show:
Yet traditional addiction treatment often does not address mental health concerns. Mental health
treatment often ignores addiction or substance abuse issues. Both options treat only half the client’s
needs. Congruent Counseling seeks to address multiple issues at once – a whole person approach.
who might not have succeeded in treatment previously; or who have a serious addiction. This is a who
might not have succeeded in treatment previously; or who have a serious addiction. This is a structured
treatment program, certified by the State of Maryland, offering treatment three days a week for three
hours each day. The goal of this program is to help teens with serious substance use problems and
possible co-occurring mental health issues to accept what they need to do in order to succeed in life.
succeed in life.
Congruent accepts a broad range of insurances and is State of Maryland Certified to provide this
Intensive Outpatient Program. The facility is credentialed with most insurance companies. Please call
your insurance or Congruent Counseling to determine if we are in network.
substance use issues. We have found over the years that most programs address either mental health
or substance use issues; neglecting half of most teens issues. Studies show:
Yet traditional addiction treatment often does not address mental health concerns. Mental health
treatment often ignores addiction or substance abuse issues. Both options treat only half the client’s
needs. Congruent Counseling seeks to address multiple issues at once – a whole person approach.
who might not have succeeded in treatment previously; or who have a serious addiction. This is a who
might not have succeeded in treatment previously; or who have a serious addiction. This is a structured
treatment program, certified by the State of Maryland, offering treatment three days a week for three
hours each day. The goal of this program is to help teens with serious substance use problems and
possible co-occurring mental health issues to accept what they need to do in order to succeed in life.
succeed in life.
Congruent accepts a broad range of insurances and is State of Maryland Certified to provide this
Intensive Outpatient Program. The facility is credentialed with most insurance companies. Please call
your insurance or Congruent Counseling to determine if we are in network.
Dual Diagnosis Teen Intensive Outpatient Program
