Individual Counseling
Individual counseling at ABTS acknowledges that everyone experiences emotional challenges, life transitions, and stress differently. Personal experiences, relationship concerns, work-related issues, and other life stressors can begin to affect daily functioning and overall well-being. While many individuals seek therapy when something feels overwhelming, others choose counseling as a proactive way to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and prepare for future changes.
Our approach to therapy is phase oriented, meaning we move at a pace that supports stability before exploring deeper concerns. In simple terms, we focus first on helping you feel grounded, supported, and emotionally steady, so therapy does not bring up more than you are ready to manage. This allows healing to unfold safely and reduces the risk of symptoms intensifying too quickly. Your care begins with a thoughtful evaluation to understand your needs and goals, and you remain in control of the process every step of the way. At ABTS, individual counseling is trauma-informed, collaborative, and centered on your well-being.
Couples Counseling
Selecting a life partner is one of the most profound and complex choices we make. Throughout our lives, we encounter countless individuals, yet only a few resonate deeply enough to imagine a shared future. We rarely enter relationships with temporary intentions; instead, we commit with sincerity, believing we have found our person. Over time, however, the demands of daily life, unresolved stressors, and past experiences can gradually dull the initial sense of connection, leaving partners feeling distant—even when physically close. Relationships, like the individuals within them, require ongoing care, reflection, and growth.
Couples counseling at ABTS offers a supportive and transformative space for partners at any stage of their relationship. Our therapists are trauma-informed and understand how personal history, attachment patterns, and unprocessed experiences can shape relational dynamics. We also specialize in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach that focuses on strengthening friendship, improving communication, managing conflict effectively, and rebuilding trust and intimacy. Through tailored interventions and a collaborative, non-judgmental environment, we help couples gain insight into their patterns, develop practical skills, and cultivate a more secure, resilient, and meaningful connection.
Family Counseling
Family counseling at ABTS is designed to help families navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and improve communication in a supportive and structured way. Family dynamics can be complex, and while open conversations are important, they can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or heightened emotions without the right guidance. It is common for families to feel hesitant about addressing sensitive issues, especially when concerns have been building over time.
Our approach to family counseling is collaborative and involves working with all family members to better understand patterns, roles, and shared experiences. At times, it may also be helpful to meet individually with certain family members to gain clarity, support emotional safety, or address specific concerns that impact the family system as a whole. The process typically begins with an initial evaluation conducted with the primary patient, allowing us to understand the main concerns and determine the most appropriate structure for treatment. At ABTS, we create a respectful, balanced space where every voice matters, helping families reconnect, heal, and move forward together.
Child Therapy
Choosing to bring a child to therapy can be a difficult and emotional decision for parents and caregivers. Like adults, children and adolescents experience stress, emotional challenges, and difficulty coping with life changes. Family transitions, peer conflict, bullying, academic struggles, and other stressors can significantly impact a child’s emotional well-being, behavior, and development.
ABTS provides counseling for children ages 4 and older using a phase-oriented, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes emotional safety and readiness. In simple terms, therapy begins by helping children feel safe, supported, and comfortable before addressing more challenging emotions or experiences. Because children communicate differently than adults, we place a strong emphasis on play-based therapies that allow children to express themselves naturally. Our child therapy services are led by a Registered Play Therapist and supported by multiple Play Therapists on our team. We specialize in Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy, using play as a powerful and effective therapeutic tool. For children, toys become words and play becomes their language, creating a safe, non-threatening space where healing and growth can occur.
While children are the primary clients, parents and caregivers play an essential role in the therapeutic process. Families are actively involved in treatment planning and regularly collaborate with the therapist to share insights, receive guidance, and strengthen supportive parenting strategies. At ABTS, we work with the whole family system to support a child’s progress, helping children develop emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence so they can navigate challenges more independently and thrive over time.