Mental health issues
Life isn’t always easy, but having the tools to navigate the difficult moments could help you rise above the dis-ease.
Dr. Kathy treats patients that suffer from a variety of mental health issues, including: depression to addiction, anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
Mental illness can make it difficult to cope with work, relationships, parenthood, and other demands of everyday life. Understanding your symptoms and embarking on the journey to healing is the first step.
This page lists some of the more common mental health issues and mental illnesses.
Depression
Depression is often more than just feeling sad or working through a rough patch in life and can manifest with both emotional and physical symptoms. If you think you might be experiencing symptoms of depression, early detection is key for getting long-term results.
Anxiety and Stress
Sleepless nights, exhaustion, excessive worry, lack of focus, and irritability can be the result of stress and anxiety which can make it difficult to function at work, in school or in relationships. Let’s work together to find strategies that work best for you.
Addiction
Whether you’re realizing that something needs to change or are facing a DUI, DWI or other impairment charge, deciding where to go for help can be confusing and downright scary. Learn how Dr. Kathy can help with co-occurring treatments and group therapy.
Trauma and PTSD
Emotional and physical trauma is the response to a distressing experience. Flashbacks, nightmares, keeping others at bay, or being constantly on edge are just a few symptoms experienced by trauma victims. Learn more about treatment options.
Family Conflict
Despite what you see on Social Media and reality TV, no “one” family is perfect. Even those families that seem to have everything together are dealing with pressures of some kind or another. Dr. Kathy Shafer offers family counseling – together or individually.