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It’s Time to Choose a Healthier You

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Most of us have times when we feel a little blue, or perhaps even anxious about work, relationships or life events.  But when those times become frequent – or even the norm – it’s time to consider talking with someone who can help you return to healthier patterns of thinking, or even to find and set a new standard for how you feel emotionally.

[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” top_margin=”10″ bottom_margin=”30″ sep_color=”” icon=”” width=”” class=”” id=””/][fusion_text][/fusion_text][fusion_text]Set a new standard for yourself.

As a society, we’ve been trained to believe that our mental health is a private matter – something we don’t discuss and deal with all on our own. This is arguably one of the greatest disservices that society has done to people who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or any variety of other mental health challenges. Many of these challenges cannot be overcome alone, and because of false stigmas people suffer needlessly.

Just as you see a medical doctor to take care of your physical well being, so too should you maintain your emotional and mental well being. Seeking help for significant life events like depression, anxiety, marriage, divorce, loss, addiction, stress or anger management provides you with a manageable, actionable and progressive path to a healthier state of mind.

You do not have to suffer at an extreme level in order to seek guidance. As we age, it’s easy to forget that we can sometimes lose context how to process the changes in our lives. And it’s far easier than we care to admit to lose focus on our best paths. Consultation with a therapist helps you to process change, gain perspective and ensure that as you age your health includes a state of mind that reflects the best picture of all around health.

[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”solid” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”” class=”” id=”Relationships”]Relationships[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_4″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” style_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_4″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]Relationships can be both one of the most fulfilling parts of our lives and one of the most difficult – sometimes all at the same time.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Do “happy” couples ever fight?
• Do you and your spouse/significant other fight too much?
• Is there an underlying tension in your relationship because there are so many topics that remain unresolved?
• Does your relationship feel stuck?

Relationships are complex and challenging, even for the happiest and most content couples. Solid relationships have their ups and downs. It is easy to get stuck in patterns and behaviors that aren’t helpful to the relationship and yet you don’t know how to break free from them. Many couples who find themselves in a rough patch wait until things reach a crisis stage before seeking help.

Often times a third party – someone who is neutral – can offer perspective and insight to help bring about change and growth. Many relationships can grow and become healthy with a safe, compassionate, truthful and skilled counselor to guide them back on track.

Our therapists are passionate about helping clients address relationship challenges in ways that bring about health and growth. Call AFC today to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled, compassionate therapists.[/fusion_text][fusion_button link=”http://www.afccounselors.com/contact-us/” color=”green” size=”small” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”,|” gradient_hover_colors=”,|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”yes” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” modal=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ alignment=”center” class=”” id=””]Start Today![/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”solid” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”” class=”” id=”Depression”]Depression[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_4″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” style_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_4″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]How do you tell the difference between feeling sad and suffering from depression?

It’s a fair and sometimes not-so-easy question to answer. But in simplest terms, if feelings of persistent or intense sadness have brought you here, perhaps it’s time to talk with someone in a safe, truthful and nonjudgmental environment. Some studies indicate that as many as one in 10 adults have felt feelings of depression within the past year.

Depression is very real and can have debilitating impacts on your everyday life, but celebrate the first step toward feeling better about yourself and your circumstances by seeking help. Look at the following list and see if any of them seem relevant to you or your loved one. If so, you might be dealing with depression and will want to seek out help, whether from us or someone else.

• Feeling persistently sad over a period of time
• Having feelings of hopelessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
• Decreased energy and fatigue
• Changes in appetite
• Apathetic

Even though depression is treatable, many people needlessly suffer alone. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, call AFC today to schedule an appointment with a skilled, compassionate therapist. We would be honored to walk alongside of you on your healing journey.[/fusion_text][fusion_button link=”http://www.afccounselors.com/contact-us/” color=”green” size=”small” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”,|” gradient_hover_colors=”,|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”yes” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” modal=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ alignment=”center” class=”” id=””]Start Today![/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”” class=”” id=”Anxiety”]Anxiety[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_4″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” style_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_4″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]Fear can be debilitating.

Are you anxious when you face a difficult or challenging situation? Maybe you’re one of the millions of people who don’t like public speaking. But does fear keep you from performing your job or everyday tasks? If so, then likely it’s time that you speak with someone, because anxiety can be overcome and you can live a life without that overwhelming fear.

Anxiety affects children, adolescents and adults alike in our society. The level of anxiety can range from mild to severe, and often interferes with the ability to perform your daily tasks, much less to live a happier and more fulfilling life. People with anxiety can experience:

• constant worry
• disruption of social activities
• interference with family/school/other daily activities
• fatigue or difficulty sleeping
• feeling tense or irritability

Anxiety, like depression, can interrupt your ability to live happily and enjoy the simple moments of everyday life. Time with your children. Working collaboratively with a team at work. Traveling for work, or even just seeing and talking with friends while running errands. Anxiety can rob you of these times – but rest assured, it does not have to stay that way. We specialize in helping people out of the pattern of fear and anxiousness and back into a healthy rhythm.

Take a first step toward being free from anxiety and meet with one of our therapists. We can help you identify the source of your anxiety and empower you with coping strategies to alleviate your anxiety. If you are ready, call AFC to schedule an appointment.[/fusion_text][fusion_button link=”http://www.afccounselors.com/contact-us/” color=”green” size=”small” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”,|” gradient_hover_colors=”,|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”yes” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” modal=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ alignment=”center” class=”” id=””]Start Today![/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”” class=”” id=”Life_Changes”]Life Changes[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_4″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” style_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_4″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]Often we want to make changes in our lives but when it comes right down to it we don’t know how.

We find ourselves saying the same things that we’ve always said and doing the same things we’ve always done, which only results in mounting frustration. Self-help books offer some guidance but don’t address the specifics of our particular situation. Wanting to bring about change but not knowing how to do so is a great reason to meet with an AFC therapist. We are passionate about empowering you to live your best life, which often includes creating change in some way, shape, or form. Do something different – call us today.

Are you a Baby Boomer asking yourself:

• Can therapy really help me?
• I’ve lived a full life so far…now what?
• What more is there?
• How can I make the most of my remaining years?

In the midst of concerns about losing your health, losing your ability to care for yourself, and potentially running out of money, these are often hard questions to address by yourself. As many baby boomers process these questions they experience stress and even depression. Often a third party can offer perspective, support, and insight to help you navigate these unfamiliar waters. Call AFC to make an appointment.[/fusion_text][fusion_button link=”http://www.afccounselors.com/contact-us/” color=”green” size=”small” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”,|” gradient_hover_colors=”,|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”yes” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” modal=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ alignment=”center” class=”” id=””]Start Today![/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”” class=”” id=”Family”]Family[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_4″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” style_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_4″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

[/fusion_text][fusion_button link=”http://www.afccounselors.com/contact-us/” color=”green” size=”small” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”,|” gradient_hover_colors=”,|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”yes” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” modal=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ alignment=”center” class=”” id=””]Start Today![/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]