Individual Therapy
Individual therapy often begins when life feels heavier than it should—when anxiety won’t quiet down, depression lingers, or past experiences keep showing up in the present. At 3rd Wave Counseling, individual therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, and learn how to work with your emotions rather than fight them. Through a trauma-informed, DBT-based approach, we help clients build emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, and develop practical tools for navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions. Therapy becomes more than just talking—it becomes a place where healing happens through emotional experiencing, skill-building, and compassionate support, helping you move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a foundational part of individual therapy at 3rd Wave, helping clients learn how to slow down, notice what’s happening inside, and respond with intention rather than reaction. Instead of trying to push emotions away, mindfulness teaches you how to stay present with your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations—without judgment. This practice is especially powerful for anxiety, depression, and trauma, because it creates space between emotional triggers and automatic responses. Over time, mindfulness builds awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper sense of control, allowing healing to happen moment by moment, even in the middle of real life.
Emotion Regulation
Emotion regulation skills in individual therapy help clients understand their emotions rather than feel overwhelmed by them. At 3rd Wave, we work together to identify emotional patterns, learn what emotions are communicating, and develop practical tools to manage intense feelings without shutting down or spiraling. For individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, these skills make it possible to move through emotions with more balance and self-trust. Over time, emotion regulation supports greater stability, clearer decision-making, and the confidence to face life’s challenges with resilience instead of avoidance.
Relationships
Interpersonal effectiveness in individual therapy focuses on helping clients build healthier, more connected relationships—without losing themselves in the process. Using DBT-based skills, we explore how to communicate needs clearly, set boundaries with confidence, and navigate conflict without judgment or escalation. For those impacted by anxiety, depression, trauma, or long-standing relationship patterns, this work creates space for more honest, respectful, and meaningful connections. As clients strengthen these skills, relationships begin to feel less overwhelming and more aligned with their values and sense of self.