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Morgan Mental Health Care
Mental Health Care in Treasure Valley & Surrounding Areas
Morgan Mental Health Care
Therapeutic Process » Decision Phase
- Evaluation of Goal Completion
- Skills and strategies assessment
- Continue or end therapy
The ultimate goal of therapy is closure. The goal is to help a person understand the way their brain works, and equip them with a model of thought that will help them to make lasting improvements.
When a person is ready to leave therapy, remember that the door doesn’t have to remain closed. A check-in appointment can always be scheduled at a later time or resume therapy if wanted or needed.
Length of Counseling/Therapy
How long a person is in therapy depends on a wide variety of factors, such as the type and severity of the problem, treatment methods and goals as well as the person’s efforts. Some people start counseling/therapy to help with a particularly difficult mental health crisis such as a developmental or life situational crisis, and then stop once that obstacle has been overcome.
Others begin therapy to face a traumatic mental health crisis as a result of abuse, a tragic event or other stressful factors creating a significant emotional shock and remain in therapy longer before reaching their goals. Persons suffering from a clinical mental health crisis, more commonly known as a mental disorder or illness, may require ongoing treatment for a longer duration while a mental health care plan and possibly medication management has proven effective.
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Moving Beyond Therapy
For many people, there comes an endpoint to their therapeutic journey. A person may reach a point where they feel like their life is easier, thanks to the skills and strategies they have learned from their therapy. Ideally, a person will end their time in therapy when all of their goals have been met.
Many people return to therapy throughout their lives, as life events bring new challenges. Ideally, the decision to end is one that’s initiated by the person and mutually agreed upon by the person and their therapist. Ending consciously and with intention can be a very powerful and emotional experience, as ending therapy is actually ending a very important relationship.
Managing the Post-Therapy Transition
Once you and your therapist agree on termination, the term for ending a course of therapy, you’ll set the date of your last session and gradually reduce the number of times you meet until then. It may be a good idea to set up a follow-up visit a month or so after ending therapy to chat about how things are going and confirm the application of learned skills and strategies.
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During this phase a person will explore their thoughts and feelings as the counselor/therapist helps foster awareness, facilitate insights and works on building the therapeutic relationship. Focusing on behavior change, rehearsal and decision making, the counselor/therapist will work with the person to develop new skills and strategies, while guiding goal setting, modification and evaluation of the process.
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At Morgan Mental Health, we take great pride in the satisfaction of our clients as we strive to deliver premium mental, primary, and integrative health services throughout Treasure Valley, Idaho. Our team deeply cares about supporting our clients’ personal growth and wellness through positive life changes that will ultimately lead to greater peace, happiness, and fulfillment in both their lives and relationships.
Located in two convenient cities, Boise and Meridian, our offices are designed to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment where you can feel safe to express your thoughts and emotions freely. We believe in the importance of not only treating specific health conditions but fostering a sense of overall wellness and balance in all areas of life. It is our honor to serve you, and we look forward to being an integral part of your health and wellness journey.
Quality Services
- Individual Counseling & Therapy
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Premarital Counseling
- Relationship Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Counseling for Offenders
- Coaching
- Medication Management
- Telehealth
Concerns Treated
- Anxiety disorders
- Behavioral & emotional disorders in children
- Bipolar affective disorder
- Depression
- Dissociation & dissociative disorders
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia