Serenity Behavioral Health Services

You may notice several signs indicating that you could benefit from medication management services.  Consider scheduling a consultation with us if you: Struggle with severe or persistent symptoms that hinder daily functioning despite therapy. Experience significant mood instability, frequent panic attacks, or psychotic symptoms. Have difficulty engaging in therapy due to overwhelming anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts. Report sleep disturbances, appetite changes, or energy fluctuations that impact well-being. Have a history of mental health conditions that typically respond well to medication, such as bipolar disorder or severe depression. Express frustration over limited progress in therapy or worsening symptoms despite treatment efforts.  Serenity Behavioral Health Services offers comprehensive medication management to support your mental and physical well-being. Our services include an initial assessment, where we conduct a thorough evaluation of your medical histor...

  Merriam-Webster defines trust as “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.” Trust is a crucial part of any relationship. It is an expectation and confidence that a certain behavior or response from another will occur. When that trust is broken our guard goes up and we shut ourselves off, which can lead to loneliness and isolation. So how can we move past our feelings of mistrust and learn to trust again? Allow time to grieve. Consider the reason why. Set boundaries. Be consistent as you move forward. Give a little and see what you get. Be patient. It is possible to rebuild trust after a betrayal. Whether it is worth it depends on the relationship and your feelings about what happened. Repairing trust takes time and communication; a therapist can help. You may find that your relationship comes out stronger than it was before.

Feeling confused by having a toxic person in your life? You are not alone. Many of us have experienced a toxic relationship at one time or another or we have had to work in a toxic environment. What is it about a toxic personality that is so difficult and exhausting to be around? Toxic people can be cruel, controlling, self-absorbed, criticizing, bullying, manipulating, and always seem to be immersed in drama. They can make a mountain out of a molehill and make you the reason for their discontent; they can turn a great day into a sour one. Creating emotional space from someone who is toxic is important. Recognize what issues are yours and what issues are theirs and don’t get drawn in. Set boundaries for yourself, decide what you will and will not tolerate and if possible, limit your time together. If you live with a toxic person, create an emotional safe space where you can get away from them and take a breather. Emotionally detach from them. In some cases,...

  Maturity is generally recognized as a combination of age and experience; however, emotional maturity is a different animal. “Emotional maturity is when you do not rely on others to fulfill your needs physically, emotionally, or spiritually,” says licensed clinical psychologist Dara Bushman, PsyD. Being emotionally mature is an important therapeutic goal and it is an important ingredient to living a happy and meaningful life. But what does being emotionally mature mean? One of the founders of the Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas, Dr. William C. Menninger, defines it as: The ability to deal constructively with reality The capacity to adapt to change A freedom from symptoms produced by tensions and anxieties The capacity to find more satisfaction in giving than receiving The capacity to relate to other people in a consistent manner with mutual satisfaction and helpfulness The capacity to direct one’s instinctive hostile energy into creative and constructive outlets The capacity to...

Most think of grief in association with a loved one who has passed. But we can also experience grief when we lose a job, when diagnosed with a life-changing illness, when our children leave home, when we lose a close relationship through divorce or separation, or when we lose a beloved pet. Grief can manifest emotionally as shock, sadness, guilt, anger, or fear and it can physically manifest as fatigue, nausea, weight loss, or insomnia. Should you seek professional help dealing with your grief? Perhaps. If grieving has negatively impacted your day-to-day living manifesting as depression, withdrawal, or alcohol/drug abuse, finding a support group or therapist is warranted. These professionals can assist you in sorting through difficult emotions and reactions. In all grieving situations, take care of yourself; there is no right or wrong way to grieve and there is no timetable for grieving.