a Caring Counseling Center in Boise, ID

At Creswell Counseling Center I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Trauma, and Relationship Issues in the Boise, ID area. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Because of my knowledge and experience in these approaches, I can take a highly individualized approach to each person coming to my center for help with mental health.

For Depression

Exercise
Do something new/different
Talk to a friend
Do an act of service
Make a gratitude list
Keep a schedule

For Anxiety

Practice slow, deep breathing
Exercise using the big muscles
Expose yourself to what makes you anxious
Make a list of your worries
Only worry when you have made an appointment with yourself to worry. When the time is up, do something else.

For Better Sleep

Avoid caffeine after 5pm
Avoid alcohol late a night
Exercise, but not in the late evening
Avoid TV in the bedroom
Have a consistent bedtime
Have a cool bedroom
Avoid bright lights in the bedroom
Avoid computer use one hour before bed
Practice deep breathing as you close your eyes for sleep

For Stress Relief

Exercise regularly
Breathe deeply
Talk to a friend
Take a 1 minute break and imagine you are some place wonderful
Stretch
Read a good book