Welcome
Strengthen Your Relationship Today with Sandra Farrell MS,CADC
Couples and Marriage Counseling to help you build stronger, happier relationships.
About Counseling For Today's Issues
A Little About Me
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
COUNSELING FOR TODAY'S ISSUES is a privately owned counseling practice and is centrally located on Cape Cod in the town of West Yarmouth MA. Ms. Farrell is the director of CFTI and has over 30 years of experience in the mental health services field.
Ms. Farrell is a Masters level clinician and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction co
COUNSELING FOR TODAY'S ISSUES is a privately owned counseling practice and is centrally located on Cape Cod in the town of West Yarmouth MA. Ms. Farrell is the director of CFTI and has over 30 years of experience in the mental health services field.
Ms. Farrell is a Masters level clinician and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction counselor treating a full spectrum of mental health issues and diagnoses. She offers confidential in-office consultations and counseling.
Sandra is accepting new clients and can usually schedule an appointment within 36 hours and the rates are very reasonable. Evening appointments are available. The initial phone consultation is free
View Sandra Farrell profile at Psychology Today
Are you looking to improve your relationships, but don't know how ? People often come to couples therapy without the benefit of knowing what a healthy relationship really is. They don't know how to express anger, sadness and disappointment without attacking their partner or trying to extract guilt.
Couples therapy becomes the place to untangle all the things that you might have been told were acts of love, but were in fact acts of criticism, judgment, harshness, coldness or self-preservation. It is the place to learn healthy love. Couples can learn real skills to improve their communication, build trust, increase intimacy, and generally sustain a strong and loving relationship
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
- Do you know that you are more anxious or depressed than most people?
- Do you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs, but can't talk about it?
- Have you felt hopeless to cope with your particular symptoms of anxiety or depression?
- Have you tried, unsuccessfully, to share how you feel with friends, a partner or family?
- Has telling ot
- Do you know that you are more anxious or depressed than most people?
- Do you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs, but can't talk about it?
- Have you felt hopeless to cope with your particular symptoms of anxiety or depression?
- Have you tried, unsuccessfully, to share how you feel with friends, a partner or family?
- Has telling others helped you to get relief long-term or only for a short while?
- Do others care, but get tired of hearing about your symptoms and painful feelings?
- Do you feel scared and alone in your situation?
- Do you believe counseling can be effective? But not for you?
- Have you ever connected well with a counselor?
- They all have different styles of working with clients. If you don't connect, go to another counselor.
- Are you open to working with a professional and learn to effectively deal with your pain?
- Do you want to eliminate or reduce stress and your hopeless feelings?
- Do you want to be able to recognize the triggers that are related to your anxiety, depression and/or substance abuse?
My Approach
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Attention You Deserve
Offering a comfortable Private Relaxed Setting with Complete Confidentiality to my clients
1. The therapy services offered meet the client's immediate and long-term needs.
2. Confidentiality is assured - clients have their own entrance and private parking. Counseling is by appointment only. Evenings are available.
3. Couples counseling m
Offering a comfortable Private Relaxed Setting with Complete Confidentiality to my clients
1. The therapy services offered meet the client's immediate and long-term needs.
2. Confidentiality is assured - clients have their own entrance and private parking. Counseling is by appointment only. Evenings are available.
3. Couples counseling may be short-term, solution-focused or long-term.
4. It is possible for clients and their counselor to develop treatment plans with the opportunity to involve others in their therapy.
5. Clients remain with the same counselor throughout treatment.
6. NO INSURANCE IS ACCEPTED This is very important so ask me why ? However I do offer my services on a sliding scale . Don't sacrifice your well being because of insurance reasons or hold off because of money. I know Counseling Works!
1 hour sessions are $125.00
Attention You Deserve
Change Your Thinking To Change Your Behaviors
Attention You Deserve
The Web is Overloaded with articles describing anxiety, depression, addictions and substance abuse. It tells you what the symptoms are, how they effect people, how they originated, etc.. It doesn't usually help the individual to personally deal with these disabling disorders. Anxiety, depression and addictions often ruin lives, and unfort
The Web is Overloaded with articles describing anxiety, depression, addictions and substance abuse. It tells you what the symptoms are, how they effect people, how they originated, etc.. It doesn't usually help the individual to personally deal with these disabling disorders. Anxiety, depression and addictions often ruin lives, and unfortunately, can end up killing a victim.
You already know what your symptoms are. You are painfully aware of how they affect your emotions and your life. You want to deal with them and get answers and treatment for your particular problems. Anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse and drug addiction is experienced differently for each individual. You are entitled to receive treatment just for you. Individualized Counseling works.
Call Sandra Farrell, MS, CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (508) 873 2132
Get the attention you deserve with confidential, individually focused extensive one-on-one counseling and therapy for Individuals and couples in relationships that seek counseling.
Change Your Thinking To Change Your Behaviors
Change Your Thinking To Change Your Behaviors
Change Your Thinking To Change Your Behaviors
Change means having goals and knowing how to reach those goals.
Understand how individuals set goals. Someone else can not set your goals for you. Successful goals need to reflect your new way of thinking.
New behaviors will follow.
One of the most successful ways to develop goals is to make them BEHAVIORAL. This identifies them clearly a
Change means having goals and knowing how to reach those goals.
Understand how individuals set goals. Someone else can not set your goals for you. Successful goals need to reflect your new way of thinking.
New behaviors will follow.
One of the most successful ways to develop goals is to make them BEHAVIORAL. This identifies them clearly and gives you a specific place to start.
Break the goals down to be as specific as possible.
Goals are most helpful when set in a positive direction. Not just the removal of something negative. Behaviors should be seen and structured as something positive.
Strive towards a counter conditioning approach. Set a positive goal that is incompatible with a negative behavior or the problem itself.
Identify and talk about a successful experience you have had due to developing a clear goal. Then build more ideas on that.
Go SLOW! Take the ‘first step, Then take the ‘second step, Then take a ‘third step, Short-range goals are good beginnings. Intermediate goals will follow and that will lead into long range goals.
"First Things First”. Take the most urgent problem first. Look at your situation. Assess your situation and begin to develop steps to rectify your problem. Understand how your thinking needs to change..
Be alert! Avoid situations that could be potential problems.
Identify problems early.
Build in a feedback mechanism. (Whom do you trust to share your ideas with?)
Addiction Counselor
Change Your Thinking To Change Your Behaviors
Change Your Thinking To Change Your Behaviors
Sandra is a compassionate and knowledgeable counselor. She was awarded the Lora Roe Memorial Addiction Counselor of the year award at the 2016 Annual NAADAC Convention . This National award is presented by NAADAC to an counselor who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of addiction counseling.
NAADAC is the Asso
Sandra is a compassionate and knowledgeable counselor. She was awarded the Lora Roe Memorial Addiction Counselor of the year award at the 2016 Annual NAADAC Convention . This National award is presented by NAADAC to an counselor who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of addiction counseling.
NAADAC is the Association for Addiction Professionals, it represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors.
That same year Sandra was also awarded the Massachusetts Counselor of the Year award.
Ms. Farrell is the director of CFTI and has over 30 years of experience in the mental health services field.
Sandra gives encouragement and positive feedback. The rewards of a sober and straight lifestyle are significant. I know because I have been in recovery for over 40 years now!
Marriage Counseling
Alcohol Counseling
Marriage Counseling
A marriage counselor plays a crucial role in helping couples navigate challenges and improve their relationship. Here are several ways in which Sandra can assist couples:
Communication Improvement:
- Facilitating Open Dialogue: A counselor creates a safe and structured environment for couples to express their thoughts and feelings openly
A marriage counselor plays a crucial role in helping couples navigate challenges and improve their relationship. Here are several ways in which Sandra can assist couples:
Communication Improvement:
- Facilitating Open Dialogue: A counselor creates a safe and structured environment for couples to express their thoughts and feelings openly. They help improve communication patterns, ensuring that each partner feels heard and understood.
- Teaching Effective Communication Skills: Counselors can provide tools and techniques to enhance communication, such as active listening, assertiveness, and non-defensive communication.
Conflict Resolution:
- Identifying Underlying Issues: Marriage counselors help couples identify the root causes of conflicts and address underlying issues rather than just addressing surface-level disagreements.
- Teaching Conflict Resolution Strategies: Counselors can teach couples how to manage and resolve conflicts constructively, fostering compromise and understanding.
Building Empathy and Understanding:
- Promoting Empathy: A counselor helps couples develop empathy for each other, encouraging them to see situations from their partner's perspective.
- Enhancing Understanding: By exploring each partner's needs, desires, and fears, the counselor helps build a deeper understanding between spouses.
Rebuilding Trust:
- Addressing Betrayal or Infidelity: If trust has been broken, a marriage counselor assists in the process of rebuilding trust by addressing the issues that led to the betrayal and facilitating honest communication.
- Establishing Transparency: Counselors may guide couples in creating transparent communication and accountability to rebuild trust over time.
Setting Realistic Expectations:
- Managing Expectations: Counselors help couples set realistic expectations for their relationship, addressing any unrealistic beliefs that may be contributing to dissatisfaction.
- Goal Setting: Collaboratively, the counselor and the couple can establish realistic goals for the relationship and work towards achieving them.
Enhancing Intimacy and Connection:
- Encouraging Emotional Intimacy: Counselors guide couples in reconnecting emotionally, fostering a sense of closeness and intimacy.
- Addressing Intimacy Issues: Whether physical or emotional, a marriage counselor helps couples explore and address issues related to intimacy.
Strengthening Commitment:
- Reinforcing Commitment: Counselors work with couples to reinforce their commitment to the relationship, exploring ways to deepen their connection and commitment to each other.
- Providing Tools for Long-Term Success: Marriage counselors equip couples with tools and strategies to continue strengthening their relationship outside of therapy.
Navigating Life Transitions:
- Supporting During Life Changes: Marriage counselors assist couples in navigating significant life transitions, such as job changes, relocation, parenthood, or the empty nest phase.
Counseling as Prevention:
- Offering Pre-Marital Counseling: Some couples seek counseling before marriage to address potential issues and establish a strong foundation for their relationship.
In essence, a marriage counselor serves as a guide and facilitator, helping couples understand, communicate, and navigate the complexities of their relationship. The goal is to promote a healthier, more satisfying partnership.
Thoughts for 2024
Alcohol Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Heading into 2024: A Fresh Start for Your Marriage!
As we approach the dawn of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the journey of your marriage and embrace the opportunity for a fresh start. The turning of the calendar signifies not just the passing of time but a chance for renewal, growth, and a reinvigorated commitment to th
Heading into 2024: A Fresh Start for Your Marriage!
As we approach the dawn of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the journey of your marriage and embrace the opportunity for a fresh start. The turning of the calendar signifies not just the passing of time but a chance for renewal, growth, and a reinvigorated commitment to the one you love. If you and your partner have been navigating rough waters, fear not – the upcoming year holds the promise of a revitalized, stronger relationship. Here's why and how you can make 2024 the year your marriage thrives:
1. Embrace Positive Change:
The new year is like a blank canvas waiting for vibrant strokes of positive change. Together with your partner, commit to fostering a more positive and nurturing environment. Small, intentional actions can make a significant difference – from expressing gratitude to simply spending quality time together.
2. Set Realistic Goals:
Rather than focusing on the enormity of fixing everything at once, set achievable goals for your relationship. Whether it's improving communication, reigniting intimacy, or sharing responsibilities, breaking down your aspirations into manageable steps can make the journey feel less daunting.
3. Prioritize Communication:
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful marriage. Make a pact with your partner to create a space where open, honest, and non-judgmental conversations can flourish. Listen actively, express your feelings, and be receptive to your partner's needs and concerns.
4. Rediscover Romance:
Inject a dose of romance into your marriage by planning regular date nights or surprise gestures. It could be as simple as a handwritten note expressing your love or as elaborate as planning a weekend getaway. The key is to prioritize and celebrate your connection.
5. Seek Professional Support:
If you find that the challenges in your marriage are persisting, consider seeking the guidance of a professional marriage counselor. Trained therapists can offer valuable insights, teach effective communication strategies, and provide a neutral space for both partners to express their feelings.
6. Cultivate Gratitude:
As you embark on this journey together, make it a habit to express gratitude for the positive aspects of your relationship. Focusing on the strengths and joys you share can create a more optimistic and appreciative mindset.
7. Learn and Grow Together:
Marriage is a journey of continuous learning and growth. Make a commitment to learn more about each other, explore shared hobbies, or take up new challenges together. A sense of shared purpose can strengthen your bond.
8. Celebrate Milestones:
Acknowledge and celebrate the progress you make along the way. Whether it's a month of improved communication or successfully navigating a challenging situation together, every step forward is a reason to celebrate and reinforce your commitment.
9. Focus on Self-Care:
Remember that a healthy marriage starts with healthy individuals. Encourage each other to prioritize self-care – physically, mentally, and emotionally. When both partners are thriving individually, the marriage is likely to benefit.
10. Reflect and Appreciate:
As 2024 unfolds, take moments to reflect on your shared journey. Appreciate the growth you've experienced, the challenges you've overcome, and the love that has endured. Each day is an opportunity to build upon the foundation of your shared history.
In the spirit of new beginnings, let 2024 be the year you and your partner rejuvenate, rekindle, and reinforce the love that brought you together. Your marriage is a dynamic and evolving journey, and with dedication and optimism, the upcoming year holds the potential for a beautiful chapter in your shared story. Cheers to a happy and thriving marriage in 2024!
Alcohol Counseling
Alcohol Counseling
Alcohol Counseling
An alcohol counselor can provide valuable support and assistance to individuals struggling with alcohol-related issues. Here's how Sandra can help someone:
Assessment and Evaluation:
- Conducting a thorough assessment to understand the individual's drinking patterns, history, and the impact of alcohol on various aspects of their life.
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An alcohol counselor can provide valuable support and assistance to individuals struggling with alcohol-related issues. Here's how Sandra can help someone:
Assessment and Evaluation:
- Conducting a thorough assessment to understand the individual's drinking patterns, history, and the impact of alcohol on various aspects of their life.
- Identifying any underlying factors contributing to the alcohol use, such as stress, trauma, or mental health issues.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning:
- Diagnosing the severity of alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on established criteria.
- Collaboratively developing an individualized treatment plan that addresses the person's unique needs, challenges, and goals.
Education and Awareness:
- Providing information about the physical, psychological, and social consequences of alcohol abuse.
- Increasing awareness about the nature of addiction, helping the individual understand the factors that contribute to dependency.
Counseling and Therapy:
- Conducting one-on-one counseling sessions to explore the root causes of alcohol abuse, addressing emotional and psychological factors.
- Utilizing evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), to promote behavioral change and coping skills.
Group Therapy:
- Facilitating group therapy sessions to create a supportive environment where individuals can share their experiences, learn from others, and receive peer support.
- Fostering a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation often associated with alcohol-related issues.
Behavioral Interventions:
- Implementing behavioral interventions to modify drinking behavior and promote healthier habits.
- Helping individuals develop coping strategies for managing stress, triggers, and cravings without resorting to alcohol.
Family Involvement:
- Involving family members in the treatment process to enhance support systems.
- Educating family members about addiction and providing guidance on how they can contribute to the individual's recovery.
Relapse Prevention:
- Identifying triggers and high-risk situations that may lead to relapse.
- Teaching effective strategies for preventing relapse and managing setbacks in the recovery journey.
Referrals and Coordination:
- Connecting individuals with additional resources, such as medical professionals, support groups, or psychiatric services, to address holistic treatment needs.
- Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
Monitoring Progress:
- Regularly assessing the individual's progress and adjusting the treatment plan as needed.
- Providing ongoing support and encouragement, recognizing achievements in the recovery process.
Advocacy:
- Advocating for the individual's needs, whether within the healthcare system, workplace, or legal context.
- Helping individuals navigate external challenges that may hinder their recovery.
Crisis Intervention:
- Providing immediate support during crises or emergencies related to alcohol use.
- Assisting individuals in developing crisis management plans to cope with challenging situations.
Overall, an alcohol counselor serves as a guide and supporter, helping individuals overcome the challenges of alcohol misuse, fostering positive change, and promoting long-term recovery.