Mental Health

Your mental health builds the foundation supporting your ability to thrive, grow, build strong relationships, and succeed in life. That’s why it’s essential to seek help from Debra Black-Mayo, MS, LPC, CCTP, CDBT, at Mayo Counseling Center, LLC, when any issue affects your mental well-being. Debra has years of experience helping people improve their mental health and overcome challenges. If you have questions or need counseling, call the office in Chandler, Arizona, or use online booking to request an in-person or telehealth appointment today.

What is mental health?

Mental health includes the well-being of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and connections with other people. Your mental health shapes the choices you make, the direction you take in life, and how you interact with family, friends, and coworkers.

The overall state of your mental health is influenced by all the facets of your life, including your childhood and life experiences, physical health, and genetics. Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, sleep habits, alcohol or drug use, and stress also affect your mental well-being.

No matter what mental health challenges you face, Debra can help with individualized counseling that targets your unique needs.

Who needs mental health services?

Mental health services can help you navigate life challenges and the full scope of psychiatric disorders. A few examples of the challenges that improve with mental health care include:

• Grief
• Trauma (including childhood trauma)
• Anxiety and depression
• Mood disorders
• Addiction or substance abuse
• Relationship problems
• Losing a job
• Work stress and burnout
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Intimacy and sexual issues
• Emotional abuse
• Behavioral issues
• Insomnia

Talking with an experienced therapist like Debra can help any time you feel overwhelmed, like you’re stuck in life, or can’t shake negative feelings and sabotaging behaviors.

What signs indicate I need mental health services?

People often seek mental health care when they struggle with ongoing stress and anxiety. If you frequently feel stressed and anxious, or if these feelings are affecting your ability to live and enjoy life, it’s time to consider therapy at Mayo Counseling Center, LLC.

Mental health disorders cause many symptoms. These are a few of the most common signs that you may benefit from mental health services:

• Isolating yourself from friends and family
• Avoiding activities you usually enjoy
• Struggling with fatigue and low energy
• Feeling hopeless or worthless
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Abusing alcohol and/or drugs
• Experiencing mood swings
• Having unwanted and uncontrollable thoughts
• Having flashbacks or memories of trauma
• Feeling angry or acting aggressively
• Being unable to control your emotions
• Not completing tasks at home, school, or work
• Hearing voices or seeing things that aren’t real

There are two sure signs you need help stopping substance abuse: uncontrollable cravings and withdrawal symptoms when you cut back.

If you have questions or want to improve your mental health, call Mayo Counseling Center, LLC, or request an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.