Counseling

Counseling is crucial for survivors of trauma as it provides a supportive environment to address the lasting effects of violence and navigate the path toward healing. It offers survivors the opportunity to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and rebuild their lives. By accessing counseling services, survivors can receive the necessary support and guidance to overcome the challenges they face and ultimately regain a sense of control and empowerment.

Our counseling services are provided at no cost to both YWCA Crisis Center clients and community members recovering from traumatic experiences, ensuring that all individuals have access to the help they need on their journey to recovery. Call YWCA Enid at 580-234-7581 to speak to one of our counselors about available counseling sessions. Insurance is not required, and all sessions are kept confidential.

Individual Counseling↘

Our licensed counselors are highly trained to provide non-judgmental support while addressing concerns and offering healthy coping strategies for various issues such as:

  • Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)

  • Mental health issues (depression, anxiety, self harm)

  • Co-dependency and low self-esteem

  • Relationship problems and family trauma

  • Life transitions and other traumatic events

We offer individually tailored therapy focusing on understanding each client's unique needs and creating a personalized approach to their healing journey. This may involve:

  • Improving communication, conflict resolution skills, and emotional stability

  • Enhancing self-care and building coping strategies for individual circumstances

  • Building confidence, decision-making abilities, and setting personal growth goals

  • Creating safety plans, establishing support networks, and addressing emotional challenges

Classes & Groups↘

YWCA Enid offers group counseling/classes throughout the year. Our group/classes are confidential and require pre-enrollment and a one-on-one appointment to complete intake documentation prior to the first class. Attendance documentation or Certificate of Completion can be provided.

Class/Group topics and dates vary throughout the year. Whether you're interested in Women’s Empowerment Group, Parenting Classes, or other specialized sessions, call us today to be notified when the next class/group will be accepting new registrations. We'll also provide information on upcoming topics and dates that may be the perfect fit for you. Courses Previously Provided:

  • Woman’s Parenting Class: Following curriculum in Dr. Becky Kennedy’s book “Good Inside, A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.” this class covers practical concepts that help raise resilient and emotionally healthy kids.

  • Woman’s Path to Empowerment Group: Group for women who are currently, or have previously, experienced unhealthy relationships, and are looking for support, reflection, and connection with others in similar situations.

FAQs

  • Our counseling services are FREE to anyone who has experienced a traumatic event and is seeking support, guidance, and a safe space to heal. We offer compassionate care and professional assistance to help you navigate through your challenges and regain a sense of well-being.

  • Each counseling session typically lasts 50 minutes to an hour, this can be adjusted as needed with prior discussion. Sessions are generally offered weekly, though the frequency may vary based on the counseling type and individual needs. The number of individual sessions you can attend is not limited, allowing for ongoing support as required.

  • People attend Counseling for various reasons, from managing stress and specific diagnoses to seeking help after significant events or working through long-standing issues with a trained, objective professional. Counseling can be beneficial as it provides clients with a sense of control and tools to make positive changes in their lives.

    Counseling offers numerous benefits, including support, problem-solving skills, and coping strategies for various issues. It provides an objective perspective on problems and can boost self-confidence, improve communication skills, help develop new coping mechanisms, and manage intense emotions. The extent of these benefits depends on your commitment and readiness.

  • A counseling intake session is the initial meeting between a client and a counselor, designed to gather detailed information about the client's background, current issues, and treatment needs. During this session, the counselor reviews the client’s personal history, including past experiences and mental health concerns, and discusses goals for counseling. It also involves explaining the counseling process, office policies, and confidentiality to the client. This meeting provides an opportunity for clients to understand how counseling works, ask questions, express concerns, and meet their counselor.