There are two primary types of motivation that drive people to change. External motivators refer to things outside yourself that influence change and are based on what other people think. Fear of getting fired or impressing your partner are examples of external motivators. Internal motivators come from within and are not based on other people.  Once you have made the decision that you want to change, you next have to find someone you can trust that can help provide healthy and constructive ways to meet the stresses of life.

Jupiter Counseling offers a variety of mental health counseling services. We offer Individual, Family, Substance Abuse and Group Counseling. We have offices in Jupiter and Stuart to better serve you.  If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 561-575-2020

It is common that one condition tends to influence their path into the next condition. Often times a person will use drugs or alcohol to alleviate their symptoms related to depression and anxiety. there are a lot of theories about how these co-occurring conditions arise and how they can be treated. Some theorists believe that the use of the substances actually creates and causes the mental disorders. Many social scientists focus on factors such as family dynamics, poverty, life experiences and cultural influences that lead to psychiatric and addiction issues.

It is very important to receive a comprehensive assessment to determine what type of treatment would best assist you. If it’s determined that dual-diagnosis is assessed it is important that both conditions are treated simultaneously for the best outcome. There are many dual-diagnosis specialists that specialize in treating individuals that suffer from addiction as well as mental health and mood disorders.

Please feel free to contact us at 561-575-2020 if you have any questions

Please bring your drivers license, or other photo ID, with you along with your insurance card so that we can process that information into our system. Please feel free to contact your insurance company if you have any questions regarding your benefits.

Any co-payments or deductibles are due at the time of service. We are willing to set up a payment schedule for our clients if that is necessary. Please make arrangements with us prior to services being rendered.

In case you are a minor or an adult under guardianship, a parent or legal guardian must be present during the first appointment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.

The Intensive Outpatient Program at Jupiter Counseling offers clinical, medical, emotional and peer support to improve your chance of success. Our program allows you to slowly integrate back into work and home life while providing the support you need to maintain sobriety. This experience is important in the step-down process of recovery. You can start rebuilding your life and establishing relationships while managing personal responsibilities.

We offer outpatient and intensive outpatient counseling. We provide substance abuse and mental health assessments as well to determine which path would best serve your needs. We Can also help provide assistance in receiving medications from a qualified psychiatrist who is knowledgeable about your mental health needs. Our team of specialists will provide you with all the support and tools necessary to being living a happy and useful life.

We believe in meeting the client where they are at and building treatment plans that are important to them. Please give us a call if you are interested in learning more about our services.

Clinical depression is typically classified as into different types. Major depression is characterized by a constant state of hopelessness and everyday activities can seem impossible. Dysthymia, or mild chronic depression is less severe and typically occurs for a shorter period of time. Insomnia, restlessness and sadness are common and approximately 1.5% of Americans suffer from chronic depression. Manic-depression or bipolar disorder is typically characterized by major mood swings. the manic phases often have grandiose delusions, sleeplessness, paranoia and altered perceptions of reality and elation. This is off set by swings into major depression. These shifts can occur very quickly or over a period of time. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or winter depression affects individuals during the year and generally falls during the winter time, which is characterized by cloudy, cold days with low amounts of sun light.

Diagnosing and treating depression is a major step towards living a happy life. You can visit us at jupitercounseling.com to learn more about our programs and how they could help you.

We use cognitive behavioral therapy to help the client learn how to deal with triggers and stressors that come up in early recovery. Family therapy is also highly recommended due to the fact that addiction and alcoholism is a family disease, and it is important for the loved ones to take care of themselves, whether the addict gets well or not.

Because addiction is not created overnight it takes a lot of time and effort by the addict, the family and their support network to recover. It is important to mention that recovery is not a simple straight line, and is typically marked by periods of moving forward followed by periods of moving backwards.

The most important thing to do is to find a facility that specializes in, and is familiar with the addiction that you are fighting. Often times the addict is addicted to several  drugs at the same time and detox from each substance presents unique problems in the withdrawl process.

Inpatient detox centers provide the most structured program, offering 24 hour medical supervision. This option should always be used when there are questions about the quantity and duration of the addict’s use, particuarly when it comes to alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawls.

Oten times the addict can receive detox while maintaining their status in the community if they have the right structures in place. There are medical and drug therapies that can be used promote success with the client’s recovery. 12-Step programs, Intensive outpatient counseling and a support network can often allow the greatest chance for success for the client because it allows them to be maintain their responsiblities while receiving help.

There are many different signs of alcohol abuse that the abuser may not see, but friends and family may see very clearly. Getting one to seek help can be very difficult, however when one does, they can begin to see how detrimental alcohol abuse can be on both personal and work life.

If you know someone that is abusing alcohol, talk to them about seeking help. Contact a professional to help you understand how to help them, help themselves.