OUR SERVICES

Individual Counseling
Our counselors are trained in a wide variety of approaches to individual psychotherapy. We will develop a treatment plan based on your needs and preferences. When possible, we will utilize brief psychotherapy techniques but we will persist with you until your goals are achieved. During the course of therapy, your counselor is likely to draw on various psychological approaches according, in part, to the problem that is being treated and his/her assessment of what will best benefit you. These approaches include behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, existential, system/family, developmental (adult, child, family), or psycho-educational.

Marital Enrichment
Couples face unique challenges. As divorce rates rise it becomes harder to imagine a relationships that will last. Every couple faces crises and difficult stages. The most common stresses to a relationship occur in the areas of money, intimacy and communication. Our couples counselors are prepared with skills and techniques to help your relationship weather a difficult time and grow stronger through the process. Even couples that are not in crisis can benefit from a brief series of marriage enrichment sessions which will help you to identify and capitalize on the strengths of your relationship and the qualities that drew you together in the first place.

Premarital Counseling
Marriage is one of the most important commitments most of us ever make. Even the best marriages face difficulties of many kinds. Why not give a marriage the best start possible? Premarital counseling helps a couple anticipate the areas of tension and learn or improve coping skills before the challenges even begin. Many ministers require premarital counseling for couples who want them to perform a wedding. We have counselors certified in the widely acknowledged "Prepare" model of premarital counseling. Know a couple who has recently become engaged? A course of premarital counseling makes a wonderful marriage gift.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Traditional therapies are often strengthened with adjunctive forms of treatment. Dr. Mangis is certified as an equine assisted psychotherapist. This emerging field utilizes a team of psychotherapist, horse professional, and horses to facilitate psychological healing, growth and learning for individuals, families, and groups. Participants will enjoy, first-hand, the power of experiential learning through interacting with horses in a variety of activities. EAP does not involve riding or horsemanship but, rather, utilizes metaphor, non-verbal communication, creative thinking and problem solving to foster communication, insight and change. Ask about how EAP might enhance your growth and learning.

Bereavement/Grief Counseling
Grief takes many forms and is a natural part of living with loss. Some people, though, experience complicated bereavement when their grieving process becomes "stuck" and does not reach healthy resolution. Others are so overwhelmed by a loss that they need help sorting through their feelings and moving back out into the world.

Professional Consultation
Families aren't the only sources of relationship difficulties. Businesses, churches and other organizations can struggle when members have difficulty communicating. Heartland counselors have experience assisting many groups with their communication or team building.

Christian Counseling
The staff at Heartland Counseling all share a Christian faith. Several of our counselors have training and experience in the integration of Christian spiritual formation with counseling. Since faith is an essential part of many people's lives, it makes sense to make it part of the healing process as well, when that is appropriate. (If you do not wish to explore faith issues you will not receive any pressure to discuss or share Christian faith or values with your counselor. Read more in our FAQ)