Anxiety & Worry
Understand anxious thoughts and develop healthier ways to respond to worry and uncertainty.
Individual Therapy for Adults
Adult Therapy
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you're managing stress, relationship challenges, a major life change, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can give you space to understand what you're experiencing and find a healthier way forward.
Understanding Adult Therapy
What Is Adult Therapy?
Adult therapy is a collaborative process that gives you a private, supportive space to work through emotional, behavioral, relationship, and life challenges with a trained therapist.
There is no single reason someone starts therapy. Some people come because they are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, or significant stress. Others want support through a transition, help setting boundaries, or a better understanding of themselves.
At Total Life Wellness, therapy is personalized around you. Your goals, experiences, relationships, identity, and current circumstances help guide the work you do with your therapist.
Common Reasons People Reach Out
What Can Adult Therapy Help With?
Therapy can support you through a wide range of emotional, personal, relationship, and life challenges.
Depression & Low Mood
Explore what may be contributing to low mood, disconnection, or loss of motivation.
Stress & Burnout
Build strategies for managing ongoing pressure from work, family, caregiving, or everyday responsibilities.
Relationship Difficulties
Work through communication challenges, boundaries, conflict, and patterns affecting your relationships.
Grief & Loss
Find support while processing the loss of a person, relationship, role, or important part of your life.
Life Transitions
Navigate changes such as a new career, divorce, parenthood, relocation, aging, or other major transitions.
Self-Esteem
Explore self-criticism, confidence, identity, and the way you relate to yourself.
Personal Growth
Use therapy as a space for greater self-awareness, healthier patterns, and intentional change.
Therapy is not only for emergencies
You Don't Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy
Sometimes the reason to begin is simply knowing that something could be better. You may feel stuck, notice the same patterns repeating, have difficulty setting boundaries, or want healthier relationships with yourself and the people around you.
Therapy can give you room to slow down, understand what is happening, and decide what you want to change.
A Simple Process
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What to Expect From Adult Therapy
Therapy is collaborative. Your goals and needs help shape the direction of your sessions.
Start With a Conversation
Talk about what brings you to therapy, what has been happening in your life, and what you would like to be different.
Create a Plan Together
Identify meaningful goals and determine an approach that fits your needs, experiences, and priorities.
Build Skills & Make Progress
Develop insight, coping strategies, communication skills, and healthier ways of responding to challenges.
Our Approach
CBT
DBT
PERSON-CENTERED
TRAUMA-INFORMED
SOLUTION-FOCUSED
Therapy Built Around You
There isn't one therapy approach that works for everyone. Your therapist can draw from evidence-based approaches based on your goals and needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Explore connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and build more helpful patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and relationship skills.
Person-Centered Therapy
A supportive, collaborative environment centered on your experiences, values, and goals.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Understand how difficult experiences may affect emotions, relationships, behavior, and your sense of safety.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emphasize strengths, practical goals, and steps that can help create meaningful change.
Flexible Care
At Our Office
From Home
Adult Therapy That Fits Your Life
In-Person Therapy
Meet with your therapist in a welcoming setting at the Total Life Wellness office in Columbia, Illinois.
Online Therapy
Secure virtual therapy may be available for clients in Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado based on therapist licensure and availability.
Why Total Life Wellness
A Space Where You Can Be Yourself
Therapy should feel like a place where you can speak openly without feeling judged. Our care is personalized to the individual rather than forcing everyone into the same approach.
Welcoming & Inclusive
Personalized Therapy
Judgment-Free Conversations
Evidence-Based Approaches
In-Person & Virtual Options
Support for Diverse Life Experiences
Common Questions
Adult Therapy FAQs
How do I know if I should see a therapist?
You do not need to be in crisis or have a specific diagnosis to benefit from therapy. If emotions, stress, relationships, past experiences, or life changes are affecting your well-being—or you simply want support making changes—therapy may be worth exploring.
What happens during the first therapy session?
The first session is generally focused on getting to know you, understanding what brings you to therapy, discussing relevant history, and talking about what you hope to gain from the process.
How often will I need therapy?
The frequency of sessions depends on your needs, goals, availability, and the recommendations you and your therapist discuss together.
How long does therapy take?
There is no universal timeline. Some people seek support around a specific concern, while others find longer-term therapy helpful for deeper patterns, ongoing challenges, or personal growth.
Do I need a mental health diagnosis to go to therapy?
No. People seek therapy for many reasons, including stress, relationships, grief, life transitions, boundaries, self-esteem, and personal growth.
Do you offer online adult therapy?
Total Life Wellness offers virtual therapy options, subject to therapist licensure and availability, for clients located in Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado.
Local Therapy
Adult Therapy
Total Life Wellness provides in-person adult therapy from its Columbia office for adults seeking support with emotional health, relationships, life changes, stress, and personal growth.
Total Life Wellness PLLC
207 N Main St
Basement Unit 1
Columbia, IL 62236
207 N Main St
Basement Unit 1
Columbia, IL 62236
Take the Next Step
Ready to Talk With Someone?
You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. If you're considering talking with someone, we're here to help you take the next step.