Military spouses face a variety of unique challenges and experiences. Whether your spouse is still considered active duty or has returned to civilian life, the experiences you have as a military spouse can feel both rewarding and difficult. If you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, it may be time to try therapy for military spouses with a counselor who understands what you’re going through. Dr. Devers at Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC is an experienced therapist for active military members, veterans, and their families.
How You Can Benefit from Therapy for Military Spouses
As a military spouse, the myriad of responsibilities and complex feelings you experience can feel daunting to open up about. Finding a therapist with experience in tactical support and military counseling can help you work through these challenges. Here are a few reasons you might benefit from an experienced military counselor:
- Understands firsthand the struggles you’re facing. An experienced military counselor is familiar with the challenges and experiences you’re going through, and will never minimize your experience as a military spouse.
- Work through your feelings and learn tools for coping with your unique experiences such as solo parenting, moving locations frequently, short and long-term deployment, employment struggles, and more.
- Community and access to resources. A good military therapist can provide resources and access to the military spouse community so that you can build a healthy support system.
- Helps you prioritize your mental health. Many military spouses take on the stigma that speaking about their struggles will diminish their partner’s service. Speaking about the challenges, fears, and stressors you face as a military spouse can make you and your partner a stronger unit and help both you and your family feel proud of your life together. “Service Over Self” should not come at a sacrifice to your mental well-being.
- Confidentiality. Everything you discuss in therapy is always confidential.
Call Dr. Devers for Support Today
Finding a therapist who understands what you’re going through is possible! Dr. Gene Devers has served as a civilian volunteer TDY with a GS-15E rating, traveling internationally under military orders as an American Red Cross Debriefing Specialist during Desert Shield/Storm. He can help you start to heal and move forward into a brighter future. If you can benefit from tactical support, Dr. Devers stands ready and able to respond when you call (215) 677-3810. Fill out our online form for an appointment.
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