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Counseling for Families, Couples and Individuals

People of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can develop a mental illness at some point in their lives. It is estimated that approximately 5 to 9 percent of all individuals suffer from serious mental health problems.

With the support of a qualified therapist; friends, family and people with even the most severe mental health disorders many times recover and live satisfying, meaningful lives. Furthermore, the consequences of untreated mental illness can be quite serious such as homelessness, stress, incarceration, addictions, broken relationships, or even suicide.

The term 'addiction' was previously applied to chemicals such as alcohol, drugs, or nicotine. With recent research on the brainand its processes, we now understand that many behaviors can become as chemically addictive as a substance. Gambling, food, work, etc. can be such addictions.

Finding the key to your future is possible with the proper guidance and support.

Stress and anxiety can lead to numerous health issues both mentally and physically. Most adults are now concerned with the amount of stress in their lives. People experiencing stress are more likely to report hypertension, anxiety, depression or obesity. We are reacting to both work and family stress by engaging in unhealthy behaviors such as comfort eating, making poor diet choices, becoming inactive, smoking, excessive drinking (alcohol) and drugs (both prescription and illegal).

Stress can easily turn into distress or chronic tension when stressors are unrelieved and ongoing. Unrelieved chronic stress can lead to a host of undesirable effects, such as:

It also takes a physical toll, and can weaken your immune system, cause damage to memory cells, as well as increase risk of headaches including migraines, digestive disorders, high blood pressure and chronic anxiety. Basically stress can control your life! 70% of disease is caused by stress in both the body and mind! It is for this reason that Mr. Olean also works with other practitioners such as Pittsburgh Nutritionist, Dr. Conan Shaw.

Let your transformation begin.