Page 7 - MidWeek - July 14, 2021

JULY 14, 2021 MIDWEEK 7
“I anything.”
BRITT YOUNG, owner of Xplor Counseling LLC
Dedicated To Better Mental Health
can barely get out ofbed—I’mso unmotivated to do
Experts say the lack of control and unpredictabili- ty that are hallmarks of the coronavirus pandemic have exacerbated mental health symptoms that may have been previously manageable. Add to that financial stress, job losses and grief over los- ing loved ones — and those who always considered them- selves mentally stable are starting to feel wobbly at best. The latest survey from Hono- lulu Star-Advertiser reports that 80% of those surveyed reported at least one mental health symptom since the pandemic started. For those
who needed it. That’s when a waitlist, which meant you Xplor Counseling LLC, in could get an appointment its current form, was born. near your home that week, We now have more than 25 even the same day. We know
“I don’t know why I’m so scared, even to go outside. I used to be fine.”
licensed mental health clini- cians and staff, four offices across O‘ahu, and a commit- ment to serve our community when you need us, where you need us and how you need us. Our clinicians’ areas of expertise range from depres- sion, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and trauma to grief, couples, play therapy, co-parenting therapy, medication manage- ment and more.
that crises don’t wait three months — they need attention now. Alongside my outstand- ing colleagues, I can say with pride that Xplor Counseling LLC is on the frontlines of this mental health pandemic, supporting and guiding our clients toward a better life and relationships — whatev- er it takes.
“My marriage is falling apart — we’ve had too much time together, and, these days, our problems are worse than ever.”
Xplor Counseling LLC has licensed mental health clinicians and staff to serve the community. PHOTOS COURTESY XPLOR COUNSELING LLC
was a solo practice. But, with- in one year, I was on a three- month waitlist and found myself losing sleep, mortified that I couldn’t help everyone
When the phone rings at Xplor Counseling LLC, some version of these complaints are often on the other end, and they’re often accompanied by the message that help is need- ed — now.
under the age of 19, that num- ber was 90%. Yes, that’s just about everyone.
For more information, visit xplorcounseling.com, email info@xplorcounseling.com or call 808-941-9648.
When I founded Xplor Counseling LLC in 2016, it
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