Counseling, also referred to as therapy or psychotherapy, is meeting with a professional therapist to help resolve problem behaviors, irrational thought patterns, depression, anxiety, marital issues and a whole host of other related problems in your life. Starting counseling is a big leap to becoming a healthier version of you. It is the unfolding of who you are and the awareness of not only who you are but how you can create peace and happiness in your life. Counseling seeks to help you change the self destructive patterns and behaviors you are caught in a cycle with.
Counseling is unique for every individual and therapist apply several modalities and forms of intervention to assist you in achieving your goals. You will learn the steps to take to reach these goals. This can be done in individual counseling, family therapy, marriage counseling or in a group setting. Counseling is a private and safe place for you to explore and get honest with yourself.
In session the client learns more about who they are as well as acquires the skill set to use after the therapy process is over. Below are some of the benefits that therapy provides:
Therapy is a wonderful and useful tool to help assist people live a happy and fulfilling life. You are able to seek the solitude from the busy work life and hustle and bustle of the world to do nothing but explore yourself and better understand yourself in relation to others around you.
It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist. Always interview them and understand their approach. Read my approach to understand my belief on approaching the individual in therapy. You want a therapist that is able to challenge you and support your growth and goals. A good therapists is there to listen and help you to seek your blind spots. Those areas that you are unaware of. Give therapy a try today.
Take the time to really research they type of therapist you feel will be the right fit for you. Remember that we provide a service and that you have every right to interview us. We should earn your trust so that you feel confident and safe that you have chosen the best fit for you.