Counseling FAQ'S

What kinds of things do people seek help for?

People seek counseling for a variety of reasons including feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, worried, sad, or angry.  People also seek out counseling to help change behaviors that are troubling them including addictive or disordered behaviors or behaviors that affect their relationships at home or at work.  Some people initiate counseling even when everything is going well in their life, but feel empty or unhappy on the inside.

How does counseling help?

Counseling can help people experience new insights into their situations, clearer thinking, increased energy, better understanding of their feelings and needs, release of troubling emotions that have held them back or been confusing, and a greater sense of wholeness and peace within themselves.  Therapy is a process, and a working partnership develops between client and therapist.  Clients should feel comfortable with their therapist and be able to ask about whatever is on their mind regarding the process.