Entering counseling can sometimes be a difficult decision. A person might be struggling with many things and feel that working through them on their own is the ideal way to go. That can work out positively for many people, as we do know ourselves better than anyone else. However, what about those times that what we are doing is just not working? We keep making the same mistakes in our relationships with others or are struggling with things that we haven’t experienced before. Our friends and family can be valuable allies in this area, but have you ever thought that talking with someone who doesn’t know you, who doesn’t know your past? Having a comfortable and confidential environment, with a professional who can assist you in positive change can be the most beneficial place for making those changes in your life.
A counselor is a person to help you identify those strong areas of your personality that will help you make the changes you need and to work on the areas that might need a little fine tuning. The thing is, counseling can benefit everyone. An assumption of this is that something major has to happen, or it’s only for the “crazy” people. (A term I don’t use by the way, nor is anyone “normal”). We all have relationships in our life that cause us concern from time to time, grief, anxiety, depression, the list goes on and on. The question is, why struggle alone?
Counseling is about setting goals for yourself, working through those tough times and therefore improving your overall quality of life. It’s a fact stress can cause many problems in our physical health and instead of taking medications or jeopardizing your health, take a look at how you can improve your overall mental health.
If you’re still not sure, give me a call for a free phone consultation. Obviously if I already know you personally, I can’t enter a professional counseling relationship with you, but I do know many qualified therapists and would be happy to refer you to one of them.
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