Can Therapy Help Me?

​"Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals." - The American Counseling Association

If you are on this site, you may be wondering if therapy can help you, your child or other loved one, or your family through a difficult transition.  Going through a struggle or crisis is painful enough without opening yourself up to a complete stranger!  So, before you take that step of calling or walking into an office, let's look at some of the benefits of therapy. 

A qualified counselor:

- will have a neutral, objective, outside perspective because he/she is not personally (emotionally) involved in your current situation.
- can help you identify "blind spots" or defense mechanisms that prevent you from seeing potential solutions.
- has the education and experience of helping others deal with similar issues, and can confidently and lovingly challenge you to move into a better space, personally and relationally.
- will be a non-judgmental, encouraging support for you and/or your family, and will join you in your healing journey.
- will have the knowledge and insight into issues and can help you explore options and potential outcomes while helping you uncover hidden strengths.
- can assist you in making healthier choices that lead you on the path of peace, confidence, clarity and healing.

Some benefits of counseling can be:
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- Increased peace
- Increased understanding of own self-worth
- Increased ability to set appropriate boundaries
- Greater confidence
- Better relationships
- Awareness / Insight
- Ability to manage stress
- Increased inter-relatedness and intimacy
- Reduced fear and/or anxiety
- Decrease in depressive symptoms
- Resolution of trauma or grief
- Reduced / processed anger
- Ability to assertively express needs and wants
- Desire to pursue goals
- Increased hope for the future

Adapted from the American Psychological Association and professional experience.

If you would like more information on the counseling process or would like to schedule a consultation, please call. 

530-518-1406
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