The counseling relationship Therapy is a conversation, but it is also a relationship. We reflect together, and work to resolve the concern you bring, and to nurture your personal growth. The success of counseling depends upon trust. When that is present, you can feel comfortable sharing, and questioning assumptions you may have lived with for a long time. It is my job as your counselor to create an atmosphere of acceptance, in which you are confident that you are being listened to, with genuine concern and without judgment. Providing this careful, professional attention is my commitment to you.
What we might talk about
Therapy can address many life concerns: a disappointment in love, a setback at work or school, a strained relationship, an unwelcome surprise. It can address the aftermath of a hurricane or an accident, when one's world is suddenly turned upside down. Therapy is a form of consultation that resourceful, independent people often appreciate. It can bring clarity to a vague sense that something is wrong, and sort out what in your life presents a barrier to personal fulfillment. Therapy is a place to explore the possibilities. Therapy is beneficial to human growth, at important, life-changing moments, and reaching out at such times makes a great deal of sense. To put it plainly, you don't have to be nuts to benefit from therapy. If you have unwelcome stress, you have sufficient reason to give it a try.
Depression and anxiety are common human experiences; we learn from them, and yet they can become a burden. They are normal, and yet that doesn't mean they belong in your life indefinitely. If you experience sadness, fear or hurt that becomes intrusive and disrupts your productive activities or your sleep, you may want to consider therapy as a resource. The goal of therapy is to help you get relief from distress, to address its source, and to find your own hidden strengths.
The counseling relationship