How counseling can help:

Many of us go through life without understanding the origins of our painful feelings or troubling behaviors. These unexplained feelings and behaviors can play a part in leading to relational problems, other life disruptions, and even anxiety or depression. Often we find ourselves alone with our pain. For most people, sharing our stories with a trusted person is a healing experience.

Counselors are trained specifically to listen and understand in ways that help people become more deeply self-aware. Because of this kind of understanding, each person can begin to make sense of emotions and behavioral patterns that were previously baffling. When we understand ourselves better we can begin to see things differently and more accurately. This allows us to make healthier choices for ourselves.