Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do I need Counseling?

We are not meant to handle life alone, often professional help can make the difference between being weighed down by or overwhelmed by an issue for years or overcoming and growing from it. The American Psychological Association suggests considering therapy especially if the issue interferes with daily life. For example:

  • Thinking about or coping with the issue takes up at least an hour each day
  • The issue causes embarrassment or makes you want to avoid others
  • The issue has caused your quality of life to decrease
  • The issue has negatively affected school, work, or relationships
  • You’ve made changes in your life or developed habits to cope with the issue

 

What sort of issues call for counseling?

Some examples of issues that counseling often helps with include:

  • Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Issues
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Spiritual and ritualistic abuse