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10/18/2024

05/06/2024

Since counseling is essentially a learning process, there are certain things you can do to make the process more effective for you. These include being an active participant, attending all sessions on time, and being open and honest with your counselor.

05/02/2024

One indicator that counseling for mental health is in order is the presence of dramatic mood swings. These would be moods that fall outside the range of the typical moods seen during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and stressful life events. Serious mood variances might be an indication that a person is in need of assistance.

04/29/2024

It is estimated that about 20 percent of all people in the U.S. face a mental health issue each year. However, only four out of ten of these people seek mental health services, such as counseling, according to the American Counseling Association.

04/25/2024

Mental health affects a huge majority of American families in one way or another. Remember, you are not alone or isolated. There are many ways to recover, rehabilitate and rebuild a positive life.

04/22/2024

Committing to regular counseling sessions gives you time to think and talk about the feelings you have about yourself and other people in your life. This is a chance to discuss how you do things and the part you play in situations going right or wrong for you.

04/18/2024

It’s important to remember that seeking mental health counseling doesn’t make you weak or crazy. With all of the stressors present in our modern day society, it can be smart to find someone you can talk to when things are at their toughest.

04/15/2024

Remember, even though we’re just talking, counseling can be difficult work for many patients. There will be times your issues can be difficult or even painful to discuss.

04/11/2024

There are more than 80,000 professional counselors in 48 states as well as Washington, D.C. They adhere to a strict code of ethics and confidentiality in a counseling relationship, putting the welfare of their clients before all others in their practice.

04/08/2024

While there are so many factors that may cause you to have a poor night’s sleep, chronic insomnia could be something to see a mental health counselor about. This is especially the case when you’ve already sought your doctor’s help without success.

04/04/2024

Are you tired of feeling as though your life has no purpose or meaning anymore? If it’s been so long since you experienced joy that you can no longer remember what makes you happy, it may be time to seek mental health counseling.

04/01/2024

Some signs that may indicate you should seek counseling are unhappiness or hopelessness on most days, excessive worry, and if you are feeling constantly on edge.