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WHAT ARE THE COMMON REASONS THAT PEOPLE TYPICALLY SEEK COUNSELING OR THERAPY?
Many people seek counseling or therapy services when they find that they feel stuck or that their current functioning is not working for them. Common reasons that individuals seek counseling include anger management, issues associated with trauma, anxiety or depression, and relationship issues.
Common reasons that couples seek marriage counseling or coupes counseling include betrayal, affair recovery, issues with communication, trust or conflict resolution. Others come in an attempt to grow a deep, more intimate and connected relationship.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO COME TO COUNSELING?
Many people feel nervous the first time that they come to counseling. You can expect to come and spend time talking about what do brings you in for services. Counseling sessions typically last for 50 minutes and in the first session we will go over paperwork and spend the session clarifying what you want and setting goals for how to achieve the outcome that you desire.
Most people report that after the initial counseling session they feel a sense of relief and that the anxiety associated with the initial session is no longer present for future appointments.
HOW CAN I TELL IF I NEED COUNSELING?
The majority of people can benefit from counseling services from time to time. Common counseling types include counseling for anger management, counseling for anxiety and depression, counseling for relationship issues, counseling for affairs and counseling for communication issues. If you are uncertain of whether it is the right time for you to seek services, I encourage you to set up a free 15 minute phone consultation. I can talk with you about what is happening and see if counseling or therapy may be a good fit for you at this time.
HOW DO I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT?
There are several ways to set up an appointment for counseling services. You may use the "Book Online" option available throughout the pages of my website. You may call me directly at 360-719-0957 and I can help you set up an appointment. You can also email me at jasmine@healedheartscounseling.com and I can help you set up an appointment that way as well.
HOW MANY TIMES DO I NEED TO COME TO GET RESULTS?
The answer to this question varies depending on your reasons for seeking services, your goals and your level of functioning. Research suggests that those who attend sessions regularly, typically weekly sessions at first, tend to have the best results. Research suggest that significant relief can be found in 8-12 sessions.