Why Seek Counseling?

Reasons to utilize counseling...

Throughout human history, we have been faced with life events or stresses that result in physical, emotional and mental reactions. Today's society also presents some unique stresses.

Some of these life events and stresses are:

Marital conflict Relationship issues Death, loss, and grief Divorce and separation Job loss Worry about world events Abuse				Financial concerns Parenting Illness or surgery Spiritual questions Search for meaning Personal growth Trauma

Feeling overwhelmed by these events, we may experience some of the following physical, emotional and mental symptoms:

Depressed mood
Worry, anxiety and fear
Change in sleep
Loss of motivation
Change in eating habits

Withdrawal from others
Irritability, frustration, and anger
Abuse of alcohol and drugs
Panic and fear
Sexual problems

If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, counseling could be of help. Counseling is one of the tools at your disposal to help alleviate your pain. By working with the therapists, (Tripp, Nicole and Gwen) you can address your stresses and symptoms to reclaim a sense of control and balance in your life.

We would help you achieve this change by:

Evaluating your present situation
Defining your goals
Finding ways to achieve these goals
Evaluating your progress along the way