- A counselor knows what he/she is doing so they will not judge you or ridicule your thought process.
- You can be honest without concern for hurting others.
- Talk therapy is part of the process. Counselors can offer other coping skills of which you might not have thought.
- You may benefit from a few sessions or on-going for a while.
- What you have learned can help with future problems.
- Counselors can provide perspective our friends and family might not see.
Counseling is not for everyone. But it can be extremely helpful for most. Counseling gets a bad rap. The common misconception is “why do I want to tell a stranger my problems?” The truth is, a qualified stranger is a great choice for your problems.