Why See A Counselor?

Those seeking adult counseling generally come to me for one of two reasons. Some feel stuck reliving the same patterns over and again. Others have experienced a traumatic event, major life transition or significant loss. If this describes you, counseling may be a significant step in improving your situation.

Common Reasons for Seeking Adult Counseling

Here are two common scenarios for adult counseling:

Scenario 1

In many ways, you are successful – you excel at your work, do well academically and benefit people around you. But there is a part of you that doesn’t match up with the rest. You may have the same argument with different partners, feel lonely regardless of situation or ruthlessly attack yourself despite your accomplishments. This paradox can be confusing, and my hope in adult counseling is to provide you with a safe space to understand yourself more deeply and help you develop a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

Scenario 2

Or maybe life has gone fairly smoothly. You have had your share of ups and downs, and you typically handle things well. But something has happened, and you can’t quite make sense of it. It doesn’t fit with how you understand yourself or your life. The advice of friends is not enough, and you need a neutral yet compassionate counselor to help sort things out.