Counseling Fundamentals

Yes this is very normal as you are processing information and feelings you have been holding onto. Crying is a form of healing.

It is absolutely normal and natural to cry during a counseling session. Crying is often a sign of emotional release and can be a way of expressing emotions that are difficult to put into words. While it may seem uncomfortable or embarrassing, many clients find crying cathartic and beneficial in... more

It's not just you... crying is one way our bodies attempt to heal. There could be many reasons why the tears come but there is nothing wrong or abnormal about crying in therapy. Just the opposite as many times there is a deep need to mourn or simply let the pain out, but not everyone has a good... more

Absolutely not! In fact, most people have many issues, A lot lot of the issues you are describing commonly go hand in hand ( in "therapy speak" we call it co-morbid conditions)I would venture that most of the feelings you are struggling with stem from your early trauma. You would benifit... more

It is very common for people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling. I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they "can't be helped" or that they will "be too much for their therapist." I... more

It sounds like you’ve been challenged by life many times and are still fighting some battles… It must feel exhausting… To answer you question: No! You don’t have too many issues for counseling. In fact, counseling might be exactly what you need! Your insomnia, depression and anxiety, even your... more

It is usually time to end counseling sessions when it is clear to both the client and the counselor that therapeutic goals have been reached and enough improvement has been made that the client can continue without that support. There are exceptions to this rule, but for the most part this is when... more

Counseling provides a safe environment for people to explore the beliefs about the challenges in life. The various types(modalities/techniques) of counseling serve as guides for specific individual's personal journeys.

Oh, crying in therapy is very normal! I have a stack of kleenex boxes in my office. Cry away, therapist are very used to it:) First time being in therapy is scary, but you'll soon know if you are a good match. 

Like any other relationship, the relationship with your therapist needs to be based on TRUST and good chemistry. The right therapist for you, might not necessarily be the one that gives you what you think you need from treatment. The right therapist for you might be one that, after taking enough... more