Counseling Fundamentals questions and answers

Is it normal to go into therapy feeling nervous?

Psychotherapy

Certainly.

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What happens in a counseling session?

Fred Rogers

Que Sera Sera Counseling

Counselor tries to build rapport and gets the client talking. When the client talks, shares whatever they feel, counselor merely listens. A counselor's job is to bring out coping mechanism from the clients only and emphasise on the coping mechanisms,

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How does someone approach a counselor?

Fred Rogers

Que Sera Sera Counseling

Counseling is voluntary. If one feels there is a need to talk, its at that time, they approach counselor.

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Michele Ramey

MRTherapy, LLC- Because Help Is One Of A Kind

You can call, email or contact them through their website. Or if you know the location, walk in and ask for them to contact you and leave your contact information. Hopefully this helps!

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How would I know if I have the right therapist?

Fred Rogers

Que Sera Sera Counseling

If you are not able to build a rapport even after many sessions, thats when you will know that the therapist is not right for you. Also, you dont have to train the therapist regarding the treatment plan. The therapist alone cannot decide what's needed for the client without client taking the driver... more

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Kaleb Thorshov

There is no such thing as a therapist that is "right" for someone. Outside of getting a "bad" therapist who shouldn't be in the industry almost any counselor should be able to make the appropriate choices. Remember counseling is a process, you and the therapist work together for the common goal of... more

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott

EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Certified EMDR Therapist

Finding the right therapist means finding one that feels like a good fit for your needs in therapy and your personality style. The therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in therapy being successful or beneficial. When you have found a good fit, that means - you feel comfortable with... more

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Is it normal to cry at therapy?

Fred Rogers

Que Sera Sera Counseling

Absolutely Normal to cry during therapy !

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Do I have too many issues for counseling?

Emily LaFave

You're probably wondering how I can help you?

Wow, that sounds really overwhelming. No, there are never too many or too little problems for therapy. I am a big advocate for picking the most pressing issue and putting our energy towards that to cope and then when feeling better, we can move on to the next thing. We can't be solve all issues at... more

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Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott

EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Certified EMDR Therapist

No, you don't have too many issues to address in counseling. Humans are complex, and just based on the little bit of information you have shared, it sounds like you have likely experienced quite a bit of trauma in your life. When we experience traumatic events (such as sexual abuse, surviving cancer... more

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Counseling Fundamentals

Questions and Answers

Is it normal to go into therapy feeling nervous?

What happens in a counseling session?

How does someone approach a counselor?

How would I know if I have the right therapist?

Is it normal to cry at therapy?

Do I have too many issues for counseling?

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