Benefits of Counseling

Some of the benefits people receive from counseling are:

• improved mood
• greater self-esteem
• healthier relationships
• lower stress level
• better focus
• improved confidence
• more effective communication skills
• achievement of personal goals

The degree of benefit you receive will depend on the “fit” (or match) between you and your therapist. Generally, the better the fit, the greater the benefit.

Your active participation in counseling is also important. This means being open to new ideas and trying them out between counseling sessions. I also take an active role, offering you my complete attention during sessions, and thinking about how to help you reach your goals between sessions.