5 Reasons It May Be Time For Counseling
At Atlanta Wellness Collective, we value having open dialogue with our clients.
Driven by our mission to create a safe space for healing and growth, we work with you to develop an achievable plan for your goals. We often get phone calls and emails asking for consultation about whether counseling is a good fit for your situation.
Whether you are looking for growth or you’re in crisis, we are here to help. We suggest starting by requesting a personalized consult so we can learn more about your situation, what you’ve tried already in the past, and what plan will be best for moving forward.
We are able to give you referrals or recommendations to best fit your situation. For now, we’ll share some common ways to know that it may be a good time to seek counseling support.
You’ve gone through a difficult life event.
Many people seek counseling support because they have gone through a difficult season or life event. Speaking with a counselor can help you process the situation and move forward with peace. Common life events include the death of a loved one, a diagnosis, divorce or relationship ending, job loss, or addiction.
You’re going through a life transition or possibly many transitions at once.
People who are in seasons of transition and change can benefit from counseling in many ways. Common life changes may include transitioning from middle to high school, high school to college, college to the workforce, adjusting to adulthood, beginning a new career, marriage or divorce transitions, becoming a parent, parenting teens, retirement, and more.
You’re looking for self discovery, growth, or healing.
Even if you’re not facing a specific issue or crisis, many people seek counseling or coaching for life improvement and self discovery. Counseling gives you a space and opportunity to reflect on past experiences, explore your feelings and values, and feel more complete and satisfied with your life and decisions.
You’ve tried to grow or heal on your own, and you feel stuck.
Counseling provides you a safe, professional, and confidential relationship to heal from past traumas, work through mental health symptoms, and gain coping skills. Our licensed providers are qualified and educated to work with a variety of mental health disorders and symptoms. Meeting with a professional is different than meeting with a friend or family member because of the confidential nature of the relationship. Maybe you’ve tried to heal and grow on your own or through the community support of friends, but you’re feeling stuck in your journey and are looking to grow further. Counseling can be a great place to begin.
You feel like you’d like to talk with someone.
There is nothing wrong with seeking help and guidance throughout different times of your life. We explain it like an athletic trainer. If you or your child was training to make an elite sports team, there would be no hesitation to seek the help of an expert trainer. Seeking counseling help is very similar. It’s about personal growth. If you have the feeling that you’d like to talk with someone, reach out.
Here at Atlanta Wellness Collective, we want to help. To talk to someone or schedule an appointment, contact us or request an appointment today.
Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to substitute professional therapeutic advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your health concerns and before starting or stopping therapies. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct professional advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.
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