Personal Counseling
A little help beyond your friends
Do you ever feel as though you just need someone to talk to when things are stressful or during times of significant change?
You may be the strength and support others rely on. Maybe friends and family call on you when they need someone to talk with in their time of need. You are the “go-to” person for everyone else, but where can you lean when you need a shoulder?
It’s your norm to put on a happy face, so that you don’t “burden” others with your problems.
You’re always doing for everyone else, but you are likely neglecting your own needs.
Do people seem to take advantage of your kindness?
There is nothing wrong with helping others, and it does feel better to give than receive; but what if you’re giving to the point that it affects your well-being?
Trust me. We’ve all been there.
Your friends can be a wonderful support system, and your family can be attentive. But, it can be extremely beneficial to have someone who is objective and has the experience and knowledge to help you through a difficult period – and with whom you feel comfortable.
What exactly is personal counseling?
Personal counseling involves meeting one-on-one with a trusted professional in a secure area, where you can talk about areas of your life with which you may be struggling or areas you may want to improve. Basically, you may be seeking confirmation about whether what you are feeling is normal.
Personal counseling can encompass all areas of your life; but, specifically, I can help you with several different areas.
Work stress
Harmful emotional and physical responses that occur when your job requirements may outweigh your capabilities, resources, or needs.
For more information about work stress and how to manage it, please visit my page on work stress.
Misperceptions
How we are perceived is of utmost importance to our roles and relationships at work and home.
The image we set before co-workers, friends, and family is determined early on; and it’s important to know that the way we are perceived may not be congruent with who we really are.
Learn how others perceive you and how you perceive yourself by visiting my misperceptions page.
Sabotaging behaviors
When it creates problems in daily life and interferes with long-standing goals, behavior is said to be self-sabotaging.
Among the most common self-sabotaging behaviors are procrastination, self-medication with drugs or alcohol, or comfort eating.
What are you saying inside your head? Learn more sabotaging behaviors.
Work-life balance
Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment.
Maintaining a work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace.
You can learn how to have a better work-life balance by visiting my work-life balance page.
Self-development
Taking steps to better yourself, such as by learning new skills or overcoming bad habits, is an important goal.
Learn more about self-development and why it’s important by visiting my self-development page.
Grief counseling
Grief can occur from any loss, and overcoming grief is a process that should not be done alone. Please visit my grief counseling page.
Do you want to talk?
Contact me today by calling (856) 506-5159 for more details.