Therapy (Counseling) comes in many shapes and forms. It varies depending on the personalities of the therapist and Client, and the particular problems you may be experiencing.
As therapists, we use many different evidence-based methods that would help you address your presenting problem. Therapy calls for a very active effort on your part.
The greatest work in counseling will always be done outside of the counseling session, at which point you will get to practice the skills you and your therapist will be working on.
Therapy can have benefits and risks. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. On the other hand, therapy has also been shown to benefit people who go through it.
Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. But there are no guarantees of what you will experience.
