Some situations in life can cause a person to experience physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental health changes. When it becomes too much to bear—and even before that point—it can be beneficial to go to personal counseling.
Knowing that therapy can be good for you, you may tell yourself that you’ll feel great when you leave sessions with a licensed therapist. You may expect to leave feeling happier and more positive. And in many cases, people do feel this way after spending time with their therapist. But not always. This is why it’s so important to care for yourself after your personal counseling session. Therapy is an empowering experience but also a learning experience that requires hard work. That requires acknowledging painful memories and feelings tucked away in the corners of the mind and heart.
What Happens in Personal Counseling?
No two individuals, couples, or families experience therapy the same. Ultimately, your therapy experience depends on what you need. For some, personal counseling is temporary for learning to navigate a distressing life event. Others may go to therapy for years to meet different mental and emotional needs in their lifetime. Some clients’ psychotherapy goals may be identifying problematic thought patterns and adopting healthier ones. Others may hope to improve their interpersonal skills.
