At some point in nearly everyone's lives there comes a time when they feel stuck, and frustrated that they are not able to make changes. These times are often wonderful growth opportunities in disguise. This is a normal life process, and part of what it means to be a growing, evolving person.
So, when is counseling a good idea?
Individual clients come to Lisa Huybrechts, M.A. for a variety of reasons. Often it’s because they feel bad and they have come to the limits of what they know about how to help themselves feel better. They may be struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or confusion.
Many people have bad experiences at some point in their lives that haunt them long after the actual event transpired. Lots of people come to see Lisa when they feel like they can't 'get over things' and that their lives continue to be affected by things that happened in the past.
Other times people come to therapy with Lisa because they’ve realized that they are doing things that aren’t really good for them like over-eating, under-eating, drug or alcohol use that's getting out of hand, being involved in bad relationships, or sabotaging themselves in a variety of ways.
It's a tough decision to start counseling. It can feel difficult to reach out. People tell themselves, "It will be embarassing" or "I can change things myself" or "It will be expensive." It takes courage to do something different. But the thought of weeks, months, or years of more of the same can be a powerful motivation to take a risk. Your desire for change is a healthy part of you that already exists wanting to grow.
Counseling with Lisa is a way of cultivating that hopeful, healthy part of you. By harnessing this powerful force and gaining awareness of yourself you will find the solutions that will help you to create the life you want and deserve.
When you understand yourself and what you need in order to thrive, you can begin to experiment with the behaviors that will carry you to a more positive place. Lisa will help you to expand your awareness of yourself, and can provide support as well as practical strategies.
Becoming your 'best self' is an investment, and a commitment to your own joy, worth, and growth. Congratulations to you in your search to create a happier, more fulfilling future.
Start your journey today. If you have more questions or want to see whether Lisa is the right counselor for you please call 303.861.1110 or email hello@growingself.com to schedule your free consultation.