Have You Tried Therapy Already?
Some people have tried counseling already and say they don’t want to try again because they felt the experience was ineffective. But, numerous factors go into having a successful counseling experience. Here are four tips to get the most out of counseling:
Have a specific goal so you can work towards meaningful change
Your counselor will work alongside you to help set attainable goals so that progress can be trackable.
Be transparent
Sessions are judgment-free and a safe space. The more open you are, the bigger the opportunity is to heal and grow.
Put in the work
Your therapist cannot do the work for you but is there to help support and encourage you. It is necessary to commit to doing the hard work of making changes and supporting healthier thinking and behaviors, even between sessions.
Give it a few sessions before you call it quits
Counseling can be a transformative process with great rewards, but you have to be patient with the process. Changes don’t happen overnight or after just one session. By following a counseling treatment plan that aligns with your problem, you can gradually make changes that add up to the life you want.
At Pivot Counseling Services, we create customized treatment plans for all clients. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
