Counseling/therapy is a process in which a person seeks help, through a professional relationship with a trained counselor/therapist, to address distressing symptoms or problematic behavior patterns, as well as to promote positive personal growth.It is common for participants in this process to experience reduced distress in their lives. Patients may also experience other benefits, such as an increase in coping abilities, self-awareness, insight, spiritual discernment, and relationship effectiveness.
However, personal and relational change/growth may not come easily. It is not unusual for patients to experience a temporary increase in distress as they focus on problematic areas of their lives. The process of therapy may also alter how you perceive yourself in relationship to others and how others perceive you. Although these changes may be positive and healthy, they also have the potential to create conflict in some relationships. If you experience such distress in your relationships, we encourage you to discuss these concerns with your therapist so you may receive the support you need to address issues within yourself, as well as with others.
In therapy, one may also examine spiritual relationships and one's own faith journey. As with other relationships, our spiritual relationships may change in ways that are liberating but at times possibly difficult or in some cases, painful. The therapists at Compassionate Christian Counseling are intereseted in a holistic approach to health and are prepared to address these issues with you as they arise in therapy. We may also integrate other life issues or areas such as medical, social, employment, and education into our work together.