Counseling and therapy is a mixed bag as far as solutions go. There are more than 200 types of counselors and therapists. Trying to find the right one can be overwhelming or end up a waste of time. There is also a great deal of similarity between some counselors and some therapists. Counseling is not therapy.
Counseling usually results in a realization, a plan or a decision.
A therapist provides an environment of activities that bring about change almost like exercise. There are no simple words of advice or a formula that will absolutely insure that your family or child will find the right person. Trial and error may be required. But there are four guidelines that have been shown to increase the likelihood of success. Educate yourself, gather information and become actively invested in understanding the problem and selecting a counselor or therapist.