The counselor may recommend individual or group counseling, further testing, or self-help options. In some cases, dependent on counselor availability, you may have the remainder of your counseling with a different counselor than the one you met initially. However, attempts will be made to keep you with the same counselor when possible. The counselor will assist you in locating suitable services. It is an opportunity for you to talk to someone who is mandated to keep the information confidential, is mature and professional with greater understanding of issues, and is outside the situation to better help you sort out the issue.
Counselors work with a variety of clients.
The issue need not be severe in nature to seek counseling. Although the nature of counseling sessions tends to be very personal, we maintain a professional relationship consistent with accepted ethical standards. As a client, you are in complete control to determine the goals, which recommendations you want to pursue, and may end our professional relationship at any time. We will adhere to those decisions. Sessions are typically 45 minutes in length.