But he or she can help you find new ways to begin to solve them yourself.
Some people have misconceptions about what counseling is all about.
These misconceptions might keep them from making an appointment with a counselor who can help them find solutions they need to move forward in their lives. Some people who seek counseling truly are desperate for help, but counseling need not be considered a last resort alternative only for the emotionally desperate. Instead, it is an opportunity to increase awareness about the issues related to specific concerns that are causing worry and frustration. Early counseling intervention can prevent the problems from getting out of hand. I can solve my problems on my own.