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- Individual Counseling is the best way to make
changes in your life. Some people believe that one has to be non-functional or seriously mentally-ill to see a
counselor. That just isn't true. A counselor is a person who specializes in helping clients clarify what they
want out of life, identify the obstacles that prevent them from having that, and overcome those obstacles. No one deserves
to be unhappy or afraid most of the time. Many who feel depressed or anxious think there is no solution. Many
living with depression, anxiety and limiting beliefs about themselves don't realize how many others feel or have felt the
same way. They compare the way they feel inside with the way others look on the outside. Seeing a counselor
is nothing more than consulting a specialist in helping people change.
- Depression is called the common cold of mental health. It is
the result of prolonged stress. Some forms of depression are the result of life events or losses and improve over
time. Others become more severe and effect one's ability to function. Those require therapy.
- Anxiety - Some forms of anxiety relate just to one object or situation,
as in Phobias. Other forms of anxiety cause people to slowly restrict their lives more and more until they become afraid
to leave their homes. Most anxiety disorders fall somewhere in the middle. If the anxiety causes any distress
or limits your success, therapy can help.
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Abuse or
Trauma Recover Some people's lives are disrupted through no fault of their
own. They are either abused in childhood, victims of crime, or traumatized by a car accident or some other significant
event. They can re-experience the event, avoid places and reminders of it, or have sleeping problems and nightmares.
Some think they hear things at night or have unrealistic fears. They are often ashamed of these symptoms or fear that
they are losing their sanity. All of these are symptoms of a post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a normal reaction
to an abnormal and traumatic experience.
Get the help you deserve Seeing
a Therapist is a positive step. It means you are ready to learn more about yourself, the world around you and how the
two interact. Finding better ways to deal with situations and people adds a variety of behavioral choices. Wouldn't
you like to face each situation that arises with several new behaviors from which to choose?
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Mathis Counseling Services, Inc. not only keeps information confidential,
but protects your privacy as well. ©2009 MCS, Inc
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