Counseling Posts:

How to Find the Right Fitting Counselor

How to find the right counselor in Florence, AL, or any other area who meets your needs and unique personality. - Read More

Posted in Counseling on Oct 08, 2018

Finding the Roots of Addiction

Addiction is often rooted in emotional, psychological, or genetic causes. Counseling can help to find these "roots" and make your way towards lasting recovery. - Read More

Posted in Counseling, Drug & Alcohol on Jul 02, 2018

How to Stay Motivated in Counseling

While most hope that counseling will be an instant process for curing all of their ailments, this just isn't the case. Like most things, hard work often has to be applied in order to face your troubles and reach a happier state. Unfortunately, this hard work can be well hard for many, and oftentimes, it can make them want to give up entirely. - Read More

Posted in Counseling on Jan 10, 2018

Counseling & the Power of Habit

Perhaps one of the greatest fears of counseling is that the changes made will only last for a short period of time. This is true unless you institute the "power of habit." - Read More

Posted in Counseling on Jul 26, 2017

7 Signs You Should Consider Finding a New Counselor

Over the years, I have heard about many negative experiences from clients based on their experiences with other counselors. After listening to the hurt and dissatisfaction the have previously received, I congratulate them on their courage to try counseling once more. - Read More

Posted in Counseling on May 17, 2017

5 Counseling Tips for Those Battling Depression

Living with depression is never easy, but these counseling tips can help you during your battle. - Read More

Posted in Counseling, Mental Health on Apr 17, 2017

What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that teaches you to change your thinking patterns so you are able to feel and act better. - Read More

Posted in Counseling, Mental Health on Mar 28, 2017

5 Qualities Every Effective Psychotherapist Should Possess

While prescription medications are necessary for some of life's problems, it is no question than we live in an increasingly medicated country for issues that could be solved by other means. Psychotherapy, for instance, is not only less expensive, but it is an effective form of treatment for moderate to mild depression, anxiety, and several other mental health issues. - Read More

Posted in Counseling on Nov 13, 2016

17 Reasons Why Counseling Is Worth the Drive

Years ago, I drove a loved one a long distance for regular counseling therapy. I found that an hour-and-a-half drive is nothing compared to getting the help you need when it is needed. - Read More

Posted in Counseling, Family on Sep 12, 2016

Why Counseling Is Similar to Working for a Gold Medal

As we watch the Olympics, we are inspired by true greatness of effort and excellence by Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel and many others. - Read More

Posted in Counseling on Aug 17, 2016