Individual Counseling

Sailing alone in a turbulent sea.

The storm rages inside and out – nothing but billowing squalls.

You’re not sure when it will end or who can help – as if the world has left you there alone – utterly alone – struggling to find your way back to port.

You’ve been trying to steer the boat of your life with every ounce of your being, every skill you learned before, and every tiny scrap of hope you can give to yourself.

But your situation hasn’t changed.

And the tempest quickens.

In a way, it’s getting worse. You’ve never before encountered a storm like this. Fear creeps in – little by little. Your heart sinks – more and more.

What if a rogue wave capsizes your boat?

What if you never reach the shore?

What if your patience and strength wear out totally, and the storm assumes total control?

But like John* you can turn the tides.

Things usually improve when you allow others to be a part of your journey, as he did.

John’s constant anger manifestations grew to more than a mere annoyance. He could fly into a rage with anyone, anywhere, and about anything.

His mere presence was a constant source of tension for everyone around him. Strangers on the trails or at groceries looked at him and walked away as if he were a total jerk. His coworkers engaged only when absolutely necessary. His parents couldn’t get beyond a surface level. Even his own wife feared and distanced herself from him.

John’s behavior was hurting him deeply. Inside, he felt helpless and ashamed. He didn’t want to be so angry, but he couldn’t help it. With every triggering event, the blood rushed to his brain, and he couldn’t hold back his wrath.

He feared his anger issues would cause him to lose everyone in his life and eventually die alone.

But John found help – through individual therapy.

Working with me, John traced his issues all the way back to his childhood and upbringing and even earlier – to the stories and background of his parents.

With courage and commitment to healing, John ventured to open the files of his emotional pain he had repeatedly suppressed deep within.

He realized he had learned negative coping mechanisms, his angry manifestations, to stay strong.

He explored his deeper needs to be seen and heard, and discarded old strategies for newer, healthier, more effective ones. In doing so, he changed the whole spectrum of his life.

Today, John lives in more peace, harmony, and satisfaction – with himself and everyone around him.

This is my story, too.

Encountering my counselor kicked off a healing journey I could never have imagined.

Back then, I was simultaneously confused and oppressed. Though I attempted to talk to people around me, they seemed to want to “fix” me more than help me and became frustrated when I didn’t follow their advice. That offended me, too.

I even tried to change into someone I wasn’t, but that was a terrible idea and only made things worse.

But that wasn’t the end.

Thanks to desperation and a friend who introduced me to a Christian counseling agency, I met my first counselor. That was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.

And it can be for you, too.

Experience what John and I did. Reach out today to find out how.

*Name changed to protect client confidentiality.