What Are the Benefits of Meeting with a Counselor?
It's extremely beneficial to talk to someone and just simply get it out!
Before we address the benefits of meeting with a counselor, allow me to define what a counselor is. The counselor that I am referring to is a state-licensed professional typically trained in one or more specific areas such as trauma, mood disorders, depression and anxiety, play therapy, marriage, etc.
There are many benefits to scheduling an appointment with a counselor. I won't be able to name all of them, but I will try to address the most popular or common reasons.
Ultimately, a person can receive advice from a licensed professional typically trained in specific areas. The counselor is a neutral party with no emotional attachment to the individual or their situation.
When a person is dealing with trauma, crisis, grief, or other major issues, it's extremely difficult or downright impossible for them to find freedom on their own. A counselor can use certain techniques, exercises, and experiences to challenge the client.
Unlike friends, neighbors, or co-workers, counselors are held to a higher standard by law to keep your session confidential. Licensed counselors are obligated to keep your information on lockdown. This builds trust between the counselor and the client.
It's extremely beneficial to talk to someone and just simply get it out! Some people tend to carry so much pain inside. They hold it in and don't share much with anyone. I think people underestimate the power of talking about their troubles until they realize how good it felt.
At the end of the day, for me, it's just comforting to have someone in my corner who gets me, believes in me, and doesn't think I'm losing it!
