Michele King MED LMFT LMHC CP

We are all the heroes of our own life.We are intuitively aware of our true path, but we may have lost our sense of direction along this path.We enter counseling to travel to the placeinside us that is wise and whole. Counseling calls for us to face our fears, bravely acknowledge our frailties, and overcome obstacles in order to complete our life's quest.Participating actively in counseling takes c

ourage. It takes guts to stand at this threshold after losses and disappointments. When you recognize your assets, identify your resources, and gain clarity about your situation a course of action in your life becomes clear. You may consider a new business strategy.You may decide to adjust your behavior in your relationships with partners, family members or friends. Changing is courageous because it moves you out of your comfort zone. It is a demonstration of remarkable bravery to discover your true path. Your counselor, your guide, will be at your side as you embark upon this remarkable journey. Your counselor helps you as you learn to change your own behaviors instead of waiting for others to change. You will take one step at a time.You learn to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with your creativity and spontaneity.You begin to feel more complete and comfortable inside your own skin.It takes guts to take steps to fulfill our personal destiny. The obstacles we face are unique to each of us and the path we walk is our own. If we can remain focused on the path of our own heroic quest, we will gain the wisdom and insight to create the life we may now only dream of.With the support of a counselor, we can learn to create a better world for ourselves and as a result, be a positive example to others. This journey of self-discovery through counseling is challenging. You will find yourself looking at your life in a new light, examining priorities, and discovering what is truly important.Through counseling, you can approach the daunting task of confronting obstacles that block you from realizing your full potential. You practice new roles, rehearse new behaviors, and experiment with new ways of communicating with others. You learn to bravely take positive action outside of the counselor’s office as well. During your counseling sessions, you and your counselor continually assess your progress noting what works and what doesn't’t work for you. As you make changes, you will become more self aware, self-accepting. As you can see, counseling takes an effort on your part, but it will help you experience a happier, calmer, and more productive and fulfilled life.