Individual counseling is a collaborative process in which a confidential, therapeutic alliance is developed. We serve as a facilitator to help you understand yourself more accurately.
Many seek counseling for self discovery. The negative stigma of the “Freudian couch” is no longer a part of the healing process. Today, therapy is recognized as a viable avenue for seeking wisdom and empowering individuals.
Two quotes regarding the wisdom of using therapy for individual counseling come to mind:
“The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth.” –Pierre Abelard, one of the great intellectuals of the 12th century.
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” –Confucius
Exploration of yourself is not only limited to expressions of feelings, it also includes making sense of those emotions and the world around you. What triggers your reactions? Where do you need to grow in discernment of yourself? How are your relationships, or lack of relationships, affecting you? Are you life choices reflective of your moral values or are you crossing lines that leave you with remorse?
Together we will set goals depending on your individual, unique needs for therapy.
Why did we choose the picture of the Gray Angelfish to represent Individuals?
Gray Angelfish are often seen as a solitary fish, or on occasion swimming as a pair. They are aptly named for their uniform gray to grayish-brown color. Scales develop a large gray or brown spot in the center and are edged in pale gray. The head, chest, pelvic, and pectoral fins become dark brown while the chin and mouth region turn white. Although, the color palate of this fish may not sound like a photogenic beauty, alas, the Gray Angelfish is a desired find among underwater photographers.
In a world of social integration, incessantly blasting at us from multiple media platforms, discovering our own voice and direction may need additional perspectives. The inner-self, the person you may have lost, is like the underwater image of the Gray Angelfish waiting to be developed. What seems “gray” before therapy can contribute to outcomes of pure art; an original portrait, “a treasured possession”(Deuteronomy 14:2).