Welcome to TRUE U COUNSELING
Thank you for being here. I applaud you for taking this step of learning more about how you can restore you and get back in touch with the true you, in a world full of chaos and confusion. Oftentimes, we lose sight of us and our personal needs as we often put those around us first. Many people are forced to change in a state of pain and suffering when they deal with an illness, loss, or some sort of tragedy that happened in their lives. You don’t have to wait for something tragic to happen to want to become a better version of yourself. You can choose to change in a state of joy and inspiration. Regardless of your reasoning for being here, we all have one thing in common: we are all survivors of some sort of trauma. This trauma, regardless of its level of severity, has impacted us at some level and is thriving through the coping ways we have developed over time. Some of these coping tools we use are not always serving us or promoting our growth. At TRUE U COUNSELING I focus on teaching my clients healthy, sustainable, and …… skills to promote your unique goals.
Therapy is not for everyone, however contemplating therapy is one of the bravest things you can do for yourself and those around you. Therapy involves digging into your thought patterns and working on those in order for your emotions to align with your dreams of self-actualization.
Here are some quick tips on how to rebuttal some of those thinking patterns that may be holding you back from engaging in a therapeutic process.
I am nervous about going to therapy!
This is a very normal and expected feeling. Honestly, if you did not feel a little bit nervous the first time you went to a new therapist, that would be a bit odd. However, don’t allow this mix of emotions to hold you back. Once you get past that initial “awkwardness” you will, most likely, realize how unnecessary and wearing on you those thoughts were. I have personally seen a therapist myself, and I wish I had started sooner than I did. It was SUCH a self-discovery journey. What is the worst that could happen?
Therapy requires patience. It takes time to find a therapist you are comfortable with.
Not every therapist is the same. We may even dislike the first few we meet. Don’t give up.
My social worker in high school once told me that finding a therapist is like finding your favorite ice cream flavor. Just because you may find some you don’t like, doesn’t mean you won’t find someone you love.
Therapy can be difficult.
Something important to acknowledge before going in is that the road to self-discovery and recovery from trauma is not always easy. Therapy requires you to become vulnerable and take accountability for your actions in regards to the state you find yourself in at the time. With a skilled therapist, you can learn skills that will not only help you overcome your trauma(s), but skills that will also empower you to understand yourself and the most of your present life.
Therapy is great, but it is no magic wand.
Therapy can play a healthy and significant role in self-discovery and restoration of your true self. Therapy is meant to provide support and a safe outlet to process your experiences without any judgments. Therapy can also help you build several coping mechanisms to help conquer a variety of struggles you may be undergoing at the time.
What therapy isn’t is a magic wand. One session will not “fix” you. Your trauma will not simply disappear. It takes time and commitment to grow and become a healthier and happier version of yourself. Therapy can certainly help you get there, with you being in the driver seat and actively working towards it.
