Considering Counseling?



For those of you who are considering counseling, but are unsure what it is about and whether it is for them, this article is for you!

When I take calls from potential clients I often hear that they don't know what to expect and have many questions about the process that they are about to embark upon.

Most sessions are between 45-50 minute sessions.  There is always a decent amount of paperwork needed for the first session, and our paperwork is available on our website.  With children, a parent or guardian needs to sign the informed consent and the goals.   Adults can sign for themselves, and when it is couples counseling, we request that both parties fill out the paperwork.

During the first few sessions, you and the counselor will develop some goals for counseling.  Most people have an idea of what they want to get out of counseling, but they may need some help in putting it into words, and your counselor will help you with that.

Often you will start out meeting with your counselor weekly and then stretch the sessions out to biweekly and or monthly once the goals are being attained.   You will review the goals periodically and adjust them as needed. Once your goals are met, you will end counseling.  

Some people will return to counseling if another issue they need help with arises.  It's important that you find a counselor that you can connect with.   You will spend time talking about behaviors thoughts and feelings, and having someone you feel comfortable with is extremely important to the process!

In couples work, the "couple" is the client, and the counselor will help the couple develop goals to improve the relationship.  Depending upon the counselor, "homework" may be given in between sessions to help stay on track, further development or to help change behavior.

Kettle Moraine Counseling sees children, individuals, families and couples.
262.334.4340
www.kettlemorainecounseling.com

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