If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...

Much has been written about how to conduct a counseling session. Less has been written about what should occur and the beginning and end of one. So I thought I'd share what I do. I hope this will be ...

The first counseling session is often easy for both counselor and client. It’s all new, challenges haven’t had time to emerge, and hope prevails. The final session may also be easy. Sure, it may be ...