Have you had the experience, when trying to make a change in your life or self, of having a “back step” in your progress? Rhetorical question, right? We all have. The important thing is whether or not you give in to the temptation to just give up altogether because of one negative experience. The process described below is extremely helpful in addressing a variety of emotional and behavioral issues – including anxiety and depression. I will be using a weight loss analogy to demonstrate the process.

If you have never been in counseling or have had an unpleasant experience but are considering giving it another, try, I hope this post may give you encouragement. It can feel scary to think about opening up about very difficult and personal issues under the best of circumstances. And going to meet with a person you do not know in order to do this can seem hard to get over. This is why doing your due diligence is important. Do not just go with the therapist that a friend recommends (although you certainly should consider them). Research a variety of sites of counseling practices.