Do I Need Therapy?

If you are not sure that what you are going through is normal, you might feel better just by reaching out. It is possible that you will get initial relief from just scheduling an appointment or sending an email. The team at The Counseling Collective can help you decide if you should come in for an evaluation and further support.

Counseling QuestionsLibby MarlerApril 14, 2020The Counseling Collectivecounseling process, counseling issues, counseling for anxiety, counseling for mothers, grief counseling, counseling specialitiesComment

What is Shame and How Does it Affect Me?

Shame is the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper or ridiculous. Shame is an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed. Shame has everything to do with there is something wrong with me. There is something that is not ok with me. I am bad. I am bad and so I don’t deserve love and belonging.

Counseling QuestionsJulie AyalaMarch 10, 2020The Counseling Collectiveshame, emotional intelligence, emotional energyComment

A New Theory of Complex Emotions

If you say it, you can feel it. Some scientists believe we have infinite emotions, so long as we can name them.

Counseling QuestionsLibby MarlerMarch 4, 2020The Counseling Collectiveemotional energy, emotions, emotional, identifying emotions Comment

Life Transitions

Life is full of transitions. Transition from college to adulting, getting married, job changes, move to a new city, having kids, loss of a loved one, a breakup/divorce, a significant medical diagnosis. Some transition are by choice like graduating or getting married. Others are unwanted, like an unexpected layoff from a job or breakup with a boyfriend. Whatever the circumstances, navigating the in-between space can be difficult as it presents new challenges, heightened emotions, and demands new responses.

Counseling QuestionsJulie AyalaDecember 10, 2019The Counseling Collective grief, sadness, fatigue, transitions, anxiety, depression Comment

Feelings Are Okay

Do you believe that feelings are okay? Most of us were never taught to feel, process, and name our emotions as children... sadly this has resulted in many adults who are not okay with not being okay.

5 Things Not to Expect from Counseling

Everyone comes to their first counseling session with a specific set of expectations. Understanding what NOT to expect from counseling will help you keep an opened mind and develop a more realistic understanding of the counseling process!

Counseling QuestionsLibby MarlerJuly 2, 2019The Counseling Collective Fort Worthcounseling specialities, counseling process, counseling issues, counseling referrals, trauma, anxiety treatment, depression, grief, loss, relationship issues, intimate partner betrayalComment

Just Tell Me What To Do!

One big misconception about counseling is that it is mainly about getting advice about a current life situation, hearing a counselor's opinion about you or your specific set of circumstances, being told exactly what to do, and/or getting an answering about what is the "right" or "wrong" decision.

Counseling QuestionsLibby MarlerJune 28, 2019The Counseling Collectiveadvice, opinion, counseling process, therapeutic relationship, counselors, fort worth counselors, growth, the change processComment

Finding the Right Counselor

Once you have made the decision to start the counseling process, how to you find the right counselor for you?

Counseling QuestionsLibby MarlerJune 18, 2019mental health, women's mental health, therapeutic relationship, perfect match, counseling process, counselors, fort worth counselors, counseling issues, counseling specialities, counseling referralsComment

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