For most people, picking up the phone and calling prospective counselors is very scary and anxiety laden. As a counselor, my experience has been that potential clients only ask two questions:1, my fee and 2. the hours that I have appointments available. There is so much more to ask a counselor before you make a final choice. You can interview …

In recent years, as a marriage/couples counselor, I have been seeing more and more couples, because one partner has been involved in an emotional affair. Emotional affairs have been increasing with Facebook, Twitter, etc., the ever evolving technology with cell phones and computers. Discussions that often involves sharing intimate details of each other’s lives and their relationships. Is this “cheating” …

Depression is common among teens, adults, and even children. It can be something that is short-term (based on current life events / situations), or can be something that person addresses throughout their life. Here are some common signs of depession: Feeling sad, blue, down in the dump Discouraged…the future looks bleak Helplessness Low self-esteem, worthless feeling Feel inadequate or inferior …

Are you struggling with an angry or oppositional child? Below are 6 tips from a Michigan counselor who specializes in working with families and children. STOP taking advice from well meaning friends and family. Understand that others will always know what you should be doing but seldom have lived the experience themselves. STOP expecting your child to respond to routine …