Mental Health Services for Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington
We all struggle with issues. First we have our history, our family of origin stories and our many experiences. Some of these experiences are traumatic.
Then we have a life time, be it short or long, of the series of choices we have made along the way, which have led to the consequences we now have created for ourselves.
Then, along with all of that, we have society and the world within which we must live our lives.
The world is complicated, controversial and confusing, and we all struggle to negotiate our way through the system that has been put in place by our ancestors, our forefathers and our politicians.
Given all these things we have to cope with, It can prove to be very helpful to have a trusted and experienced person to talk with. Therapy is sometimes called, ‘talk therapy’. Being able to express ourselves in an open, safe and responsive environment can help us to sort out our
thoughts, understand our feelings and find new and better ways of responding to ourselves, to the many others in our lives and to our social environment.
I have seen over these many years that working with ourselves in therapy does lead to a deeper understanding of why we do what we do and why we feel the way we do.
Through the course of this therapeutic process we are able to make changes that improve our lives and truthfully, it can help us become a better person.
Striving to be the best person we can be and live the best life we are capable of is the real goal of therapy, I t think. Everyone benefits when we care for and heal ourselves.
Mental Health Counseling for Bellingham, WA
Everyone struggles with negative thoughts and emotions at some point in their life. These can be difficult to overcome, and sometimes you may need extra help to move past them. Sharon O’Connell, M.A. Psychotherapy can help. As a licensed counselor, I have helped patients in Bellingham, WA, overcome their mental health struggles with mental health counseling. And I know I can help you too.
The human mind is a complex mechanism, so identifying the source of your emotions can be difficult and time-consuming. But with counseling services, you can:
Gain a new perspective: When you deal with struggles every day, a new perspective can completely change how you see them. As an objective listener, I can provide new insight that can help you understand your problems better.
Find support: Often, what humans need most in times of struggle is emotional support. I am here to provide that. During our sessions, you can unload your emotions and find relief in having someone to talk to who will listen.
Confront feelings: While talking about feelings may be cathartic, sometimes you’ll need to confront and learn to manage them. My job is to give you the tools and techniques you need to address unresolved emotions and learn to cope with them in a healthy way.
When you learn to manage negative or overwhelming feelings, you can take back control of your life. You’ll feel happier and have more motivation to succeed in your life.
I help patients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of problems. My services extend to those who have mental health struggles, who are dealing with grief, or who have experienced a major life change or trauma. You can trust my over 25 years of experience to help you overcome whatever personal battles you face.
Contact me today to schedule a counseling appointment.