Before we dive into a seriously good conversation on anxiety, here's some background information about Sam and Shannon. Sam Becker Sam Becker Sam Becker, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, is a Mindset Business Coach and creator of Entrepreneur With... After suffering through mindset issues of his own for 10+ years, he finally decided to … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Anxiety with Sam Becker and Shannon Mick, NCC, LPC
Category: Therapy Session
How To Get The Most Out Of Counseling
Things that you can do to get the most out of counseling 1. Be picky about who you work with and make sure that they're a good fit. Find someone who you see yourself talking with and who specializes in what you need support with. Check out how to find the right counselor here. 2. … Continue reading How To Get The Most Out Of Counseling
What Happens if I Don’t Know What to Talk about in Therapy?
Don't be afraid to ask your therapist questions. "What happens if I don't know what to talk about in therapy?" is a common question that people are afraid to ask their therapist. Your therapist would be happy to answer this question, and others, so ask away. Let me provide an answer to this one... A … Continue reading What Happens if I Don’t Know What to Talk about in Therapy?
What I Mean When I Ask, “Have You Considered Seeing a Counselor?”
https://youtube.com/shorts/DvVOXdtFF-E?feature=share Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. When I ask, "Have you considered seeing a counselor?" I'm not saying, "You're so messed up only a professional can help you." What I'm saying is: "Have you considered that you're worthy of an unbiased, safe and productive opportunity to process your experiences?" Has anyone ever awkwardly … Continue reading What I Mean When I Ask, “Have You Considered Seeing a Counselor?”
Ending Services with Your Counselor? The Importance of Proper Termination
When it comes to terminating services with their counselor, people tend to go about this via email. Email seems to be the most popular form of communication these days when contacting someone about professional services, so it seems like it would be appropriate for ending services. While email is an easy way to terminate, it's … Continue reading Ending Services with Your Counselor? The Importance of Proper Termination
Feeling Anxious About Going to Counseling? Online Counseling Can Help
If you're feeling anxious about meeting in-office with a mental health professional, try teletherapy. Research shows that teletherapy is equally effective as in-office therapy. People can still learn about anxiety and how to best manage it. Teletherapy can be done in the comfort of your home. It's convenience is beneficial in other ways, like not … Continue reading Feeling Anxious About Going to Counseling? Online Counseling Can Help
How to Find Affordable Counseling: Focus on Private Practice Therapists
Finding quality, affordable mental health care is possible, especially through independent outpatient private practice counselors. Many people successfully locate therapists who either accept their insurance or offer rates they can manage out-of-pocket. The key is persistence and knowing the right questions to ask instead of ending the conversation when the first hurdle appears. Don’t Stop … Continue reading How to Find Affordable Counseling: Focus on Private Practice Therapists
Want to work on managing anxiety and building healthy habits?
Is anxiety keeping you from reaching your goals? Would you like to work on building up healthy habits that reflect your goals? When I work with people, we talk about what they care to address and where they'd like to see themselves. After that, we come up with a plan. A literal plan that I … Continue reading Want to work on managing anxiety and building healthy habits?
My Favorite Books and Resources as a Professional Counselor
This is a list of books and workbooks for mental health professionals. I put them into categories: meaning; relationships; Christian; habits; mindful eating; anxiety; trauma; happiness. I've used most of these when working with clients, they are informative and really help facilitate the process. Some of the worksheets in the books, I've had my clients … Continue reading My Favorite Books and Resources as a Professional Counselor
Session Framework: What our sessions might look like
Initial session Introduce myself and give a little information on my credentials. Check your valid photo ID to verify that you are who you say you are. Review the In Case of Emergency plan. I'll also review who your emergency contact is with you and jot down your current location address. Review the housekeeping paperwork … Continue reading Session Framework: What our sessions might look like