When Looking For Counseling Albuquerque Has Much To Offer

By Marsha Klein


In regards to counseling Albuquerque has listings for psychologists from all schools of thought. Marriage counseling can help save some of the fifty percent of all marriages that fail. It is not easy to maintain a successful marriage when work and child care responsibilities take up most of your time.

A marriage counselor will see both partners at the first session. Then each spouse may attend a session alone with the therapist. That allows time to identify the problems that are causing the conflict. Then a course of sessions are scheduled to work on resolving those problems and by doing so, save the marriage.

Anxiety is another reason to see a counselor. It can make a person nervous all the time and unable to relax and enjoy life. Often, by uncovering the underlying causes of that anxiety, the individual is able to face them and overcome them.

Extreme anxiety over time can lead to panic attacks. They occur for no apparent reason, usually when the individual is in a specific situation, such as a social event. It can make him or her uneasy, socially inept and sometimes force him or her to rush out of the room.

Techniques will be offered to remain calm in these settings. One may be to visualize yourself in these settings until they seem less disturbing. Then you may try remaining in them for a short time. The goal is to gradually train yourself to tolerate them for longer periods of time.

If you feel uncomfortable talking with one therapist, you should stop seeing him and turn to another. Without a comfortable connection, progress in resolving issues is unlikely to occur. Explain your problem and expect to answer questions. Openness and honesty will promote a successful outcome.

There are many types of therapies. One example, psychoanalysis is a long-term commitment of both time and money. The client explores childhood events that may not be remembered. Each issue is interpreted and related to a childhood event. The theory is that by remembering and understanding past events, issues can be resolved.

Most individuals need a quicker way to resolve issues. One short-term method that is very successful is cognitive behavioral therapy. Current disorders are not examined in light of past events. Each is dealt with in a practical way. A disorder is described and dealt with from the first appointment.

If someone is afraid of cats, she may be asked to look at pictures of all kinds of cats. Next she may be asked to imagine herself petting one of them. Then she may take a trip to the humane society to look at cats in their cages. Finally, when ready, she will be asked to pet a cat who is sitting next to her.

One psychologist may use different therapeutic methods with different clients, depending on their needs. For the person in need of counseling Albuquerque offers many choices. Short term or longer, the goal is to reach the client and help him understand and find ways to cope with the disorder causing problems in his life.




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