Top 5 Myths About Counseling

 

1. Myth:  Seeking counseling services is a sign of weakness.

• Fact -  Seeking counseling services is a sign of courage, strength and determination. It is a declaration that you are committed to taking action instead of thinking about and wishing things could be different. Starting the process is often the hardest step. 

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2. Myth:  You must have a mental health issue to                               seek counseling services.

• Fact - Many individuals seek counseling for support for work, school, and relationship issues that do not involve a mental health issue. Having someone just listen without any preconceived ideas, judgments or relationship to you can alone give you a perspective that you simply never thought of before. 

 

3. Myth:  You will be required to take medication.

• Fact - Counselors do not prescribe medication.  Counselors will support you through the process of figuring out if medication will help you and can assist you through the process if you choose to do so. 

 

4.  Myth:  Your employer will see my records.  '

• Fact - Your records are confidential and require consent from you to release them. 

 

5. Myth:  Counseling takes a long time.

• Fact - Counseling can be just one session, a set amount of sessions or done as a structure of support to stay on track with your goals. The amount of time is up to you. 

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