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I do counseling, not as a vocation but as a free service. I have a masters in it. I think that Jewels is quite correct in talking about the affirmation. You don't want to pay to have a friend, but that kind of "fit" is crucial. You don't want to feel like the counselor is working against you. I recommend that people see a qualified counselor as soon as they recognize that they feel out of control in some area. I also belief people should find a good counselor to go to when they are feeling fine, just as a check up, like they do with a yearly physical. And I am not saying that to generate money for the profession, I do it for free. I have been through a ton of counseling, individually and group therapy.
The one seeking it out should not wait until it is a last, desperate act. We all need to be proactive in our life. And if the counselor doesn't do standardized tests or evals when you start with him/her, be wary. There has to be a baseline to work from. Also, the counselor should give homework. There are some of my thoughts.
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