When to Go to a Counselor

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5 Signs That It’s Time to Look for a Counselor

Danny Huerta

When life kicks you, it's easy to become disoriented. Counseling is simply a way of pressing the "reset button." Here are 5 signs to look for.

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LISA ANDERSON

Do You Need Counseling?

Episode 781

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LETTER FROM STAFF

Lisa Anderson | Director of Young Adults

Lisa Anderson on the deck of a cruise ship Right now I’m on a cruise that has been rescheduled four times since COVID. I’ve looked forward to this break for so long! As I look ahead at 2023, I’m using this time away to recharge and recalibrate — which reminds me of this week’s roundtable on “The Boundless Show.” Have you ever wondered if professional counseling is for you? The fact is, all of us could benefit from a mental and relational health “tune-up” once in a while. And counseling is a great way to get some objective ears on your life as well as motivation and tools to get out of a rut and move forward. Listen to this week’s show for insights from three Christian counselors on the subject.

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