Are you thinking? . . .
"I’m a Christian but I’m empty inside. . . I’m doing the best I can but I’m tired of being sad.
My whole life is pretend. I smile for people at work and I smile at family and friends. No one really knows how lost I feel inside. Sometimes I feel angry. But feelings aren’t important are they?
There’s the inside me and the outside me. The outside me, is friendly, and I try to be kind; with some people that’s just not possible. Sometimes I’m angry.
Other people seem happy. Is that just on the outside? Are they pretending too? It would be nice to be happy, outside and inside. I'm tired of pretending to be happy.
If you knew me you would know that on the inside, I’m afraid, I’m not completely sure I trust God. I know I’m not allowed to say that, especially not at church – that’s no place to be honest! Sometimes I think I just go to church because I would feel too guilty not going. We’re supposed to go, it’s our obligation.
If I were honest I’d say that sometimes I think it’s all the Christian stuff that makes me sad and angry. . .and guilty. . .and depressed.
Is there a different way?
I long for it to be different but what would different look like?"
Yes, there is a different way! The good news is that you can experience life in a different way than what you ever have before.
I can help you!
I understand the frustration of feeling stuck and powerless to change. Actually, the above description fit my personal Christian experience of the past.
So first I want you to know that I have walked a mile in your shoes. I have spent hundreds of hours working through many of the same tough questions you have. What I want you to know is there are answers . . . good answers.
There is Hope, Things CAN Change!
First, I listen. I’ve been told having someone who will listen means a lot. But then, I can help you figure it out. Step by step. There are answers to depression, anger and hopelessness.
I’ve observed that a shift as small as 10% gives encouragement to keep going.
I Know
I’ve walked this path with clients before. It’s encouraging to watch them stand a little taller, smile, and watch as the weight lifts. As the weight is lifted, ideas of what they can do for themselves begin to flow – go back to school, face someone they were unwilling to, etc.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step . .
Old Chinese proverb
Old Chinese proverb
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
You’ve taken the first step. You began the search. When life is a struggle one of the kindest things you can do for yourself is to reach out for help. At low times like these a caring counselor can, help you see what’s going on with fresh insight, teach you new strategies and guide you to resolution.
You Can Make A Change
Now take the next step. Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
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