What Is It Like to Do Individual Counseling at Rock Life Counseling?

When you are exploring the idea of starting counseling, it can be intimidating for anyone – even if you have participated in counseling or therapy before. You may have a myriad of questions going through your mind (or you might not even know what to ask to set your expectations). Both of those mental states can be a bit overwhelming. Though you won’t truly know what it’s like doing individual counseling with us until you experience it first-hand, it’s important to us that you have an understanding of what to expect to alleviate any nervousness you may be feeling.  

Getting Matched with a Counselor

Everyone has different needs when they are having a hard time. Beyond that, everyone is different. We connect with people in different ways, we feel at ease with different types of personalities. We’re simply different. We start our individual counseling by connecting patients to the counselor on our team we believe aligns with the patient best. The reality is that you will connect with one counselor more than another, and we want to identify that for you before you even have a counseling session with us. Through a free consultation, we will get to know a bit more about you, then we will match you with the counselor that best suits your needs.

Attending Counseling Sessions

Once you have been matched with one of our counselors, we will schedule our first counseling session. The topics we discuss in sessions are unique to each and every individual, but the way we meet is more black and white. We can either meet virtually by video conference, which is what most of our clients prefer, or you can come to our office for an in-office session if that would make you feel more comfortable. Our goal for the session is to help you feel as at ease as possible, so we are happy to be flexible. Some people feel more at ease doing counseling from the comfort of their own living room while others want an opportunity to be in a new space – that is completely up to you!

During our sessions, we want you to feel like you have a balance of a listening ear as well as a knowledgeable support system that can equip you with practical tools you can use beyond our sessions. Depending on the session, the way the scale is balanced maybe even or heavier on one side – that is completely dependent on your needs in the particular session.

Taking the First Step

Even if you have found yourself searching for things like “therapy in Indianapolis, IN” or “counseling near me,” it can be scary to take the next step toward officially speaking with a counselor. By knowing a bit more about what you can expect from counseling with us, we hope you feel empowered to book your free consultation to start your individual counseling journey.