We are not troubled by things, but by the opinions we have of things. ~ Epictetus.
Do any of these describe you?
- You experienced a significant loss and feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you
- You feel stuck and wish things were different, but you’re not sure about what to change
- People in your life tell you that you’ve got ISSUES, like you’re angry all the time, or that you’ve changed
- You keep attracting the same type of person who’s “wrong for you”
- You’re in an unhealthy relationship, and want out but you cannot make yourself leave
- You’re just plain dissatisfied with your life, and unable to see any options or a new way forward
- Sleep habits and appetite have changed
If so, counseling is likely to help you get unstuck and back on track. It may also get you out of hot water with your employer or your family restoring the satisfaction you once enjoyed. Everybody stumbles. Guidance offers you a way to steady yourself.
Working with Cathryn will help you regain hope and encouragement, question negative beliefs that you’ve accumulated along the way, improve the way you talk with other people, and make it easier to calm yourself as you go about your life. Bottom line: it helps you get more out of life!
Cathryn Heyman, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin Texas
512 965 8880
As your counselor or coach, I’ll strive to help you feel comfortable sharing your experiences with me. We’ll first look for ways to relieve distress and then explore the roots of your discomfort. The root often reveals which habits are getting in your way. Once known, you can then make informed choices about what you want to change to get back on track and enjoying more of life.
Frequent Topics addressed in session
- anxiety and stress
- anger management
- relationship issues
- grief and loss
- pet bereavement
- job loss
- forgiveness
- singleness
- self-esteem
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