Your First Session
Life altering events such as divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, change in financial status, moving to a new town, or other major life changing situations may present challenges that make putting your life back together seem almost impossible.

You may be fortunate enough to have a solid, supportive network of people to help you through trying times.  However, sometimes this is not enough.  Without realizing it, your valued relationships can become weakened. 

Friends and loved ones aren’t usually trained, patient listeners who have the time and experience to help you work through tough situations.   

It's not always easy to see the benefit in counseling.  Perhaps you cannot imagine sitting down and pouring your heart out to a Counselor, who at first is a complete stranger.  If you have reservations about going for counseling, you're not alone. 

The first step in becoming comfortable with the concept is to think about what you’d like to get out of counseling.  If you understand that a Counselor is not going to “fix” you, you're already heading in the right direction.

Instead, I will teach you how to fix yourself.  I will act as a sounding board, allowing you to speak more openly and freely about your situation than you could with a friend or family member.  I will encourage you to see your situation from another perspective, while friends and family too often just tell you what they think you want to hear. 

I will also give you insights and tools that will be invaluable toward getting "unstuck" and on your way to finding relief and the happiness you seek.

The first few appointments may feel a little awkward, but don't be discouraged.  Over time, you will likely find yourself looking forward to your appointments.  You begin to see them as an opportunity to let loose of the issues that have been weighing on your mind.

Counseling is an especially helpful tool when you find yourself feeling guilty or burdensome when talking to others about your problems.  Perhaps you just don't like to trouble others.  I am here for that very purpose; to offer a receptive ear, without judgment.

What do you hope to get out of your counseling sessions? 
It could be to examine situations where things have broken down or to learn ways of preventing similar occurrences in the future.  Perhaps it’s to help you let go of past hurt and learn to forgive others, and most importantly, yourself. 

It may be that you want to gain the tools and emotional strength needed to rebuild your life.  You may want a safe place for you and your partner to work through issues with a trained professional.  Sometimes, it’s all of these things, and more.

Many people who work with me say, “I should have done this a long time ago.  Why did I wait so long?” They often find the relief they have been seeking through the new tools they gain.

If you feel that counseling or personal coaching is right for you, feel free to give me a call at 
(206) 550-3596 or email me at DrKyle@DrKyle.org.  Now is a very good time.  It’s often too easy to procrastinate, leaving you stuck, once again.  Your call today will be the first step towards turning your situation around. 

Don’t worry, it's natural to be a little nervous about making that first contact.  People tell me that I'm friendly and approachable.  I am non-judgmental.  Making your first contact doesn't commit you to anything.  It's simply an opportunity to confidentially share what's going on and to see if
I can help you. 

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