Individual Counseling

Individual counseling gives you the opportunity to talk about what is bothering you, problem-solve your challenges, and address long term issues. Most importantly, you can tell your truth to a non-judgmental, empathetic person who can offer the suggestions, insights, and support you need. It differs from "letting it all out" to a friend in that when you see a trained therapist you can be assured of confidentiality and professional expertise to serve your needs.

Many of us were raised in a way that taught us that if we are strong enough we can figure out things by ourselves. Unfortunately, when you are experiencing intense emotions or chaos in your life, it is often impossible to see clearly. Counseling can help you clarify what needs to be done to provide relief. You are the expert on your life. In individual therapy, I can provide my training and expertise to assist you in your journey to happiness.

For many people, their only knowledge of what happens in individual therapy is what they have seen on television or in a movie. Often these media therapists are shown in a negative way; either not saying anything or constantly asking their clients, "how do you feel about that?" I can assure you that our time together will be more like a conversation. We will take things at a pace that meets your needs and will spend time getting to know each other and developing trust so that you will feel comfortable as you share what is bothering you.

My approach to individual therapy is to help you figure out what you want and need. We will examine and reframe the issues that brought you to therapy. I may suggest exercises that will help you make changes in the way you react to stressors. You will learn strategies to take control of your life and develop insights into why you may have made choices that did not serve you well. Because we are all different, I use an array of therapy models and practices. With this eclectic approach we will find what will work for you.

Whatever the reason you are exploring the possibility of individual counseling, you most likely are feeling pain now as you are looking through my website. Just taking the first step toward help will make you feel better. So, contact me and together we can begin the process to make the changes that will bring you happiness and peace.

Karen Rowinsky, LSCSW, offers one-on-one counseling, marriage counseling and couples therapy, family therapy, and relationship coaching. Her Overland Park, Kansas office services clients from the Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, and Kansas City, MO areas.