The Therapeutic Journey

The counseling journey can be deeply personal and, at times, emotionally challenging. 


You may find yourself sharing thoughts, experiences, and feelings that you have never shared with anyone else. That kind of work takes time, trust, effort, and a willingness to invest in yourself.  Feeling comfortable with both your counselor and the counseling process matters. 


At Committed 2 Me Counseling Center, LLC, I encourage you to “try on” a therapist the way you would a pair of shoes. The right fit matters, and finding a counselor you feel safe and comfortable with can make a meaningful difference in the work you do together.



Benefits and Risks of Counseling

 Counseling can be meaningful, rewarding, and at times emotionally challenging. As you learn new ways of thinking, coping, communicating, and responding, you may also become more aware of difficult emotions, unresolved experiences, or patterns that have been painful or uncomfortable.


During the counseling process, you may experience sadness, anxiety, anger, frustration, embarrassment, guilt, or other difficult feelings. Exploring past experiences or trauma can sometimes feel distressing before it begins to feel helpful. 


Changes you make in therapy may also affect relationships, family dynamics, work, school, or other areas of your life, particularly when others are not ready for or comfortable with those changes.


You may also find that people you choose to tell about counseling do not respond as supportively as you hoped. Reactions from others can vary, and some individuals may still hold negative or outdated beliefs about seeking mental health support.


There are no guaranteed outcomes in therapy, and at times things may feel more difficult before they begin to improve. 


At Committed 2 Me Counseling Center, LLC, these possibilities are discussed openly so that you can make informed choices about your care and move through the therapeutic process with support.

Counseling Approach

At Committed 2 Me Counseling Center, LLC, therapeutic interventions may include reality testing, cognitive approaches, problem-solving strategies, solution-focused  techniques, and brief therapy approaches. 


These methods are used collaboratively to support each client’s individual goals and needs.

The Limits of Confidentiality

Confidentiality

Your privacy is an important part of the counseling process. Information shared during counseling is kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. Records are not released without your written authorization unless disclosure is required or permitted by law.


Oregon Clients

For clients receiving counseling in Oregon, communications with a licensed professional counselor are generally confidential. Exceptions may include client consent, legal action or a licensing-board complaint brought by a client against their counselor, licensing-board investigations, communications involving intent to commit a crime or harmful act, and suspected abuse or neglect of a minor. Oregon


Texas Clients

For clients receiving counseling in Texas, communications and mental health records are confidential and may be disclosed only in circumstances permitted by law. These may include certain safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, and specific judicial or administrative proceedings. Texas Mental Health Records Law


Professional Consultation

At times, consultation with another licensed professional may be helpful in providing appropriate care. When consultation occurs, only information necessary for professional consultation is shared, and identifying information is limited whenever possible.

Important to Know

The specific limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting requirements will be reviewed with you as part of the informed consent process. 


Because laws and circumstances vary, this website provides a general overview and is not intended to replace the detailed confidentiality information provided during counseling.