There's been a lot on my mind lately. And since i'm going into the counseling field, i figured it'd be a good idea to go see a therapist. Ive seen about 4 christian counselors before, and its always been nice to unload my mind. There's an old stigma that you must be very mentally ill to see a therapist. But i think counseling can be very beneficial to everyone. I met with this counselor twice before over a year ago. Shes like a wise Chinese oracle that just says the things you need to hear. I like that she combines psychology with Christian theology and acknowledges how our spiritual walk with God affects us. It's nice to have someone just listen and focus on trying to help you become better.
The great thing about talking to a therapist is that they're held to strict confidentiality, and you can be honest with them and yourself. You don't need to really hide guilt and shame for your mistakes. They try to approach things with care and understanding rather than judgement. And in a way, i think this is what makes God so great too. We can confess sins and receive forgiveness, knowing that God loves us anyway regardless of how many times we screwed up.
