Taking the first step to get help for a personal situation may be difficult. You may ask yourself, 'Should I talk about this to someone outside my circle of family or friends?'

To make this decision easier, it may help to understand what counseling is, and what counselors can and cannot do. 

Counseling is basically a conversation between two people. It is a relationship between a person with special training who cares and a person who may be having a difficult life experience. It is aimed at helping you become stronger, happier and more independent.

A counselor has a lot of experience with people in situations similar to yours and may be able to ask questions or make observations that your immediate family or friends may not.

Counseling may last for a few weeks or several months, depending on the client's needs.

Counselors can help you to:

• Understand the problem
• Decide what's important to you
• Come up with ideas about what to do next
• Put your feelings and needs into words
• Find your own strengths and the resources in your environment
• Recognize beliefs, habits, and attitudes that may be hurting you
• See things from a new point of view
• Make the changes you want to make

Our counselors' qualifications
All our counselors are licensed master's or PhD level professionals or graduate interns under the supervision of licensed practitioners. All are caring individuals trained and experienced in addressing the emotional and psychological impact of family violence and sexual abuse.  

Confidentiality
Your privacy is a priority. The services you receive at the counseling center are confidential.

If family, friends, or professionals call, your attendance at the center will not be disclosed without your consent.

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The services of licensed counselors and experienced staff are free to Dallas County residents.