Pastoral Counseling
“It feels like I’m carrying the weight of the world.”
We all have experienced suffering and distress. The suffering paralyzes us and prevents us from living a fulfilled life.
Life often feels to be so unfair.
Joseph* did everything right at work but lost his job and hasn’t been able to find a new one in months. His co-worker Jose is deceptive and manipulative, regularly taking credit for the work of others.
It sure seems that bad things happen to good people.
Why do some good people experience the worst hardships imaginable – a surprise lay-off, years of joblessness, a mysterious illness, infertility, financial loss, the death of an infant – while some of the most corrupt people seem to have everything going for them?
We are facing so many challenges all at the same time.
As you go through life:
People may disappoint you.
Your finances may get worse.
You may lose your house.
Your health may suffer.
People you love may go through hard times.
A close friend or spouse may reject you.
You may be persecuted for your faith.
Some challenges we can handle with no problem. But there are some challenges we struggle to overcome…
Losing your brother in a motorcycle accident.
Your husband leaves you and moves in with another woman, leaving you with the children and the financial hardship.
Watching your mother worsen day after day as she deals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Your children are leaving home, and you are left dealing with a broken marriage.
When a loved one dies, it can feel as if the stable earth beneath your feet has crumbled away forever.
Facing loss and death can lead us to question everything. Life feels unfair and broken.
When dealing with hardship and difficulties, we have questions… What’s the meaning and purpose of life? Why is there suffering and sickness?
We often feel the furthest from God in times of great suffering and pain.
Where is He?
Has He forgotten me?
How could He let this happen?
When it’s difficult to face another day, help is here.
Pastoral Counseling at Encouraged Counseling Services will help you feel a renewed confidence that comes what will. You can handle it.
We desire to offer a warm, welcoming environment where you can come as you are and where you will find comfort, acceptance, and support for challenging life circumstances.
The benefits you’ll see from doing therapy at Encouraged Counseling Services:
You will feel heard, understood, learn what “triggers” unpleasant feelings, and how to manage those “triggers.”
Begin to feel in control of your life and feel freedom and peace.
You’ll also feel confident in yourself and be present with the people you love.
Learn to be confident in your decisions and be empowered to say no or speak up for yourself.
Your relationships will improve, and you’ll know you matter, just for being you.
You will see your importance in living a great life, so you inspire others.
Today’s the day to take action.
At Encouraged Counseling Services, we will walk alongside to help you experience true freedom, peace, joy, confidence, improved relationships, and have a lot more fun!
Call today. Let’s schedule your free consultation to talk about how we can help: (312) 600-7364.
When you choose Encouraged Counseling Services, you will receive clinical, research-based tools and strategies with a specific plan to help you get the most of your life!
*Name(s) changed to preserve client confidentiality.