03/13/2026
What is it like to go to counseling? And what training do counselors have?
All professional counselors have 3 things in common, so if you choose to work with a counselor, you can expect:
💛 A Client-Centered Approach That Focuses on You
Just as no two people are alike, counselors recognize that no two people who work with a counselor will have the same experience. So, a professional counselor’s first goal is to get to know their client.
Your counselor will be interested in hearing about you and all areas of your life. They will likely ask you questions about yourself, your hobbies, your relationships, and your work to understand how different parts of your life may be affecting each other.
Through creating a safe, non-judgmental environment and actively listening, counselors help you to explore what’s troubling you. Professional counselors also regularly utilize evidence-based practices grounded in research to ensure top-quality care. As counselors get to know you and listen to your concerns, wishes, and goals, they help you develop insight so that you can identify and get to the root of your challenges.
💛 A Wellness-Based Philosophy
Counselors are committed to helping you achieve wellness in every area of your life. While professional counselors are trained to diagnose and treat mental disorders, they can also work with you to improve your overall well-being. Whether you are struggling with life’s adversities or seeking to live a better life, a counselor will approach your treatment with your mental, physical, and spiritual wellness in mind. They work with you to understand what is holding you back from achieving wellness, and help you build the knowledge and skills you need to come up with real solutions and healthy coping strategies for the challenges you face.
💛 A Professional Commitment to Ethical and Culturally Inclusive Practice
Professional counselors are committed to ensuring that every person seeking counseling receives ethical, culturally inclusive services that benefit and protect every client. They consider your unique culture and experiences to see your challenges from your perspective. Counselors prioritize your individuality and strive to meet you where you are.
🌞 Professional counselors are graduate-level mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. They have obtained a master’s degree or higher from a counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). Professional counselors have also obtained the appropriate licenses to practice in their state of residence.
Helios Psychiatry and Counseling offers counseling and medication management. Helios has two locations:
Just off of I-94 at 30472 23 Mile Road in Chesterfield and 625 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite 200 in Troy.
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