Counseling

The licensed therapists at Sauk commits to the highest ethical standards of conduct consistent with the Code of Ethics ascribed by their professional organizations (e.g. American Counseling Association, National Association of Social Workers, American Psychological Association). The therapist commits to maintaining a positive, non-judgmental stance, advocating for positive choices and productive changes. Therapeutic interventions, based on research-based best-practices, are utilized to foster optimal growth.

The client must be willing to explore the behaviors, feelings, and thoughts which bind intrapersonal growth. Connecting with deeply-held beliefs can be fearful; therefore, the growing client must commit to trust the therapeutic process, understanding that time and effort must be invested to bring about the desired changes in the process of self-discovery. Self-growth can be uncomfortable at times, but the outcomes generally are worth the challenges. Honesty is at the heart of a productive counseling relationship. A client should expect growth to occur in proportion to the honesty presented. Withholding pertinent information is linked to a number of physical and psychological issues. Lack of honesty in the professional therapeutic relationship can significantly delay the progress sought.