Work In Progress Counseling, LLCIssue No. 1



Greetings!


Please allow me to take a few minutes of your time to introduce you to Work in Progress Counseling Services, and the resources I have to offer. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor credentialed by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. I present 7 years of experience to clients, providing a new resource for families and individuals in need of compassionate and professional services in the Birmingham area.

   

I currently offer the following services:

  • Adolescent Counseling
  • Anger Management
  • Divorce Recovery
  • Family Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Grief Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Marital Counseling
  • PTSD Counseling
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Substance Abuse Counseling/ Assessment

 

For more information, please visit my website www.WorkinProgresscounseling.com.

To schedule an appointment, call (205) 994-4563. 
 
Sincerely,
Cherie May, LPC
Work In Progress Counseling, LLC

 


Coping 

is the way people deal with life situations/ stress.

There are HEALTHY and UNHEALTHY ways of dealing with stress. The following are some HEALTHY ways of dealing with stress:  

 

 
  • Go for a walk.
  • Spend time in nature.
  • Call a good friend.
  • Sweat out tension with a good workout.
  • Write in your journal.
  • Take a long bath.
  • Light scented candles.
  • Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea.
  • Play with a pet.
  • Work in your garden.
  • Get a massage.
  • Curl up with a good book.
  • Listen to music.
  • Watch a comedy.

Work in Progress Counseling, LLC
Corporate East Building
213 Gadsden Hwy Suite 102
Birmingham, AL 35235 

In This Issue
Healthy Coping Strategies
What is Group Therapy
What is Group Therapy?

  

Group therapy is a form of counseling in which a small number of people (5-10) come together under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one another. Group therapy has been widely used and has been a standard and effective treatment option for over 50 years. In group, not only do clients receive tremendous understanding, support, and encouragement from others facing similar issues, but they also gain different perspectives on those issues.

 

Why Group Therapy?    

 

Group therapy, like individual therapy, is a powerful vehicle for growth and change, and is intended to help people who would like to gain support, increase self- awareness, and learn new ways to cope with personal or interpersonal challenges.  

Group therapy is a wonderful place to make personal changes and practice new behaviors in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. I am currently accepting clients for 3 groups:  

 

 

 


The Mission of Work in Progress Counseling, LLC is to provide direction, guidance, and support in a safe environment for those who desire emotional, relational, and spiritual healing.