Romario Seaton
Stevenson University, Psychology 101
Counseling psychology focuses on the emotional, social, mental and health-related concerns of clients. Therapy and rehabilitation are usually the main treatments for clients seeking psychological aid; however, psychologists specializing in counseling generally offer therapeutic treatments to clients with a variety of symptoms. Over the years, counseling psychology has helped many to resolve issues involving self-development, distress and social wellbeing. Counseling psychologists may work with children, adults, families, and couples. These professionals are trained well with the ability to facilitate a client with what is needed for an …show more content…
Half of my family lived in Jamaica and the other half lived here in America. My mother was the closest thing to me as a child and it took me years to get over the fact that she left me and went to another country just to seek a better opportunity. When it came to the point where I had to leave my father in Jamaica to live with her and my stepfather, I did not want to leave. Besides, I was not even prepared emotionally for the migration. It was just too hard for me to leave the person who replaced her all the years she was gone. When I arrived to America I loved it, it looked good, it was new, and the ambience was welcoming, however, I just could not get along with my …show more content…
Counseling psychologists tend to interact with their patients each and every day. Often times they are challenged with emotional problems faced by people on a daily basis. In order to treat patients at their best, counseling psychologists usually accommodate patients into an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. My experience with a counseling psychologist has enabled me to understand that there are professional people out there to help you with your problems, not only emotional problems, but social, mental, developmental, etc. The same way I received the help that I needed, I would love to provide a patient with psychological aid and see the joy they acquire after overcoming a major