Work & Career Issues

Most of us spend more waking hours at work than at home, so it should be a place where we feel safe. But work brings together many personalities, communication styles, and worldviews, and things do not always go smoothly. Workplace bullying is on the rise, and some studies find that nearly half of American workers have been affected, either as a target or as a witness to the abuse of a coworker.

Common workplace issues include:

• Poor job fit
• Mental anguish
• Sexual or verbal harassment
• Discrimination
• Low motivation and job dissatisfaction

How counseling can help

Counseling for work and career issues helps you understand your own wants and needs and find better ways to handle tension on the clock. It is a neutral place to talk through fears, worries, and stressors and to regain a sense of control over your own well-being. Talk therapy is effective for the depression and anxiety that workplace conflict can cause, and a counselor can teach coping skills for managing work-related stress.