What exactly are you getting yourself into by coming to see us? Fair question…
expect to be challenged We believe we can offer hope in the most discouraging situations.
expect a comfortable environment The entire LifeWorks counseling experience is designed for you, not for us. It’s our goal to help you relax and feel comfortable. We know you’re here to talk about some pretty difficult stuff and we want to make that as natural and comfortable as possible. Have a seat in our waiting room. Enjoy the groovy vibe, terrific music (often featuring local bands), current magazines, our puppy named Gunner (in Dallas only) and help yourself to a bottle of H20 and all the Dr. Pepper you can drink.
expect creative, collaborative care from a team you can trust At The LifeWorks Group, we live and die by our team approach. Every member of the staff will be available to your therapist to generate ideas, offer points of view, and even team up on cases (for example, one of us will sometimes see the teen while another LifeWorker tackles the family work). We believe that working in isolation is not only limiting (and also no fun), but robs you, the client, of the opportunity to receive valuable insight from someone other than the person sitting across the therapy room from you. We’re not into Lone Ranger therapy. No one person has all the answers.
expect the unexpected At The Lifeworks group, you can expect creative thinking and a fresh approach to your situation. Each LifeWorker was hired, in part, for his or her capacity for creativity. We not only think outside the box, we sometimes shred it and throw a parade for a client who experiences as a victory.
don’t expect a finger-wag If you are looking for a finger-wag, you’ve come to the wrong place. At The LifeWorks Group, we understand that everyone struggles and that the only “normal” people out there are the ones you don’t know very well. You can expect your therapist to be compassionate and caring, even when confronting. It’s our goal to help you tackle your issues with enthusiasm, creativity, honesty, common sense and a sense of humor.
expect to give up blame and shame As systemic therapists, we do not find it helpful to blame anyone else for your problems. Taking responsibility for yourself and your life is ultimately your task, no matter who started the ball rolling. At The LifeWorks Group, we’re interested in understanding how everyone and everything in your situation fits together, so that we can help you untie the knots and make something positive out of even the most troubling life experiences.
expect inevitable but minimal paperwork We value your time and like you, perhaps, regard paperwork as a necessary evil. Our apologies in advance. If you prefer, you can download your necessary forms here. Please bring your completed paperwork with you. If you forget, ask our office manager and paperwork will be provided for you to fill out while you’re waiting.
Questions? Call or email LifeWorks for more information.
