Are you feeling stuck, hopeless or confused about something in your life? Are you concerned about your child's behavior or mood? When you are experiencing emotional pain and struggling, whether it's your marriage on the rocks, a discovery that your child has been using alcohol or drugs, or your own negative thinking leading you down a destructive path, difficulties are a part of life, and you don't have to cope alone. Whatever your concern, Lora Hoffstetter and Counseling Associates, LLC located in Hudson, Ohio is dedicated to providing the highest quality, confidential counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults. Our practice works with clients in Hudson as well as many neighboring communities including Stow, Twinsburg, Solon, and Streetsboro. We provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to help foster change and growth at your own pace. Discover self-esteem, personal growth, self-awareness, and self-respect. Conquer past hurts and wounds; let go of irrational fears that stop you from being your best self. Learn new skills to help you become more effective in your relationships. Let us help guide you down a path of healing, hope and restoration. At Lora Hoffstetter and Counseling Associates, LLC we understand how difficult it is to take that initial step in seeking help, whether it be for yourself, your children, or your marriage. Counseling is a brave step forward to gaining greater insight into your struggles and making strides to change maladaptive patterns. It can shed new light on old problems or offer much needed clarity for a current issue you are facing. It doesn't matter if your problem has gone on for many years or it is a recent development. We can help you work through those issues and teach you how to handle them better. Many times you may want to turn to family and friends. Unfortunately, they may not always have the skills and knowledge to give you the best advice. Our licensed professionals can help you get through difficult times in the healthiest way possible. Counseling is a process where you and a therapist discuss the issues you are facing and design a treatment plan that helps you achieve your desired goals. Your counselor doesn't have all the answers to your problems; rather, he or she works collaboratively with you to solve problems together, often by tapping into your own resources. A formal mental health assessment is the first step in deciding if counseling is right for you. After your initial session, your therapist will guide you in deciding what specific problems you would like to work on, how many sessions you might need, and how often you should attend. Our licensed therapists can provide counseling for a wide variety of issues and concerns. Check out our When to Seek Help page for a comprehensive list of concerns that might cause you to seek counseling.