Oftentimes, individuals consider seeking counseling in order to deal with emotional and behavioral problems. It is very important to develop a trusting relationship with your therapist so you can feel comfortable discussing your feelings and issues with them. It is important for you to be an active participant both during your counseling sessions and outside of counseling so change and growth can occur. Additional outcomes of counseling can include gaining a better understanding of yourself, developing plans to make changes in your behavior, and skill development.