Pain is a part of life, but pain does not have to control your life.

Let's face it -- the reality of pain is not the problem.  How you are responding to that reality is.  

Addiction, loss, betrayal, change, and trauma are just a few of the ways in which pain shows up and seemingly takes over our lives.  The ultimate goal of Bayview Counseling Services is NOT to remove the pain of life and living, but to help you to live your life fully and effectively  in spite of the pain.  

Here at Bayview Counseling Services, you will acquire the skills, tools and resources you need in order to take back control of your life and learn how to respond more effectively to pain -- instead of continuing to play the rigged game of "trying to feel  better".  

The tools, skills and resources you gain at Bayview Counseling Services will allow you to: 

• effectively respond to your pain rather than avoid it. 
• accept and effectively use your anger rather than fear it.
• replace addictive, self-destructive behaviors with behaviors that honor and reflect your values.

Who's in charge of your life -- you or your pain?