Knowing when to see a professional counselor can help you stop a problem from growing into a crisis. If you're hesitant, remember that professional counselors help by providing objective feedback and work with you to achieve resolution at your own pace. Counseling might be a good idea if you: 1) struggle with unrelenting feelings of sadness; 2) suddenly experienced personal loss; 3) can't resolve sleep difficulties; 4) feel hopeless; 5) experience worry that interferes with daily functioning; 6) have relationship, parenting or other issues. If you're uncertain, a consultation can be helpful. There may be other ways to resolve your issue, but speaking with an experienced professional is often the quickest way to finding the solution.