- How can Therapy Help me?
- Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
- Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?
- What is Therapy like?
How can Therapy Help me?
A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. I can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, and stress management. Many people treated by me over the years have experienced that Therapy can be a tremendous asset to achieving personal growth, better interpersonal relationships, coping with family concerns, marriage/relationship issues, and the challenges of every day life. I can help you to gain a fresh perspective on difficult problems, and help you to find better solutions . The benefits you obtain from psychotherapy depend on how well you use this process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy with me can include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family, relationship, or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Do I Really Need Therapy? I Can Usually Handle My Problems.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, sometimes seeking professional help is necessary. In fact, having enough self-awareness to realize you need a helping hand, and the courage to seek help, is something to be acknowledged. You are taking responsibility for your psychological, and emotional health, by making a commitment to seek help. Therapy can provide long-lasting benefits, giving you the tools you want to avoid triggers, change damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it's right for me?
People have many different motivations for seeking psychotherapy. Some people may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, or relationship problems. Therapy can help provide some of the much needed help with skills to get through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In brief, people seeking psychotherapy often are ready to begin the process of facing challenges in their lives, and have the courage to seek help.
What Is Therapy Like?
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending upon each individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current issues that are happening in your life, and your personal history relevant to your issues. Depending on your specific psychological and emotional needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns, unresolved emotional issues or trauma, or your desire for more personal development.
The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you to bring the insights, awarenesses, and tools that you've acquired in your therapy sessions, and apply it all into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in your therapy sessions, I will often suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your progress and goals - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors, or taking action on your goals. Someone seeking psychotherapy wants to make positive changes in their life, and wants help in order to acquire new perspectives, and with effective help and support, begin taking responsibility for their lives, and emotional well-being.Back to
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