Do I need Psychotherapy?

We all need extra support here and there, but do we want/need to go to therapy to work through our issues? Some reasons to seek psychotherapy may include:

• You do not have the ability to calm your intense emotions

• You have suffered a trauma and cannot stop thinking about it

• You have physical, unexplained pain that will not go away

• You use substances to cope

• Your relationships are deteriorating at work, with family, and with friends

• You stop doing the things you used to enjoy

• You do not enjoy life anymore

Which type of psychotherapy is right for me?

There are many types of psychotherapy, so how do you choose which one is right for you? Let your therapist help you decide. She will work with you, meeting you where you are, to find the most appropriate and effective strategies. She will create a treatment plan as a team with you, to decide on a path of treatment, including the priority of therapeutic goals.

How long will therapy take to help me feel better?

Therapy could be short-term or long-term. The therapist will work with you to help you determine which issues to work on, how long it will take to help you feel better, and which techniques to use. Having a 'new set of ears,' and feeling 'heard' could encourage an immediate release to help you feel better. Remember that psychotherapy is only as effective as the work you put into it. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), I will help you learn to change your thought process, to change behaviors. It is important to practice new skills learned daily, so that they become second nature and are ready to use when you do need them. Just like the Karate Kid!

Conclusions

Talk therapy has been shown to be very effective in reducing negative symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, along with many other mental health and life issues. It could also help improve relationships, improve work/life balance, and encourage overall life satisfaction. The therapist will help you figure out the root cause of your uneasy feelings and learn how to cope with them more effectively, so that you could enjoy life again. Call today for a free consultation to determine if psychotherapy is right for you and schedule your first appointment!