Is therapy right for me?

 

There are many reasons people decide to seek out therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, tools and techniques, and coping strategies for issues such as anger management, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, unresolved childhood issues, and stress management. 

 

Many people find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or help guide you in the direction of a solution. 

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The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how you use the process and put into practice what you learn.

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Some of the benefits available from therapy 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, anxiety, depression, and other emotional pressures

• Improving communication and listening skills

• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones

• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family, your relationships or with a partner

• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

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It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.