Therapists provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find therapy a tremendous help to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of everyday life. Your therapist can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem and help you find a solution.
How you benefit depends on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn
Some of the benefits of therapy include:
Attain a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
Develop skills for improving your relationships
Resolve the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
Learn new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Manage anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
Improve communications and listening skills
Change old behavior patterns and develop new ones
Discover new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
Improve your self-esteem and boost self-confidence
What SHOULD I EXPECT FROM therapy ?
Therapy differs based on the individual; because each person has different needs and goals for therapy. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your relevant personal history, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal growth and development. It is most common to meet your therapist weekly, sometimes more often.
It is important to understand that you will see the most progress in therapy when you actively participate in the process. The ultimate goal of therapy is for you to take what you learn in session and incorporate these learnings into your daily life. Beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals.
Is Therapy RIGHT for Me?
People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition such as unemployment, divorce, or a new job. Some are having difficulty dealing with stressful circumstances. Some people need help managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can provide some much needed encouragement and help develop 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 short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to tackle the challenges in their lives and ready to take control and make changes.
