Working with a therapist can assist with managing difficult thoughts and emotions, changing unwanted behaviors, learning new skills and generally improving one’s quality of life and their ability to function across life domains. Below are some of the possible reasons one may want to engage in therapy.
- Reasons You May Want to Consider Seeing a Therapist
- You are feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed or like you don’t have control over your emotions or your life.
- You are feeling you want to make a change in your life and don’t know where to begin.
- You are experiencing anxiety, depression and/or difficulty managing your mood.
- You are feeling isolated or alone.
- You are having family issues.
- You have experienced the loss of a loved one or close friend.
- You have experienced the loss of a job.
- You are having concerns about a relationship you are in.
- You are concerned about your own or a loved one’s use of alcohol and/or drugs.
- You are having trouble sleeping.
- You have experienced a traumatic event and are having difficulty coping.
You or a loved one are trying to cope with a chronic health condition.
You feel like you need someone to talk to. - If you are having thoughts of suicide or harming yourself, please call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Line (1-800-273-8255).