Therapy & Counseling
What Is Therapy?
Therapy is a process through which people can gain insight into their behavior and mental health, as well as learn new ways of coping with life’s challenges. Through this process, a therapist helps clients make sense of their problems and develop skills to address them.
Therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on what you need to achieve your goals. Some people may feel they need only a few sessions to work through their issues, while others may choose to see a therapist for one year or more. You should always feel comfortable with the pace of therapy and know that it’s not uncommon for therapists to recommend additional sessions if needed.
“As a mountain you can’t grow, but as a human I can”
-Edmund Hillary
Who Can Get Therapy and Counseling?
When You Feel Overwhelmed by Anxiety or Depression
If you feel like you're constantly worried, depressed, or anxious, therapy could help. It's normal to feel sad occasionally, but if these feelings become overwhelming and interfere with daily life, they may be signs of an anxiety disorder or depression.
When You Have Difficulty Getting Over Past Traumas and Experiences
Therapy can help people address past traumas and other difficult experiences that may still be affecting them today. If you've experienced sexual abuse or violence as an adult, childhood neglect or abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic events, it's never too late to get help from a therapist trained in trauma-focused therapies like EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) or CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). These therapies can help you understand what happened to you so that it doesn't continue to affect your life today.
When You Need Help Controlling an Addiction
You may need therapy if you are trying to kick a drug or alcohol habit or if you have tried many times before and failed. Therapy is also helpful for people who are addicted to other substances, such as gambling or sex.
When You Are Having Trouble Parenting or Getting Along With Your Children
If you have problems with your children, you should schedule an appointment with a family therapist, to talk about how to create more positive communication and better family relationships. If you’re having trouble controlling your anger toward your kids, get help learning how to manage your emotions so that they don’t control you.
If You Are Considering Divorce
Counseling can help couples better understand each other's needs during divorce proceedings and make it easier for them to navigate the emotional turmoil that accompanies splitting up a family unit. If you're thinking about getting divorced but aren't sure if it's right for you, a counselor can help you decide whether this is the best option for your life at this time.