How can therapy help me?

There can be many benefits to participating in therapy. Therapists can 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, behavioral problems, etc. Additionally, many people also find that therapists can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, 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. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on the effort you put forth during the process as well as practicing what you learn outside of the office. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and supports giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

• Explore thoughts, feelings, and worries without judgment
• Attain a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships and behaviors
• Learn to express your thoughts/feelings rather than suppress them 
• Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
• Develop coping strategies to manage various issues
• Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improve communication and listening skills
• Decrease negative habits
• Improve relationships with others
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family
• Identify/learn healthy boundaries 
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence