Deciding to go to therapy or counseling is a huge decision. It requires a readiness to change that is more powerful than the desire to keep the status quo. Everyone’s feeling of readiness to reach out and seek support is unique to their own personal journey. If you are wondering if it’s time to go to therapy, there are several key signs that indicate now is the time.
“How do I know it’s time to go to therapy?” That is a common question without a simple answer. However, there are key things that indicate YES, it is in fact time to go to therapy. Here they are:
- You want to go- plain and simple. Therapy is for everyone at any time. If you want to go to therapy or pursue counseling, that is reason enough!
- You feel stuck and don’t know what to do or how to improve your situation
- You have tried many things to feel better without long-term relief
- You are struggling to communicate, which is negatively impacting you and/or your relationships
- You feel alone and could benefit from a safe space to talk about things and gain support
- The stressors in your life feel overwhelming, unmanageable, and/or difficult to deal with
- You frequently feel down, depressed, or hopeless
- You often feel anxious, worried, on edge, fearful, and/or experience panic attacks
- You are struggling to set boundaries
- You are struggling to identify and meet your own needs
- You are experiencing grief or loss
- You are going through a significant life change/transition
- You desire healthier relationships
- You are struggling to navigate conflict
- You use avoidance instead of dealing with problems
- You are struggling with your relationship to alcohol or drugs
- You want to process and work through previous trauma or traumatic events
- You are unhappy in your relationship(s)
- You struggle with negative self-talk and/or intrusive thoughts
- You want to work on boosting confidence and self-esteem
- You experience passive or active thoughts of self-harm
- You struggle to complete daily tasks as you would like
- There is a desire to feel better in some way
- You could benefit from positive unbiased and nonjudgmental support
- You want help working on making changes and/or reaching goals
As you can see, there are MANY reasons that indicate it is time to go to therapy. If you are looking at the list above and able to resonate with even ONE reason, therapy can be a great next step. Whether you are looking for extra support in navigating a current phase of life and it’s challenges, or you are struggling with chronic health challenges or mental health diagnosis, and everything in between, therapy can help.
To learn more about therapy, what this looks like, and how it can help you and your specific needs, reach out for a free telephone consultation call. I am here to answer any questions you might have and help you come up with a customized treatment plan, tailored to meet your specific needs and goals in therapy.