Question 1

Why do people go to therapy?

Accepted Answer

People attend therapy usually because they have any number of issues or concerns and they feel they want to improve the quality of their life and make changes to support better outcomes.  By engaging in the therapeutic process with the therapist they become more self empowered, reduce anxiety and depression, and develop coping skills.

Question 2

What is the Therapeutic Process?

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic process involves the patterns of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings and behavior that are brought to awareness through the relationship between the therapist and client. The understanding of this material helps to create change.

Question 3

How Do I Determine If the Therapist is Right for me?

Accepted Answer

They actually listen to you and they ask what you want to address
You feel validated. ... They are client centered focused
They want what's best for you and they want you to determine what the best is
They're a strong, clear, and concise communicator and they ask you to consider possibilities
They check in with you frequently to identify your progress.
They take the time to educate themselves. ... and provide self-education to you
You view them as an ally and they earn your trust

Question 4

What Benefits Can I expect from Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Increased self-acceptance, self-knowledge, self-awareness, improved relationship quality, and heightened consideration of others,  Skills and tools you take with you to address future issues and concerns.

Frequently asked questions

Why do people go to therapy?

What is the Therapeutic Process?

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