People seek therapy for all kinds of reasons. Thinking about your reasons can be helpful in guiding your process with your therapist.
Negative Reasons
You’re struggling and something isn’t right.
- You can articulate a particular issue you’re having and you’d like a space to discuss it with someone.
- You feel a persistent sadness and loss of wellbeing, even if you have trouble describing why.
- You struggle with addiction or compulsive tendencies.
- You’re navigating an injury, a diagnosis, or a chronic illness.
- You’re going through a stressful life change, such as moving or changing jobs.
- You’re experiencing loss or grief, maybe for a relationship or from losing a loved one.
- You’re having trouble focusing or managing the details of your life.
Positive Reasons
You’re okay, but you’d like to make some improvements.
- You’re a business owner and you’d like to develop better time management skills.
- You’re a student and you want to improve your focus.
- You’d like to implement better habits in your life such as healthy eating or exercise.
- You’re a parent and you’d like to be more effective for your children.
- You want to improve your self esteem and mindset.
A therapist is happy to discuss any of these issues with you and help you reach your next steps.
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