Need To Talk To a Therapist?
What do you do when you need to talk to a therapist? Do you scream from your front door that you’re looking for one? Do you hide under the covers waiting for one to find you? This can be a stressful endeavor and needs to be handled with care. Many people say they need to talk to a therapist but few ever do. They get nervous and are afraid to ask for help. Society has pumped into us that we are supposed to be tough, not let others see us sweat. Do not air your dirty laundry. But what about when your feeling really sad and depressed? What about when you have lost a loved one and need to find help to get through the loss? What do you do then?
Need To Talk To a Therapist? When Is The Best Time?
The best time to talk to a mental health counselor is now. Don’t put it off and wait another minute. We get so trapped in our own heads. We assume others don’t and won’t understand us. That’s not true. Humans are all relatable. We need connections with others to feel part of a community and team. The best time to talk to a therapist is when any of the following areas become problematic:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Career change
- Divorce
- Relationship issues
- Bereavement
- Paranoia
- Relocation
- Peer pressure
- Body image issues
- Intimacy issues
- Improve communication
- Family concerns
- Alcohol or drug problem
- Issues around sexuality
- And much much more.
Need To Talk To a Therapist?
So what are the steps that need to be taken when considering the need to talk to a therapist?
- Go online or ask a trusted friend for a recommendation.
- Check the reviews for the therapist. Are the reviews just standard or do they speak to the nature and character of the therapist?
- Is the therapist licensed? You want to make sure the therapist is licensed in the state you reside in.
- Does the pricing match what you can afford. If not is the therapist willing to provide a sliding scale?
- Are you able to speak with the therapist first before booking the session? Make sure you understand his or her theoretical approach. Does it align with your personal philosophy?
- Do you feel safe and comfortable talking with this therapist?
Need To Talk To a Therapist?
If you find that you need to talk to a therapist then don’t push it off. Your mental health is the most. important aspect of you. Without it all other areas of your life cannot align. Call today at. 407-967-1327 and book a session. Your worth it. Our professional team of therapist at High Expectations Counseling are waiting to help you.
