How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?

Everyone makes missteps and occasionally slips into risky behaviors.

But when you can’t stop a specific behavior, if it’s interfering with your ability to function properly in your daily life, or it’s negatively affecting your relationships, it’s time to pause and seek help.

There’s no single way to get over past trauma, but if you can’t stop thinking about your trauma, or you’re isolating yourself because of fear it will happen again, there are ways to cope.

Sometimes, in the face of big decisions, your family and friends won't give you the best perspective, because they are too invested to be objective.

A good therapist won’t make the choice for you - they will work with you so that you can figure out the right answer for yourself.

A therapist can help you either strengthen or leave a bad relationship and can help with coping techniques if it ends.

Couples therapy can also be a good way to maintain a happy relationship. You don’t need to be in crisis to seek out a therapist who can help you ensure you’re communicating effectively.

In situations where your physical well-being is tied to your mental state — for things like insomnia, weight loss, dealing with chronic pain and so on — therapy can help.