How to Know When It’s Time to See a Therapist

Mental health professionals can address a variety of issues:

• if you are struggling to reach your goals a therapist can address issues like procrastination, perfectionism—all of which can make reaching a goal nearly impossible.
• if you want to improve your relationship(s) a therapist can assist you with the skills and tools you need to form and maintain healthier connections.
• if you want to increase your self-awareness they can help you discover the self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

You can benefit from seeing a therapist:

• if you are facing major life transitions like starting a new job, moving to a new city, or ending a relationship that might create a fair amount of distress for you.
• If you’re questioning your parenting skills or you have questions about whether your child’s behavior is normal, talking to a therapist might be in order.
• if you need help processing a traumatic event. This could prevent you from developing PTSD; it may even help you grow from the experience.

Here's when you seeing a therapist is in order:

• when your mood is affecting your work. A therapist can help you get unstuck by assisting you process your emotions and practice new skills
• when your emotional state is impacting your appetite or sleep. Once a physician is able to rule out possible medical causes for your change in sleep or appetite, a therapist can help you determine if there are emotional causes.

You should talk to a therapist:

• if you’ve lost interest in activities you used to enjoy, maybe you are growing a little depressed, or maybe you are developing some anxiety. A therapist can help you uncover why you’ve lost interest in those things as well as help you see how the lack of fun activity can take a toll on your well-being.
• if your social life is suffering, a therapist may help you find people you can connect with or teach you skills that enhance your social life 

Everyone experiences cognitive distortions sometimes. Here's how a therapist can help:

• if you want to change unhelpful thinking patterns, A mental health professional can help you develop a healthier inner dialogue. And that could be key to living your best life.
• if you don’t feel as happy as you think you could be, a therapist can help you develop a little change to your habits, mindset, lifestyle, or daily routine.