If you are not sure that what you are going through is normal, you might feel better just by reaching out. It is possible that you will get initial relief from just scheduling an appointment or sending an email. The team at The Counseling Collective can help you decide if you should come in for an evaluation and further support.

CONSIDER THESE REASONS TO ENGAGE IN THERAPY:  

• The sooner you get professional help, the sooner you will start feeling better. Therapy provides you with a frame of reference that will help you build a healthier perspective on some of your unwanted thoughts and feelings.

• If you are so overwhelmed that adding therapy to your already-full-plate doesn’t feel plausible, remember that therapy can help you minimize those overwhelmed feelings and also decrease depression and anxiety with resources and clinical skills. If getting out of the house is too much of a barrier, consider teletherapy. With new and emerging technologies, you can engage in therapy from the comfort of your very own home.

• Maybe you are not worried about how you are feeling right now, but you have a history of depression or anxiety—during big life transitions. Remember that any kind of support during times of change is extremely valuable.

• While relying on friends and family is wonderful, everyone benefits from an outside perspective. A therapist comes with a different understanding that your friends and family may not have. Therapy might be the very place you need to express yourself freely and without judgment.

• As a parent or caregiver, your mental and overall health is just as important as your child’s. Treatment is available and it works. Reach out today!