What can you expect to get out of therapy? The possibilities are numerous. Here is just a short list of some of the ways therapy can pay off.

• Building Insight - Therapy can help you explore themes, patterns, and dynamics in your life so that you better understand how you fit into your environment and relationships. You start to understand the influence you possess and the elements of life that influence you, often in subtle ways. Understanding yourself makes it easier to work towards goals and to overcome obstacles.

• Learning Skills - New tools are always helpful, especially if you’re going through changes and challenges. A therapist can help you work on new skills including everything from coping to communicating to how to rest and recharge.

• Catharsis - Having an objective third party to speak to can be incredibly helpful. Mental health professionals care about you and want you to succeed, and we strive to always illustrate our empathy through showing you unconditional positive regard. Having a safe space to freely process your thoughts allows you to be fully seen and accepted without judgement.

• Healing - When you address mental health issues in therapy, you can find relief from the emotional, physical, and mental ramifications of untreated disorders. Therapists apply evidence-based interventions to treat the problems you are facing, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms across the board and to rejuvenated health.

• Exploration - As we change over time, sometimes our desires and goals change without us knowing. Staying stuck on a path when our aspirations are changing in the background can lead to significant turmoil. Therapy can help you explore the things you truly want in life and break down ego, social pressure, and other influences that might be preventing you from seeing and attaining what you really want.

When you’re digging deep for personal growth, the rewards seem to be just about endless! What are some other benefits of therapy you’ve experienced?