First, let's talk about what therapy is NOT:
- Just venting
- Being told what to do
- Only for "serious" mental illness
- A sign of failure
Counseling or mental health therapy IS confidential, person-centered, goal-oriented, and collaborative. During therapy, we focus on identifying patterns and learning skills.
Therapy works because it:
- Increases awareness of thought and stress patterns.
- Teaches emotional regualtion skills.
- Reduces chronic nervous system overload.
- Improves communication and problem-solving.
- Supports behavior change over time.
