People often wonder when they should seek professional counseling.  How do you know when seeing a therapist would help?  There is no easy answer that fits for everyone.  I have listed some of the most common reasons why people seek out psychological counseling.

• They are experiencing a transition or crisis which is causing difficulty in their lives.

• They have ongoing anxiety, depression, anger, guilt or obsessive behaviors which they cannot overcome on their own.

• They have lost interest in their work and would like to explore different vocational paths.

• They have had a painful experience and need help coping with it.

• They are unhappy in their marriage or another relationship and want to learn more about communication, conflict resolution and having healthy relationships.

• They see destructive patterns in their lives which they would like to change to make their lives better.

• They are having trouble finding meaning in their lives.

• They want to enhance their personal growth  and their relationships.

Psychotherapy can help individuals better understand and accept aspects of themselves and others.  Clients develop insight into their repetitive patterns and choices which keep them dissatisfied and unhealthy.  With this new knowledge comes empowerment and the possibility for change.