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Is therapy right for me?
Is therapy right for me?
The decision to seek therapy can be a difficult one. Whether deciding if therapy is necessary or which therapist is right for you, others can help.
• Ask a friend who has shared they are in therapy if they are happy with their therapist
•Ask your family doctor have a therapist they can recommend
•Check with your insurance provider. They will have a list of professionals in your area and their specialties
Am I depressed or just sad?
Am I depressed or just sad?
Sadness is an emotion we experience at many times in our lives. Often it is necessary to decide when we have been “sad” for too long. Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
• Does my future seems hopeless?
•Has the pleasure and joy gone out of my life?
•Have I lost interest in aspects of life that used to be important
to me?
•Has my sleep has been disturbed—too little, too much, or broken
sleep?
•I feel depressed even when good things happen to me?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, it is a good idea to seek an evaluation from a mental health professional.
Most important, if you do not feel comfortable with your therapist discuss it with them. If the feeling remains, be sure to move on to another clinician!
Which therapist is right for me?
Which therapist is right for me?
It important for you to “click” with your therapist. If you do not feel comfortable with him/her, you will not be able to work together to achieve your goals. Here are a few tips to choosing a therapist for yourself:
• Ask a friend who has shared they are in therapy if they are happy with their therapist
•Ask your family doctor have a therapist they can recommend
•Check with your insurance provider. They will have a list of professionals in your area and their specialties
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