Friday, April 14, 2006
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a unique relationship between yourself and a mental health professional (a psychologist or other type of therapist). This relationship will likely be different than any other relationship in your life, since the therapeutic relationship is confidential and the focus will always be on you.
Together, you and your psychologist will work to determine what types of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or environmental situations are causing problems in your life. Psychologists work to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment that is tailored to your specific situation and needs. People begin psychotherapy for a wide range of reasons. Some typical examples of why people enter therapy are to reduce anxiety and/or depression, improve stress management, increase self-acceptance, improve self-esteem, cope with loss or trauma, reach new goals or promote personal growth.
Generally, psychotherapy is a useful tool in helping people cope with their problems.
Psychotherapy is an excellent vehicle to help people work through the problems they are experiencing, so they can move on and enjoy a life that is productive and fulfilling.
Some people seek out a therapist because their feelings are painful or disrupt their lives. Others see a therapist when they are unsatisfied with the direction their lives are going, or to eliminate unhealthy habits or patterns. However, you should discuss with a therapist any fears, concerns, or doubts you may have about the usefulness of psychotherapy in your individual case. With compassionate help, things can get better.
Gregory Koch, Psy.D.
CompassionateHelp.com
Together, you and your psychologist will work to determine what types of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or environmental situations are causing problems in your life. Psychologists work to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment that is tailored to your specific situation and needs. People begin psychotherapy for a wide range of reasons. Some typical examples of why people enter therapy are to reduce anxiety and/or depression, improve stress management, increase self-acceptance, improve self-esteem, cope with loss or trauma, reach new goals or promote personal growth.
Generally, psychotherapy is a useful tool in helping people cope with their problems.
Psychotherapy is an excellent vehicle to help people work through the problems they are experiencing, so they can move on and enjoy a life that is productive and fulfilling.
Some people seek out a therapist because their feelings are painful or disrupt their lives. Others see a therapist when they are unsatisfied with the direction their lives are going, or to eliminate unhealthy habits or patterns. However, you should discuss with a therapist any fears, concerns, or doubts you may have about the usefulness of psychotherapy in your individual case. With compassionate help, things can get better.
Gregory Koch, Psy.D.
CompassionateHelp.com
