YOU 101: Should You Try Therapy?

Counseling and psychotherapy are mysterious to most people.  Go here to read my article "What is Counseling."  Recently reality TV has shown a (sometimes) therapeutic process or two, but not many.  It's still hard to tell what therapy is really for or if you need it.  Sometimes a friend or relative might talk about going to see a counselor and you might think, "I wonder if I should try that."  In fact, there are many reasons people seek out therapy (and benefit from it).  You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, wondering if you should cut down on the beer or wine, trying to improve your...

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How to Find a Good Therapist

Looking for a counselor can be confusing and stressful.  There are several things you should consider when choosing yours.  I hope you can find some useful information here to make it a bit easier.  It's really important to find a therapist who knows what they're doing and whom you like.  However, these are not the only important things to consider.  Here's a quick list of important considerations: 1. Ask If They Have Ever Been in Therapy Themselves: Though they're unlikely to tell you what for, most therapists will answer this question honestly.  It's very important for a therapist...

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