What is Therapy?

Mental health therapy, sometimes called counseling, psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a relationship with a trained mental health professional where you will have purposeful conversations to help you understand yourself more fully so you can address life's challenges more effectively and authentically. These challenges can be things like feeling sad or worried, having trouble in relationships, or dealing with difficult experiences from the past. Working through these challenges with a trusted guide who believes in you help you grow into your full and authentic self with confidence.

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Why go to Therapy?
 

Many people go to therapy to feel better and learn new ways to cope with their problems. Therapy can help you:  

• Understand yourself better: Learn why you think, feel, and act the way you do.

• Learn new skills: Develop healthy ways to handle stress, worry, and other challenges.

• Improve relationships: Build stronger connections with others.

• Heal from the past: Overcome and grow from difficult experiences.

• Feel better about yourself: Develop confidence and self-esteem.  

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Different Types of Therapy
 

There are different types of therapy to help different people:

• Talking one-on-one: You meet with the therapist by yourself.

• Couples therapy: For couples who want to improve their relationship.

• Family therapy: For families to work through problems together.

• Group therapy: You meet with other people who have similar challenges.
   

Who are Therapists?
 

Therapists are licensed and trained professionals who help people with their mental health. Some common types of therapists include counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists.  

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