This page is intended to demystify and normalize reasons for seeking therapy, especially for those who may be new to the whole therapy “thing.”

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons! Therapy can be good option for someone who is looking to manage more acute crisis, as well as someone who is wanting to examine and process more historical hurts. Therapy can be for someone who is wanting to do more preventative/maintenance work, and for someone who is wanting to move from past survival mode and into vitality and liveliness. Below you will find a list of common reasons folks seek therapy.

Common Reasons for Seeking Therapy:

• You’re wanting to manage feelings of anxiety or depression

• You really haven’t been feeling like “yourself” for some time

• You’re wanting to increase overall sense of well being and regulation

• You’ve experienced a life transition (new job, new relationship, a move, break up, loss of a loved one, graduation, etc) and are having a challenging time or foresee you may have a challenging time down the line

• The coping strategies you once developed are no longer bringing the relief they once did, or are creating additional distress in your life

• You would like to improve your relationship with others

• You’re experiencing feelings of disconnection and isolation and are looking for a space to feel seen, heard, and connected

• You’re wanting to develop or change your relationship to emotions and feelings

• You’ve experienced a traumatic experience or would like to explore past traumas/hurts

• You would like to develop greater understanding of yourself