When It’s Time to Consider Counseling

Counseling can help to resolve a number of concerns and symptoms. It has been found to be effective in resolving conflict, improving communication, strengthening relationships, improving symptoms and increasing functioning. Therapy can help you find remission from conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and more. While it can be helpful and effective, many wait until their life has become unmanageable to reach out for help. You don’t have to wait, counseling is not meant to be a last resort.

What Can Counseling Help With?

Counseling, or therapy, can help to address many conditions and concerns. If you are experiencing intrusive mental health symptoms counseling is often thought to be one of the most effective interventions. Licensed therapists and counselors are trained in many evidence based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These approaches can help you to identify what is triggering your symptoms and find healthier ways of both responding and coping.

Therapy can also help you to learn valuable communication, assertiveness and conflict resolution skills. These skills can help you to have healthier relationships and to be more successful in all life areas.

Counseling can help regardless of when you start, however, early intervention can help you to feel better faster. When you start therapy sooner there is often less to work through as what is getting in your way has been present for less time. Many wait to see a therapist as a last resort. Don’t let that be you.

When It’s Time

It’s likely you know the benefits of counseling, though you may still be wondering when it’s time to start. Many of us take pride in handling it “all on our own”. While this type of thinking is natural, it isn’t exactly healthy. Just because you can handle something on your own doesn’t mean you have to, or even that it’s wise to.

If you are experiencing any of the following, it may be time to consider therapy:

  • Change in eating habits or sleeping patterns
  • Unexplained tiredness
  • Significant weight loss or gain
  • Anxiousness
  • Irritability
  • Consistent physical pain
  • Alcohol or substance abuse
  • Academic failure
  • Risky behavior
  • Sad mood
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Inability to focus
  • Racing thoughts
  • Thoughts of death

The right therapist can be a wealth of knowledge and support, helping you to not only feel better but to also reach your goals. If you are struggling, counseling can often help.

Where to Find the Right Therapist

Carolina Counseling Services – Southern Pines Office contracts with many skilled therapists. Our kind and caring Scheduling Team can help you find the right therapist for you.

The right therapist will listen to you and help you to find resolutions that are right for you. Therapy is about you and your goals. You don’t have to stay stuck, therapy can help. Online counseling and in person sessions are available. Call today to get started!

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