Therapy
holds the realistic hope and meaningful possibility of making significant changes in a positive direction in your life.
Examples of situations in which therapy can help are when someone:
• feels sad, depressed, worried, anxious, or stressed
• wants to eliminate self-defeating behaviors
• is dieting or overeating for
too long or it becomes a problem (eating disorders)
• is coping with a new diagnosis of a serious problem such as HIV or cancer
• is dealing with family changes
such as separation and divorce
• is concerned with alcoholism or addiction
• is trying to come to terms with a painful or traumatic personal history
• feels
stuck and has difficulty connecting with others
• is struggling expressing feelings or asserting themselves
• can't manage their anger and frustration
• struggles with low self-esteem
• feels like they are not getting
what they want out of life
•
makes bad choices parenting their children
• has difficulties relating to bosses or coworkers
• wants to make healthier choices
and end self-defeating behaviors
•
hopes for deepening self understanding and fulfillment in personal life
• has difficulty trusting in relationships and/or history of marital conflicts
• has
past history of abuse or neglect
Examples
specific to adolescents and teenagers:
• is dealing with an attention
problem or learning difficulty
• abuses alcohol, drugs, or other substances
• avoids school or is flunking classes
• exhibits problematic behavior
at home
