10/4 - How Do You Know It's Time to Seek Counseling?
How Do You Know It’s Time to Seek Counseling? I am writing this as a follow up to the blog post a few weeks ago, when we talked about not just seeking therapy when you're in crisis. After writing that, I thought I would share some ways in which you can determine that you might need to seek counseling. As a therapist, one of the questions I hear often is, “How do I know if I really need counseling?” Sometimes people assume counseling is only necessary when life has completely fallen apart. They picture someone in a major crisis, experiencing severe depression or anxiety, going through a divorce, or dealing with a significant trauma. Or worse, they assume that counseling is only for "crazy" people. But counseling doesn't have to begin at the breaking point. And it's definitely NOT just for "crazy" people. Many people seek counseling just to have someone neutral, someone who isn't involved in their daily life, to talk to. Sometimes it's jus...
