Why is Therapy Helpful?

If you’re wondering: why therapy is helpful & what can you get out of the experience, keep reading.

Every person is going to get something different out of therapy, and therapy can be personalized to each individual. We all have different personalities, past, beliefs, values, experiences, interests, and more that make us our own person. Therapy is no exception - it adapts with us. Here are just a few ways that therapy can be beneficial.

Connection

Sometimes, it’s just nice to talk to someone who is more objective and not a friend, family member, or partner. A warm and professional relationship that can give you the space to process and make sense of your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, identify your needs and values, and act in a way that promotes authenticity and balance.

Insight

We don’t always know why we are feeling a certain way and can get overwhelmed when there are many things going on, especially if those things are out of our control. Talking to a therapist can help explore what you are going through and identify patterns, tools, and promote self-exploration and understanding.

Validation and Growth

We don’t feel things for no reason and many aspects, internal and external, can effect us. Talking to a therapist can help you better understand and work with yourself and what you are going through. Moving toward self-compassion and acceptance as well as towards the growth and change you want to see.

Tools and Mental Health Information

Therapists undergo ongoing trainings and continued education credits in order to meet licensure requirements in their state. Each therapist can take different trainings and education depending on their specialties, interests, and needs in their communities and clients. A part of therapy can be learning some of the research based tools and resources from your therapist to help you reach your goals.

Support

Life can be difficult and challenging, and we are wired for connection. When we go through something difficult, support can help promote feelings of grounding and confidence. Support in therapy can look like having someone you can talk to on your journey who treats you with respect, values your choices as yours, and helps you explore what you need to improve your mental health.

It’s also okay if you do not know exactly what you want out of therapy or how it will be helpful to you. Sometimes, you figure that out along the way and discover it after starting therapy.

Thank you for reading - until next time,

Elizabeth Niewojna, MEd, LPCC