The Talking Cure
Everyone struggles from time to time with emotional distress. But when the painful or confusing feelings persist, it may be time to see a therapist.
Psychotherapy, also called counseling, involves a professional relationship between a trained professional and a person who seeks help because they are troubled by something in themselves and/or their lives. The process, which requires a safe, trusting, confidential setting, allows a person to move beyond obstacles and unhappiness into more creative, adaptive, healthy and energetic pursuits.
If you're looking for a therapist, you've probably tried to figure out things for yourself. Maybe you've listened to advice from family and friends. Perhaps you've even read self help books. Still, things aren't working well and you don't know what else to do. You may notice for instance that you keep getting caught in the same old patterns time and again despite your best efforts to do something different, to find someone different.
To help you move past roadblocks you have encountered, an effective therapist will listen closely and patiently. Psychological struggles take time to develop and the process of psychotherapy likewise takes time. In therapy you develop new insights and learn to rework your understandings, even deeply held beliefs you've had about yourself. It's quite a remarkable process to be part of and witness to.
Is Psychotherapy effective:
The answer is a resounding Yes! Research shows that about 75% of people who engage in therapy feel better and are better able to function in their lives. Psychotherapy has been shown to improve emotions and behaviors and to be linked with positive changes in the brain and body The changes in the brain can be seen in brain imaging studies and in most cases the brain changes resulting from psychotherapy were similar to changes resulting from medication without the potential side effects of medication, Further, medications do not help a person change patterns in living, thinking, and behaving so when done well, psychotherapy provides enduring results, well beyond the time medication would be expected to help. The benefits of therapy include fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems and increased work and relationship satisfaction.
To read further on how psychotherapy cures:
The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Science Daily, May, 2013
American Psychological Association, October, 2011
Call now for an appointment:
Everyone struggles from time to time with emotional distress. But when the painful or confusing feelings persist, it may be time to see a therapist.
Psychotherapy, also called counseling, involves a professional relationship between a trained professional and a person who seeks help because they are troubled by something in themselves and/or their lives. The process, which requires a safe, trusting, confidential setting, allows a person to move beyond obstacles and unhappiness into more creative, adaptive, healthy and energetic pursuits.
If you're looking for a therapist, you've probably tried to figure out things for yourself. Maybe you've listened to advice from family and friends. Perhaps you've even read self help books. Still, things aren't working well and you don't know what else to do. You may notice for instance that you keep getting caught in the same old patterns time and again despite your best efforts to do something different, to find someone different.
To help you move past roadblocks you have encountered, an effective therapist will listen closely and patiently. Psychological struggles take time to develop and the process of psychotherapy likewise takes time. In therapy you develop new insights and learn to rework your understandings, even deeply held beliefs you've had about yourself. It's quite a remarkable process to be part of and witness to.
Is Psychotherapy effective:
The answer is a resounding Yes! Research shows that about 75% of people who engage in therapy feel better and are better able to function in their lives. Psychotherapy has been shown to improve emotions and behaviors and to be linked with positive changes in the brain and body The changes in the brain can be seen in brain imaging studies and in most cases the brain changes resulting from psychotherapy were similar to changes resulting from medication without the potential side effects of medication, Further, medications do not help a person change patterns in living, thinking, and behaving so when done well, psychotherapy provides enduring results, well beyond the time medication would be expected to help. The benefits of therapy include fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems and increased work and relationship satisfaction.
To read further on how psychotherapy cures:
The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Science Daily, May, 2013
American Psychological Association, October, 2011
Call now for an appointment:
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122 S Main St., Ste 360B
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-474-0625
experience, expertise, enduring results