Mental health therapy is a way to talk to a trained professional about your feelings, thoughts and problems. Here, we’ll explain what individual therapy is, why you might want to try it and what you can expect during your therapy sessions with First Stop Health.
What is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy is when you talk with a licensed therapist who is trained to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors better. It’s a safe space where you can share anything on your mind without being judged. Therapists are trained to help with a variety of issues, such as:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Life changes
- Self-esteem
- And more
Reasons to Try Individual Therapy
There are many reasons why someone might want to try therapy. Here are some common ones:
- Feeling Sad or Anxious: If you’ve been feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed for a while and those feelings are having a negative impact on how you function at work, home, or with friends, therapy can help you figure out why and what to do about it.
- Coping with Loss: Losing a loved one or going through any kind of loss is difficult. Therapy gives you a safe place to talk about your feelings and get support as you heal.
- Healing from Trauma: Therapy can help you process and understand past traumatic events in a safe environment, allowing you to heal and reduce the emotional pain or fear connected to the experience.
What to Expect
If you’ve never met with a First Stop Health therapist before, it can be helpful to know what to expect. Here’s how it usually works:
- Your First Session: In your first session, your therapist will ask questions about yourself and why you’re seeking help. This is a chance for you to get to know your therapist and for them to understand what you’re experiencing and for the two of you to identify your goals for therapy.
- Talk About Life experiences, Stressors and Strengths: In therapy, you’ll talk about whatever is on your mind. This might include things that are bothering you, situations you find difficult or emotions you don’t understand. Your therapist will listen and help you figure out why you feel the way you do.
- Learning New Tools: Your therapist will teach you healthy ways to handle your thoughts, and emotions, and relationships. These could be coping strategies for stress, new ways to think about problems, or even healthier ways of handling conflict- so they don’t seem so overwhelming.
- Safe and Private: Everything you share with your therapist is confidential. It’s a safe space to talk about anything without worrying about judgment.
Therapy is a way to take care of your mental health, just like exercise helps you take care of your body. Whether you’re dealing with stress, sadness or just want to understand yourself better, therapy can be a helpful tool. If you’re thinking about trying First Stop Health mental health care, remember that it’s a place where you can get support, learn new skills and feel better. Schedule a visit with a First Stop Health mental health provider to get started!
Care you will love.