Someone asked me recently,
“Why psychotherapy?
I think I can solve my problems on my own!”
While that is true for most people most of the time, we sometimes come up against a situation or a relationship in which we need some help.
As I was considering a response, I realized that most people do not go through life without struggles. Of course, some are more severe than others, but if we are honest with ourselves, we can recognize that sometimes we might benefit from someone who is outside of the situation and can be more objective.
Many patients come through my door suffering from depression that may or may not be responding to medication. Others come with anxieties and paralyzing fears.
Still others want to make behavioral changes such as having fewer anger outbursts or arguments with their significant others.
By approaching therapy from a holistic approach addressing the interplay of mind, body, and spirit, many return to their lives with a greater sense of healing and wholeness.