Benefits of Professional Therapy

How Therapy Helps

Professional therapy can make a profound impact on the lives of the individual, family, and their relationships. Counseling is a collaboration between the counselor and client that is based on a wellness model aimed to improve the client’s quality of life. Therapy is grounded in dialogue designed to encourage and aid in self-discovery and understanding, helping the individual to navigate their feelings and concerns that are causing emotional and/or physical turmoil. Therapy improves the emotional and psychological well-being of the client, but it has also been linked to positive changes in the brain and body.

Professional therapists offer a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore the client’s thoughts, feelings, relationships and behaviors to gain insight and understanding of themselves, their choices and life experiences. Therapy is effective in helping clients to confront a myriad of concerns. Some seek therapy to address and resolve feelings of anxiety, depression or anger. Others seek therapy due to a chronic illness or mental illness, searching for ways to navigate their emotional and physical well-being. Individuals going through a divorce, facing an empty nest, navigating a new job or facing a big life change can also benefit from professional counseling.