Walking into a therapist’s office or attending a virtual teletherapy appointment for the first time is a leap of faith. You are about to share your most intimate thoughts and experiences with a stranger. Yet, when the counselor is a good fit, the work you do together can be transformative.
Skillful therapists offer you a fresh perspective and help you to identify triggers, process past trauma, and overcome long-held fears and insecurities. They also provide objective support and teach you different strategies to manage the stressors in your life.
“Psychotherapy can serve as a safe space to work through problems you may be experiencing and can help with areas in which you feel stuck or at an impasse,” says Sarah Selden, PhD, who has a private practice in New York City and is a cofounder of Greenwich Mental Health Group in Greenwich, CT.
As for the more-immediate results, effective talk therapy “can also improve your relationships and provide relief when you are suffering,” Selden says.
Especially if you are feeling a bit unsure after scheduling your initial appointment—or even after a few sessions—familiarizing yourself with different types of talk therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance commitment therapy, can go a long way toward bolstering your confidence. When you know what to expect and what your other options are, you can make better-informed decisions about your well-being.
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