Finding the right talk therapist is hard but there are 2 kinds of talk therapy for you to consider this new year for help.
Let’s face it – 2020 was nasty. We’re suffering with worry, doubt and sadness like never before. So, you’ve decided that talk therapy is for you.
The long and short of it.
Next, you’ll want to think about the amount of time therapy should last. Isn’t that something my provider will tell me?
Yes and no. A licensed provider will help you decide what works best for you, your availability, and the kinds of changes you want to make. But, they may make suggestions depending on the issues you bring.
Short
Short-term gives you the option to continue as you need. An expert counselor will set out a short-term structure (usually about 3 months), identify goals with you and in a few sessions most folks start seeing results. Many professionals refer to this as counseling. As a result, this is best for behaviors, recent minor changes, new phases or experiences and non-life threatening interruptions.
This is also a choice that wise women make for their annual mental health check-up alongside their medical prevention appointments.
Long
Long-term usually means a year or more creating a therapeutic relationship. It’s also known as psychotherapy treatment. So, this kind is suited for dealing with traumas, haunting past concerns, major life changes, dependencies and life-threatening occurrences. Your experienced psychotherapist will ask for detailed information from your lifetime. Questions will involve your upbringing, family behaviors, education, religious involvements and support systems. Women who decide this approach fits their concerns need not worry about the longevity of the treatment. The practitioner received training to help their clients choose when healthy breaks are beneficial and guidelines of when to reach for assistance during the break.
What if I choose wrong?
There really isn’t a wrong one. The professional has trained to know what your need. They should help you find another provider if they’re not right for you.
It’s your choice too! If the fit isn’t right for you, it’s okay to go shopping for elsewhere. It’s not a personal relationship; it’s therapeutic business. You deserve to receive the best care available.
How Do I Get Started?
ChatterSoupe offers a 30-minute phone call dedicated to you, your concerns and questions to help you learn if it’s a good fit.
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