Therapy Process
Therapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the
personality of both the therapist and the patient and the concerns that are
being addressed in Therapy. There are many different methods that therapist may
use to deal with the problems that you hope to address. Therapy is not like a
medical doctor visit; it calls for an active effort on the part of the patient.
Therapy can aid you in discovering tools and techniques that can be utilized to
improve the quality of your life and your relationships. Therapy involves
change, which may feel threatening not only to you but also to those people
close to you. The prospect of giving up old habits, no matter how destructive or
painful, can often make you feel very vulnerable. The process can include
experiencing feelings like sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, and fear and making
changes that you did not originally intend. Like any professional service,
therapy may not work, and for a relatively small number of people, problems may
get worse. Even so, many people find that therapy is worth the discomfort they
feel. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific
problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress.