How do you know if you need therapy? And also how do you know when a therapist is working for you - or not? On this episode, Caitlin explores what indicates now might be the right time to pursue therapy, and if you do pursue therapy, how to tell if you'd found a good fit for your clinical needs.
Checklist - Could Therapy Be Helpful For You?
Do you feel overwhelmed?Has your quality of life decreased?Have your relationships, job, or school been negatively impacted?Do your emotions feel all over the place?Do you feel hopeless?Do you feel anxious to the point where those thoughts and feelings take up a large part of your day?Are you withdrawn or isolated from others?After having your first session or two, it’s important to think about the following questions:
Did you feel confident that your therapist understood and cared about what you were saying?Did their insight or guidance resonate with you?Did you feel like you were being judged?Did you feel like you were able to relate to them? Did it feel too clinical?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk_therapy_to_me/