Individual Psychotherapy

Many people believe that psychotherapy can’t possibly help them. Some worry that their problems are too difficult to be improved by something as simple as talking. Others feel that their issues aren’t severe enough to warrant this kind of care, and they should just “get over it.” But psychotherapy is like any other form of health care. If you’re suffering, you deserve effective treatment.

If you’re looking for evidence that it can help, psychotherapy has the scientific data to back it up. About 75 percent of people who turn to psychotherapy report that they’ve benefitted from the process. Research shows that they experience positive changes in their emotions, behaviours, and relationships.

Psychotherapy does more than just lift people’s moods. It’s been shown to improve function in their bodies as well. Just as emotional problems such as depression can have physical symptoms, finding relief can be felt in the body as well. The results include fewer sick days, less disability, a reduction in medical problems, and boosted work satisfaction. When you are able to take control of your choices, daily life feels lighter, both figuratively and literally.

On top of that, brain imaging techniques have shown that therapy even helps to make positive changes in the way the brain works. These changes help people with mental illness to function more effectively. The improvements are significant, and they are similar to what patients experience when using medication.

This doesn’t mean that you have to choose between medication and psychotherapy. We are committed to finding the most effective treatment plan for each patient, and for some people, that includes both medication and therapy.

Mounting research shows that psychotherapy is an effective way to guide people to happier, healthier lives. If you’re interested in reading more information, click here for a deeper discussion about the evidence showing what psychotherapy can do.

If this sounds familiar, psychotherapy can provide the support and guidance you’ve been looking for. Working with a psychotherapist can help people with a wide range of emotional struggles and mental illnesses. Having a nurturing, non-judgmental source of encouragement enables you to start on the path to healing and a renewed sense of peace.

Whatever the issues are that you’re dealing with, you’ll find that therapy with a compassionate psychotherapist will help. With guidance, you can make the changes in your life that will bring relief. You can experience profound and long-lasting improvements, even in problems you’ve been struggling with for years.