Reasons
for Considering Therapy
By Licia Ginne, LMFT
§ You feel overwhelmed, depressed,
stressed or hopeless.
§ You have feelings of panic or anxiety.
§ You are unhappy with your life as it is.
§ You have a hard time standing up for yourself.
§ You have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide.
§ You engage in self-destructive ways.
§ Are going through a divorce or separation.
§ Are not happy in your relationship or marriage.
§ You struggle in relationships, find a pattern of relationship
failure.
§ You are involved in an abusive relationship.
§ You would like to improve the relationship you are
in. Would like help with communication, conflict resolution
and setting goals.
§ Are not happy being single.
§ You feel alone and isolated.
§ Feel your relationship is harmful to you.
§ You have concerns or questions about your alcohol or
drug use.
§ You have concerns or questions about someone else’s
alcohol or drug use.
§ You feel addicted to certain behaviors, i.e. sexual
compulsion, repeated affairs, love or relationship obsession,
as well as food, gambling, spending, relationships or alcohol
and drugs.
§ Experience immobilizing fear, worry, anger or guilt.
§ Find yourself often in conflict with those at work,
family or close relationships.
§ Find your anger rising out of control or losing your
temper easily.
§ Have health concerns or chronic health issues.
§ Feel “stuck” in your life.
§ Recovery from past abuse.
§ Experiencing loss or grief.
§ Feel shy or socially awkward.
This list is just a starting place if you are not sure please
call me or another therapist and talk over your concerns.
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