How Can Therapy Help Me?
There are a number of benefits available from participating in therapy, including:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and your values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding a resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communication and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
- Gaining a fresh perspective on a difficult problem
Do I Really Need Therapy? I Can Usually Handle My Problems.
It’s okay to ask for help when life gets tough, even if you’ve dealt with challenges before. Therapy is for people who recognize they need support, which is a good thing. It shows you’re taking charge of your life and wanting to make positive changes. Therapy gives you tools to handle difficult situations better, avoid problems, and overcome obstacles in the long run.
Do You Take Insurance, and How Does That Work?
To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:
- What are my mental health benefits?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
- How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
- Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
- What is my deductible, and has it been met?
- How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?