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Healing Your Mind:5 Life Changing Benefits of Seeking Therapy.

When people hear the word ’therapy a lot of people associate it directly with different mental illnesses. When it is related to such measures, it makes it impossible for one to invest in their mental health.

When one is struggling with their mental health, one is bound to suffer emotionally as well as physically(Lindberg,2020).

Seeking therapy does not have to be shameful but rather seen as a tool for self-improvement. Therapy has great benefits when it comes to your well-being.


In this article, we will highlight these benefits and also introduce providers who can help you walk in this journey of wellness.



The Benefits Include:

  1. Increased Self Awareness.

In therapy, one focuses on different aspects of their life. According to the types of therapies employed by the professional, one may delve more into how they feel, their childhood, and even the social environment around them.


When reflecting on the different things, one gets to understand themselves even better. For example, one may struggle to express how they feel but through therapy, they get to know where the different fears they have stem from.


When one gains such awareness, it then becomes easy to navigate through life even with the challenge it has since one is well aware of who they are.

  1. Encourages Personal Development.

While in therapy, the therapist walks with you at each step of the journey. The therapist also equips you with different strategies that you can apply in your day-to-day life.


The tools are practical and can be easily applied in your life and this helps you improve your quality of life. For example, if you are struggling with social anxiety, the therapist will provide tools for you to navigate when it comes to the different social spaces.


The tools make life easy for you and make you see that you can manage even while struggling and it gets better every day.

  1. Healing Your Trauma.

Life throws curveballs at everyone. You can experience the loss of a job, a person, or even a pet. You may also be going through a transition in your life and the road ahead seems dark.


When we have trauma in us, it tends to bring a lot of things in our lives to a standstill. For example, after one loses a pet they have loved for years or months, one goes through the grieving process. The process may also affect productivity and at extreme levels make one take a long time to get back to normal life.


Therapy helps one realize that there is life after a storm. It helps you get through your trauma and makes you rise above it.

  1. Enhanced Physical Well-Being.

When you are struggling mentally, your physical health also deteriorates. For instance, after one loses a loved one, one may want to isolate. During the isolation, one may want to sleep all day and as time passes the body feels weak and fatigued.


In therapy, the techniques employed will encourage you to be more present but at the same time also take care of your well-being. It can be techniques such as nature therapy, exercise or even sleep hygiene just to name a few.

  1. Long-Term Investment.

The different tools that one receives in therapy can be applied for a long time. You go through life carrying the knowledge and this helps you go through life smoothly no matter the seasons in your life.

The awareness you gain helps carry you through even years after receiving therapy.


Meet Tina Robertson.



Tina Robertson is a therapeutic counselor with 7 years of experience. Tina has great experience in trauma-informed therapy but can also work with anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being.

Motivated by the changes she has seen therapy have on her clients, Tina is devoted to helping you get through any challenges you might be experiencing in life by helping you unravel these difficulties.

Meet Marlene Ward.



Marlene Ward is a Board Certified Mental health coach. Marlene is a certified coach with great expertise in the challenges that face women.

Whether you are feeling stuck in your professional or personal life, or even looking to have someone hold your hand in your life journey, at whatever point you are, Marlene is devoted to helping you.

Marlene has supported her clients in emotional, physical, spiritual, and even relationship wellness.

She is well-rounded to ensure that she equips you with the tools and knowledge you need in your journey.

Conclusion.

To sum up, therapy is essential in your journey of holistic wellness. The benefits are life-changing and you become a new person when you know who you are. With the guidance of a counselor, you gain insight and elevate your life.


Take that step today! 


References.

Lindberg, S. (2020, October 24). Benefits and Options for Therapy. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-therapy.



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