Behavioral and Counseling Services, PLLC
Susan Good, MA, LPC, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist
What is Psychotherapy?
Counseling or psychotherapy today is as much about the use of a variety of different talking therapies to facilitate wellness and wholeness as it is about relieving psychological distress. It has proven to be effective in treating mild to moderate forms of emotional or behavioral problems.
Psychotherapy is a general term for a way of treating mental and emotional disorders by talking about your condition and related issues with a mental health professional. It is also known as talk therapy. Psychotherapy can alleviate symptoms such as hopelessness, anger and anxiety so that you can regain a sense of happiness, enjoyment and control over your life.
Benefits of Psychotherapy
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Build healthy ways to cope with stress, anger, depression and other emotional issues
- Gain a deeper understanding of yourself
- Reduce impulsivity and find creative ways to problem solve
- Learn how to identify and change averse behaviors/thoughts
- Improve self-esteem and boost self-confidence
- Gain insight and skills to better manage life transitions
- Set and achieve more realistic goals
- Develop improved communications skills
- Enhance relationships, increase capacity for respect, compassion, trust and joy
