Why Everyone Can Benefit From Therapy

A designated time to stop and reflect in a fast-paced world. Therapy can help unravel some of what is keeping a person from being the best version of themselves and get unstuck.

Let's take five minutes to see this week in a new light. By Wendy Rose Gould & Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief Top of Mind Why Everyone Can Benefit From Therapy   Though there's greater awareness and acceptance around therapy today compared to the past, there's still this floating idea that it's only meant for people who really need help. The reality is that therapy can help anyone, including couples madly in love, happy families, and thriving individuals.   Ultimately, the goal of therapy is to help us understand ourselves better, work through complex feelings, and equip ourselves with healthy coping mechanisms for life's everyday curveballs. How Therapy Works  Therapy looks different for everyone. Some people go several times a week while others choose to go once a month. Some prefer to consistently see a therapist over the course of a few months to work through a specific trauma while others make it a lifelong practice.   Whatever pace you prefer and personal goals you set, your therapist can help guide you by asking the right questions, validating your feelings, and serving as a nonjudgmental ear to your thoughts.     Therapy can provide a designated time to stop and reflect in a fast-paced world. It can help unravel some of what is keeping a person from being the best version of themselves and get unstuck."  — MARGARET SEIDE, MD    Cost of Therapy Therapy costs range from $50 to $200 per session depending on your location, as well as the structure and length of your sessions. If cost is an issue, consider seeking a therapy service that offers sliding scale payments. Many therapists offer virtual services, and there are even online therapy services.     On the Bright Side Ways to Stay Positive This Week Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Body  If therapy is of interest to you, allocate time this week to research therapists in your area. Reach out to one or two that resonate with you to get a better feel for their approach. Commit to going to one session and take it from there.  If you're interested in learning more about online therapy, look through our list of the best online therapy programs of 2021. Leave it to Alain de Botton, founder of The School of Life, to come up with The Therapy Game. While this simple card game won't turn you into a therapist, it does provide a rare and deliberate opportunity to listen and speak to one another in "truly fulfilling length and depth."     This Week on The Verywell Mind Podcast   Food has a huge impact on your mental health. Eating healthy food fuels your brain and might help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.   Listen to tomorrow's episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast and you'll hear Dr. Drew Ramsey talk about his new book Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety. He shares the foods you should be incorporating into your diet, the strategies that can help you make healthy changes, and the science behind his recommendations.   Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS Read These Next The Basic Methods of Different Therapy Types  READ NOW FAQ: Online Therapy Questions and Answers READ NOW How to Choose the Right Therapist for You READ NOW Spread the Light Share the newsletter with someone you know to make their day a little brighter. SHARE We're open to suggestions! If you have any feedback about this newsletter, let us know at feedback@verywell.com.     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If someone forwarded you this email, you can subscribe here!   A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005   © 2021 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy