How Individual Therapy Can Help Patients To Enjoy Life Again

By Marlene Blevins


A surprising number of people struggle to cope with day to day life. They are unhappy and they often find it difficult to cope with the tremendous pressures of modern life. In many cases mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and even more serious disorders eventually develop. Such people need professional help. With individual therapy Tulsa OK residents can learn how to cope with life and they can develop strategies that will allow them to establish balance and perspective again.

One of the biggest obstacles preventing people from seeking professional psychological help is the fact that such treatment is still viewed with suspicion. Many people feel that the need for psychotherapy is a clear indication of weakness. Competitive and ambitious people therefore shun help, even if it means that they must continue with their daily struggles to cope.

Another reason why people never seek help is because they think their own feelings and emotions are normal. They do not realize that ongoing anxiety and unhappiness are certainly not normal. Some people even develop serious mental disorders without even realizing that they are suffering from a disease that can be treated. Professional help should be sought by anyone that feels as if life could and should be better.

There are no secret techniques or rituals employed by psychotherapists. The mainstay of the treatment is to talk through problems, emotions and feelings. The therapist may employ specific techniques to help the patient to verbalize his feelings and emotions. Each case is different and there is no recipe or template followed by therapists. In many cases the therapist will also require the patient to submit to a thorough medical examination.

The first priority of the therapist will be to help the patient to identify his needs. This process may require several sessions. Once the needs of the patient have been identified the therapist will suggest the way in which future sessions should be approached. Some patients may need medication and in such cases the therapist will work with a psychiatrist as part of the treatment team.

It is vital that patients understand that no therapist can provide guarantees of any sort. They cannot say how long the treatment will last or how quickly results will be achieved. Progress depends upon the patient. In fact, as treatment progress new needs may evolve and new goals may therefore have to be formulated. This may increase the treatment period. In other cases just a few sessions may prove to be sufficient.

It is best to choose a therapist that instill trust and that has experience in dealing with similar cases. This is not always easy. It may be worthwhile asking advice from the family doctor or even from the local church minister. Reputable therapists understand that not all patients can relate to them and they will quickly advise new patients if they think that the patient will be better off being treated by another professional.

Seeking psychological help should be seen in the same light as seeking medical help after sustaining an injury. It is normal and it is necessary. Psychological problems can quickly become crippling. However, with professional help everyone can learn to cope and to lead more fulfilled lives.




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