4 Benefits of Therapy (For Everyone!)

Therapy offers many benefits for everyone, not just people who are going through tough times. As naturally social creatures, we can benefit from talking about our problems and finding healthy outlets for stress relief. We learned via an article by the Huffington Post that, “research has shown that verbalizing feelings can have a significant therapeutic effect on the brain.” 

Essentially, verbalizing your thoughts and feelings with someone who is certified to help you is good for your overall wellness. 

Here are 4 benefits of therapy via the Huffington Post:

1. Therapy can help you handle emotions from problems or stressors, even if they aren’t traumatic. 

Therapy can heal all types of issues, such as overcoming depression or anxiety. However, it is also an excellent way to bring more wellness into your life. You learn how to manage your emotions and learn to see it in a different light. Talking with a certified professional allows you to get feedback about your feelings and insight on how to better manage your sense of self and emotions. 

2. Life coaches can hold you accountable for your goals.

Along with therapists, seeking a life coach can help hold you accountable for your goals. From seeking to have a better relationship with others or trying to motivate yourself to accomplish that one goal you have been pushing back, life coaches can you help move past mental blocks. According to the article, "research shows that social support can help build resilience against stress -- a useful tool if you're trying to make a significant life change.”

3. Talking with someone can help you find purpose.

When you are talking to your therapist or life coach, you are opening yourself up and making the decision to move forward. This allows you to stay motivated and accomplish your goal with the guidance of a professional. The article stated "This really works for people who are seeking more meaning in their lives, personally and professionally…it clarifies your purpose... particularly when you're feeling depleted in life.”

4. A professional can help you dissect a problem -- then help you figure out how to solve it.

Often times it is difficult for us to see clarity when we are facing problems or stress. By seeking a life coach or therapist, we can listen to a new perspective on our issues. When we try to act alone, we may feel overwhelmed and anxious about how to tackle our problems The article stated, “Therapy can help you recontextualize the problem you're dealing with in order to make a strategy to help you move forward.”

In addition, it is important to do research and find a professional who is best suited to help you with your situation. At Community Well, we have two licensed therapists, Leah Chalofsky and Brigitte Knight, and one holistic life coach, Tereza Iniguez. Click on their names to learn more about their work and services. At Community Well, we are here to provide you with the holistic wellness resources you need to help maintain your overall health and wellbeing.