[ Carol Dunham, M.A., L.S.W.]

When is Therapy Necessary?

Most of the time you feel capable of managing issues and problems in your life through the support systems you have developed within yourself, with family members and friends. But there are times when your coping skills and support systems alone are not sufficient and someone objective and outside of your situation can be of tremendous help.

Making a decision to contact a therapist's office may be a difficult step. In our society we are to solve our own problems and just "be strong". But often therapy can provide the necessary insight, objectivity, support, and direciton you may need. This may be the best decision you ever made for your personal growth.