Should I Go to Counseling?

Should I Go to Counseling?

How working with a professional therapist could benefit your well-being 

We all know the benefits physical exercise has on our health. Our energy is increased, our risk of disease is lessened, and we can even prolong our lives. Society’s positive portrayal of those who are physically fit and in good health has made it acceptable to openly work on and improve our physical fitness. But what about mental fitness? We know that being in good mental shape and possessing qualities like resilience, self confidence, open mindedness, and adaptability are positive traits, yet our society is just now starting to accept that the workouts employed to get there are not something to be ashamed of. If you have ever asked yourself, “should I go to counseling?” the answer is likely yes - there is no good reason to let fear of stigma keep you from working on your mental health just like you would your physical.

“In recent years, both researchers and clinicians have been moving away from viewing mental health in terms of the presence or absence of symptoms. Instead, they have been seeking to discover what it means to be in good mental health, and what we can do to foster our own mental wellbeing.” - ABC Health and Wellbeing. Don’t wait until a crisis to seek therapy, just as you need to put in consistent work for physical fitness, mental fitness requires exercise too. ​

Overcoming the Stigma of Counseling

We are often encouraged to have gym memberships, to participate in exercises classes, or in individual physical activities. We feel proud to tell our friends and family about our engagements and achievements. Unfortunately, we have been taught not to feel the same pride about participating in activities that benefit our mental health.
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Luckily for us, in recent years this perspective has been shifting. We are beginning to openly agree on the benefits that come from counseling. We are shown examples of the best and brightest minds, the most inspired artists, and the most peaceful and happy human beings who have achieved this state as a result of years of mental training. How? Through counseling. The vast majority of today’s most positive, influential and self actualized human beings would answer the question, “should I go to counseling?” with an definite yes. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with one of our trained professionals at Sample Therapy to start working towards your mental fitness today!

What is “Good” Mental Health?

Being free from physical ailments doesn’t equate to being in good physical health, the same way good mental health doesn’t arise from an absence of mental health problems. The same way that being physically fit corresponds to developing positive physical characteristics, being mentally fit corresponds to the presence of positive mental and emotional characteristics.
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Perhaps you have been affected by a trauma that is preventing you from experiencing new situations as they actually are. Maybe you are drawn towards negative coping mechanisms because you don’t have any other tools to use to overcome certain emotions. Or perhaps you just feel stuck or uninspired? You think, I don’t need counseling, but should I go to counseling? Yes! You should; The same way that you should get up and go for a walk or jog in the park to maintain your physical health.

​How Working with a Professional Therapist Could Benefit Your Wellbeing

You must develop a routine of mental exercises that foster the growth of positive mental health the same way you would develop a physical exercise routine to increase your physical health. A professional therapist will be able to work with you using specific techniques and exercises that correspond to the goals you would like to achieve.

Seeking professional therapy is like having a mental health coach who helps enlighten, inspire, and motivate you to engage in positive mental exercises. Their unparalleled knowledge and training allows them to pinpoint weaknesses and facilitate positive growth in the most efficient ways possible. If you know the answer is yes, but you’re still asking yourself, “should I go to counseling?” call us today at (720) 684-6309 to set up a free 30 minute consultation. Why? Because you have nothing to lose and so much to gain.