There are multiple benefits from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management and creative blocks. Therapy can be very empowering. Therapists are trained to understand and empower others to solve their own problems. Therapists can use empowerment in ways to that aids clients long after the therapy relationship ends; resulting in lasting change. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. Many people also find that therapists can be a great asset to managing personal growth, family concerns, marriage issues, interpersonal relationships and the hassles of daily life. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn.

Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

• Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Gaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or relationship
• Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing anger, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improving communications and listening skills 

It’s important to acknowledge that everyone goes through difficult situations in life. Although you may have successfully navigated through challenging times; there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand and fresh perspective. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits, support, tools and new information to be used to avoid and/or manage triggers, and overcome whatever challenges you face in life.

There are multiple reasons people seek assistance through therapy. Some may be at a point in their lives where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with achieving their personal goals in life. Others can be motivated because of a major life transition (separation from spouse, unemployment, new job, etc.), low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Or maybe they are just not handling stressful circumstances well. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods.

On your first appointment it is common to be a little anxious. You may also be relieved that you have taken the first step. Hopefully the information provided here can assist you with decreasing anxiety by informing you of what to expect of your first appointment.

When you arrive you will be greeted and seated in our waiting area by our office assistant. From there your therapist will come out to meet you and you both will walk to the office. The therapist will provide you with paperwork that outlines who we are and confidentiality. During your first session with the therapist you will be asked many questions about your current and past history in an attempt to better understand your needs. Appointments will last about 60 min and can be scheduled weekly, biweekly or monthly.

To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:

• What are my mental health and substance abuse benefits?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
• How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider/ in-network provider?

Our client population includes men, women and couples.

We know you may be anxious or hesitant to make the call but we encourage you to make the first step. Call us at 704-807-4366. If calling makes you too anxious send an email to request your first appointment at creatingchangepllc@yahoo.com.