Therapy can be beneficial if you have a vague sense of feeling stuck or of needing support though a difficult time. Sometimes, mental, emotional or relational distress is more obvious. Some signals to look for are:
• Feelings of loneliness, moodiness,
sadness, failure
• Feelings of stress, anxiety, panic, fear
• Difficulties with anger or hostility
• Difficulties talking with a partner,
children, parents
• Difficulties with friendships or work
relationships
• Persistent conflict in any important
relationship
• Problems with a child’s behavior or
school adjustment
• Sexual problems or concerns
• Difficulty sleeping or unexplainable
fatigue
• Difficulty expressing emotion
• Inability to concentrate
• Persistent health problems
• Poor academic performance
• Difficulty setting and reaching goals
• Difficulty setting limits and
boundaries with others
• Stress due to chronic illness and/or
caregiving
• Problems with alcohol or drugs
• Weight fluctuations or irregular
eating patterns
• Addictive or compulsive behaviors
• Persistent feelings of
dissatisfaction
• Difficulty grieving a loss (death or
other life changes)