Kerry H. is a social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience in mental health services to children and families. I share my insights and things I've learned along the way in hopes of making your wellness journey a bit more smooth.
The short answer is - it depends. Here are 3 things to consider when assessing whether therapy might be helpful. They include consistently experiencing negative thoughts and feelings on a regular basis that impact your daily functioning and difficulty coping with traumatic experiences or major life changes. Also included is when crisis intervention is most appropriate versus ongoing therapy. For additional mental health resources please connect with the any of the following resources: - Locate a therapist - Therapy for Black Girls - Therapy for Black Men Additional Resources - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline www.988lifeline.org - NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735 or www.njhopeline.com
I unpack what therapy is NOT and share practical insight on what therapy is. 3 Take Aways Points: Therapy is NOT: A venting session, someone reading your mind nor A Cure All.
I'm here to help you better understand therapy and share insights to support your wellness journey!