Therapy is very versatile, and you can start really any time you’d like for most any reason. People tend to start therapy when a big enough event happens in their lives that pushes them to begin the journey. Some common reasons may be: feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, helplessness, difficulties with different areas of life (social, relationships, family, work, school, etc), or difficulties with substance use. When something feels distressing to a person, therapy can help!

Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can be challenging, but can reap great rewards. You’ll know if a therapist feels like a great fit when you are looking forward to (dare I say, even excited) to go to therapy, when you feel that you are getting something productive out of sessions, and when you are able to express yourself freely and feel safe and comfortable being vulnerable in the therapy space.
Finding your right fit may take a few tries, and may feel discouraging if it does, however making sure that you can be authentic and comfortable with your clinician is a huge part of making the most out of your therapeutic experience.

Therapy can help in a lot of ways, depending on what your goals are. It can help improve communication skills and work around setting boundaries, navigate life transitions such as a new job, new relationship, or starting school; improve self-esteem and self-worth, help with learning coping strategies for areas of distress like anxiety or depression, or process through challenging times and trauma.