How to Know If Therapy Might Be Right for You

If you find yourself wondering if therapy is right for you, know that you’re not alone (Healthline Media, 2020). No matter the reason for starting, therapy offers a wide range of benefits for everyone. About 75% of people in talk therapy report benefiting from it. 

Signs Therapy Could Be Helpful

• Life feels overwhelming. Stress and responsibilities can add up and start to feel like too much (Mayo Clinic, n.d.).

• Emotions feel heavy. Maybe you’ve been feeling worried, angry, sad, or just “off” more than usual lately. 

• You’re going through change. Big life events (like a breakup, job shift, or loss) can be tough to handle alone (Healthline Media, 2020).

• Relationships are stressful. Struggles with communication or relationship conflicts (Mayo Clinic, n.d.). 

• You’re curious about personal growth. Therapy isn’t just about problems, it can help with self-discovery, building confidence, and support. 

What Starting Therapy Looks Like

It’s normal to feel nervous about the first appointment. Usually, the first session is simply a chance to talk about what’s on your mind and figure out together what might help (Mayo Clinic, n.d.). Many people say they feel relief just having a safe space to talk.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

At Cardinal Hope Mental Health Counseling Services, we support people who are working through stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges; and we also work with people who just want to feel more balanced in daily life.

Ready to find out if therapy might help you? Reach out today, we’d be glad to talk.

References

Benefits and options for therapy. (2020, October 23). Healthline Media. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-therapy

Psychotherapy. (n.d.). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/psychotherapy/about/pac-20384616