If you ask Phoebe, the relationship that she shares with her best friend, Morgan has been less than stellar for some time. Even though they’ve always loved spending time with each other and have been close friends for over 10 years, they’ve been taking some time apart. Phoebe’s done her best to reach out and connect with Morgan when she has time, but too often it feels like Morgan simply doesn’t respond, and when she does, it’s days later.
Phoebe doesn’t want to confront her friend about the issues that are upsetting her, but at the same time, Morgan’s behavior is starting to cause their connection to deteriorate. After having reached out to Morgan about being her maid of honor for her wedding, it’s been almost two weeks since and Phoebe hasn’t heard anything. At this point, Phoebe feels like she and her friend need to prioritize their connection; after doing some digging online, Phoebe is debating signing both of them up for counseling with a psychologist.
Phoebe isn’t alone in wondering whether connecting with a psychologist could be beneficial. At Thriveworks in Lawton, OK we’d like to answer that question with a resounding “yes”. We believe that anyone, regardless of age or background, can benefit from talking with a mental health professional. If you’re interested in discovering the ways that counseling or therapy can improve your mental health.
What Are the Benefits of Talking with a Psychologist?
Everyone’s mental health needs will vary. Thankfully, psychologists are licensed providers, who can diagnose and treat a wide array of different mental health conditions. Psychologists help everyday people with mental health conditions and concerns, like:
- Depression
- Difficulty processing a divorce or breakup
- Self-esteem issues
- Relationship problems
- Child or teen behavioral issues
- The loss of a friend or family member
- Financial or work-related stress
- Anxiety
These are a few of the many different issues that psychologists can assist with, so don’t panic if you don’t see anything that you’re currently experiencing listed above. Your situation and perspective are unique, and that’s exactly why opening up to a psychologist is so useful. By doing so, you provide them with the feedback they need to help you implement coping strategies and other helpful ways to improve your emotional wellbeing.
It’s also common to be anxious about talking with a provider, but keep in mind—the psychology team at Thriveworks in Lawton, OK isn’t going to judge or chastise you for your shortcomings and issues. Instead, we offer a professional relationship with our clients, one that’s built on respect, and that prioritizes your mental health above all else.
Some of the many benefits of teaming up with a psychologist might include improving your:
- Family relationships
- Anxiety levels
- Communication skills
- Ability to set and hold healthy boundaries in different scenarios
- Relationship or marital problems
- Emotional regulation (in anger management or grief counseling)
Book a Session with a Thriveworks Psychologist in Lawton, OK
We’ve made talking with one of our psychologists even easier with online counseling. Now, you can attend virtual sessions anywhere with reliable internet and somewhere private to talk. Whether you’re attending solo or group therapy, online therapy is a convenient and secure way to get the same quality mental health care as you would from an in-person session. Online counseling might be appealing if you:
- Travel or work often
- Have mobility or chronic health concerns that limit mobility
- Are anxious about speaking with a psychologist in person
- Would like to avoid commuting to a brick-and-mortar office
- Frequently take care of elderly family members or watch after kids
Rest assured—connecting virtually with one of our psychologists is safe as well. We follow the strictest HIPAA guidelines to make sure that your privacy is protected. So call Thriveworks in Lawton, OK when you’re ready to prioritize your mental health needs. When you do, our scheduling specialists will be standing by to assist you. Available seven days a week, our scheduling team can help with every part of the client process: from setting up your insurance, to finding the right provider, we’ve got you covered.
And when you become a client with us, you get access to an array of perks that other providers don’t usually offer, such as:
- Flexible cancellation options
- The ability to communicate with your provider through email
- A digital copy of “Leaving Depression Behind” and other great resources
- Evening and weekend session times
We understand that choosing to talk with a psychologist might not be the easiest decision, but it’s one that could improve your quality of life. So when you feel ready, contact Thriveworks in Lawton, OK. Our team of psychologists is looking forward to being a part of your personal growth and progress.
