What is Mental Health Therapy?
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- Jun 16
- 2 min read
It’s a confidential conversation with a trained professional (a therapist, counselor, psychologist, or social worker) who helps you:
Work through emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, or fear
Heal from trauma or loss
Improve relationships and communication
Set goals and build healthy coping tools
Manage mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD)
💬 Common Types of Therapy
Therapy Type | What It Helps With |
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) | Challenges negative thoughts; great for depression & anxiety |
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) | Focuses on emotional regulation, used for trauma, BPD, self-harm |
Trauma Therapy (EMDR, TF-CBT) | Helps process PTSD, abuse, complex trauma |
Addiction Counseling | Works on recovery from substance use and relapse prevention |
Talk Therapy / Psychodynamic | Explores past experiences, patterns, and inner conflict |
Group Therapy | Offers peer support in a guided setting (great for addiction, grief, or trauma) |
✅ Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy
Feeling sad, numb, or anxious for more than a few weeks
Struggling with substance use or relapse
Having thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness
Trouble sleeping, eating, or focusing
Feeling overwhelmed, angry, or out of control
Past trauma that still affects you today
Just wanting to grow, change, or feel more stable
🗺️ How to Start Therapy
Find a licensed provider (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, psychologist, or psychiatrist if meds are needed)
Decide on in-person or telehealth (both can be effective)
Use your insurance (or find sliding scale/low-cost providers)
Schedule an intake appointment to talk about what you need
You can search through:
📍 Psychology Today
Local clinics in Dundalk like LifeStance Health, MATClinics, or Kargman Center
❤️ What Therapy Is Not
It’s not judgmental
It’s not about being “broken”
It’s not only for “serious” problems — everyone can benefit
Would you like help:
Finding a therapist who takes your insurance?
Choosing the right type of therapy for your needs (e.g., anxiety, trauma, addiction)?
Getting ready for your first therapy session?
Just tell me where you are in your journey — I’ll meet you there.
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