Psychotherapy is one of the most beneficial tools for working through mental health disorders and trauma that can affect daily living, relationships, and behaviors. A clinical psychologist provides psychotherapy in a safe setting using tools and practices proven to combat symptoms of mental health concerns.
Here are a few signs that you should reach out to a clinical psychologist to improve your mental health:
- Feelings of hopelessness. Hopelessness can arise from ongoing stressful situations, a genetic predisposition to certain mental disorders, traumatic experiences, and more. With hopelessness often comes difficulty working through problems or an inability to do so altogether. If you’ve been feeling persistent feelings of hopelessness, seeing a clinical psychologist can help you get back into a healthier mindset.
- Emotional dysregulation. Everyone has trouble controlling their emotions from time to time. However, if you consistently struggle to express your emotions in a healthy way or your emotional dysregulation has started affecting your relationships, it’s time to get some help. Being able to regulate your emotions and feel them without “exploding” is a common goal for many people in psychotherapy.
- Feeling like you aren’t yourself. Many psychological concerns can make you feel unlike your “normal” self. Maybe you were once very social but now confine yourself to your room and ignore your loved ones, or perhaps you no longer enjoy the hobbies and activities you used to love. A clinical psychologist can help you identify what changes have taken place to cause these symptoms.
If you’re looking for a clinical psychologist you trust to help you work through whatever challenges you’re facing, schedule a consultation at the office of Dr. James Campbell, LLC today.