Do you want to make changes in your life? Are you sick of feeling down? Do you worry too much? Have you experienced a traumatic event recently? Do you want to improve your relationships? These are some of the many reasons that people go to therapy. There are more reasons that we can count for people to start online therapy. Contrary to popular belief, there is no right or wrong reason to begin virtual counseling. Below are 6 common goals of online therapy in Michigan.

1. Build Great Relationships:

Is one of your goals to improve communication? What about having better relationships with others? If so, therapy is a great place to gain these skills! In therapy, you will learn how to listen, understand others, and resolve conflicts. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, our DBT therapists can help you build the relationships you’ve always wanted.

2. Handle Stress Like a Pro:

Who said adulting was easy? Sometimes, life can be stressful especially when you try to juggle everything you have to do! Therapy can help you figure out what is causing your stress and find ways to reduce it. We can also guide you in finding a balance between work and play.

3. Self-Discovery:

You don’t have to have a diagnosis to start online therapy. Therapy is a great way to learn more about yourself, explore who you are and get to know yourself. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery! Therapy can help you understand what makes you unique, such as your beliefs and values. This way, you can become a better version of yourself and find happiness in being YOU!

4. Reduce Anxiety Symptoms:

One common reason to start therapy is to reduce anxiety and help you feel more in control of your emotions. Therapy offers a safe and secure environment where you can gain insight into the origins of your anxiety and learn coping skills.. You can learn how to identify triggers and challenge negative thinking. You will practice relaxation techniques to improve symptoms of anxiety.

5. Recover from Trauma or PTSD:

A crucial goal of therapy is to help you heal after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event(s). Whether the traumatic event happened years ago or last week, therapy can help reduce symptoms of PTSD. Embodied Wellness, PLLC has trained trauma therapists that can help you process your trauma. Trauma therapy can help with different types of trauma. Common types of trauma are developmental trauma, complex trauma and acute trauma. Through therapy, you can develop healthy coping mechanisms, gain insight into the impact of trauma and find ways to heal. The goal of trauma treatment is to increase resilience, foster post-traumatic growth, and help you reclaim your life after experiencing trauma or PTSD.

6. Cope with Depression Symptoms:

A primary goal of depression therapy is to help you cope with depression and reduce its impact on your life. You can gain a better understanding of the underlying causes and triggers to your depression. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, our depression therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to express your emotions and thoughts . You will learn healthy coping skills and develop self-care routines to manage depression symptoms. Therapy seeks to improve your well-being and instill a renewed sense of hope and fulfillment in your life.

Interested in going to Online Therapy in Michigan?

If any of these reasons to start counseling resonate with you or you have your own goals, we would love to support you in reaching those goals. We can also help if you looking to start therapy but unsure what your reason to go is or what your goals are? Our therapists at Embodied Wellness, PLLC can work with you to determine if therapy is right for you! Embodied Wellness, PLLC has therapists that specialize in trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, OCD, somatic therapy, empath therapy, EMDR, and DBT for adolescents and adults.

In order to online therapy in Michigan at Embodied Wellness, PLLC follow these steps:

1. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation for online counseling today.

2. Make your first appointment with an online therapist in Michigan.

3. Identify your goals and start healing today!