Where should I go to find a therapist? Need Help!!?

Question

If you have a lot of problems should you go to therapy for just the biggest problem or try to find therapy that can deal with all of your problems? I was just wondering because i was trying to decide between going to the local health clinic and trying to get some help finding a therapist or going to a rape crisis counselor to deal with that. The truth is though that i have so many problems i worry that no one person could possibly deal with them. I'm so unsure...what should I do?

Answer 1

When you go to a therapist for the first time, they will ask you what you are here for and you can tell her all the issues that concern you.  Then, together you guys will decide which few issues to work on first.  I am sure the rape issue will be one of the very first things you guys work on.  Often times, when you start working on some of the bigger problems, some of the "smaller" ones start to work themselves out.  Please seek out the assistance of a social worker to help you through this difficult time.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

Melodia, you need to realize  your comfort level and go where you are best served.  Therapists, counselors, or social workers are available on an outpatient basis or privately.  You can use a publicly funded clinic or private practice setting.  You need to relax and understand that the professional will be able to help you resolve all of your problems, just not at the same time.  They will help you to prioritize and focus your psychic strengths on the most acute issues.  It is really important, as part about the therapy and counseling process, for you to pick someone you can talk with or build a rapport.  You must then be consistent about attendance at your sessions.  Going to counseling will not always be a comfortable process, but it is the best way to grow, heal and resolve your issues.