There Is Help For Residents In The Area Seeking Counseling Sarasota Offers Many Professionals

By Paulette Mason


It is always advantageous to seek help for an emotional disturbance as soon as possible. Just like the physical malady, without being attended to the mental distress can only grow worse. For those living in the area in need of counseling sarasota has multiple listings of professional counselors.

An example of an obsessed individual is one who washes her hands dozens of times a day. She washes them carefully with soap, yet never feels they are as clean as they should be. She ends up with dry, rough skin and is unhappy about this repeat behavior.

One example of obsessive behavior is the person who locks the door to her home when leaving. She twists the doorknob to make sure it is locked. That is smart. However, she walks a few steps away and turns and checks it again. She may repeat this action five or six times.

Intellectually, she is sure it is locked after checking it once. She realizes it is pointless to check it again. Although there was no one who could have unlocked it, she is driven to continue checking.

Therapies range from psychoanalysis to operant conditioning. In between lie many variations. Psychologists who are licensed and social workers with a masters degree are able to offer counseling. Each therapist and client must be friendly enough to work together. They must also be detached enough to maintain a professional relationship.

There are many different types of counseling. Psychoanalysis is long-term and not often used unless the client is rich and has time on his hands. It may require three or more sessions per week and the entire childhood is explored to seek out reasons for current problems.

This is impractical. There are short-term types such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This tackles the immediate problem. A series of counseling sessions are agreed to.

Most women simply avoid spiders whenever possible. Others are terrified when they see one. Not only that, but when there are no spiders in sight, they worry senselessly about the possibility of one appearing.

One example is the woman who was afraid of dogs. She would break out in a cold sweat just walking past one being walked on a leash. The dog could be a Great Dane or a a Chihuahua. It made no difference in the intensity of the fear she experienced.

The first step may be looking at pictures of all breeds of dogs. When she is accustomed to that, she may watch Lassie movies and television shows. Then she may be sent to look at dogs in the humane society.

With persistence she may be able to get close to them. Finally, she may be able to read a copy of Charlotte's Web without cringing. This is the children's book about a spider.

She may never know what childhood event made her fear dogs. She may never adopt a dog as a pet. However, she will be able to walk down the street without feeling extreme fear at the sight of each dog that passes on the sidewalk.

This is an example of how a counselor can help. There are CBT therapists who resolve problems in a short time. If there is a problem serious enough to negatively impact your life, turn to a professional.




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