Lanita Sanders, LCSW and Associates

How Do I Know if I Need to See a Therapist?

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. If you’re asking that question, you’re probably considering seeing a therapist. This means that you are concerned enough about something that you’ve thought about seeking help. In the past, therapists only worked with very serious illnesses, but this is not the case today.

What will friends and family think?

Hopefully, they’ll be glad you’re taking care of yourself. Most physicians, community agencies, and members of the clergy refer people very frequently for psychotherapy. Your friends and family may be seeing a therapist, and you don’t even know it!

Will I have to talk about things I don’t want to?

The short answer is no. A good therapist doesn’t force clients into talking about anything specific. Establishing a trusting relationship with your therapist will be helpful when discussing difficult things.

What happens in a therapy session?

​Sometimes clients come to sessions with an agenda or something they want to talk about. Other times, they come in with an emotion, a thought, a story, or a success. Each session progresses based upon the needs of each of my clients.

Who will know I’m in therapy?

Our therapy relationship is strictly confidential. I cannot reveal any information about your treatment or even that you are a client of mine without written consent from you. I will never tell anyone that you are in therapy or a client of mine unless you tell me otherwise.