You don’t have to wait until things fall apart to begin therapy.
At Joining with Empathy, we believe therapy can be both a lifeline in hard times and a tool for self-discovery, healing, and growth.
Is it time to start therapy? Here are some signs it might be.
You're Overwhelmed or Anxious Often
Stress is part of life, but when it feels like your mind is always racing, your body can’t relax, or you’re running on edge more days than not, it might be time to pause and ask for help. Therapy can give you practical tools to calm your nervous system and help you understand why you feel the way you do. The goal isn’t to erase stress altogether, but to teach your mind and body how to respond with resilience instead of exhaustion.
Your Mood Feels Low or Flat
Feeling down from time to time is normal, but if you’ve lost your spark—things you once loved feel like a chore, you’re emotionally checked out, or you’re dragging through the day with no energy—therapy can help you reconnect. A therapist offers not just a listening ear, but perspective, guidance, and strategies to reignite your sense of purpose.
You're Navigating a Major Life Change
Life transitions, whether joyful or painful, can bring unexpected challenges. A new job, a breakup, a move, or even stepping into a new identity can leave you questioning who you are or where you’re going. Therapy creates a safe, steady place to process change, grieve what’s shifting, and create space for the new.
You're Having Relationship Struggles
Relationships are often our greatest sources of connection and stress. If communication with your partner feels stuck, or you find yourself repeating the same conflicts in friendships, family, or work, therapy can shine a light on those patterns. Couples therapy, in particular, helps partners slow down, hear each other fully, and build new habits of trust and communication.
You're Exploring Your Gender or Sexual Identity
Identity work is deeply personal, and it deserves care. Our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists provide a supportive, celebratory space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are. Therapy can be the place where you finally feel seen, affirmed, and free to grow into your authentic self.
