Once viewed as a small country town, Midlothian, TX, is now growing into a more substantial city that still has that small-town charm. As more individuals, couples, and families move into Midlothian, TX, they’re discovering a community with caring people who are willing to help others. However, that doesn’t mean life won’t come up with challenges or that you don’ t need extra support from time to time. If you’re looking for a counselor, life coach, therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist, I’d love to help you find someone that can help.
Knowing which type of professional to choose… life coach, counselor, or therapist…can be challenging.
While therapists and trained coaches can both help people set and reach their goals, there are some differences between the two.
Life coaching is really about helping people move toward their future goals and is often beneficial in navigating transitions in life such as graduating college, developing business and leadership skills, or even weight loss. Life Coaches, when adequately trained, are not licensed mental health professionals and do not have regulatory standards.
On the other hand, therapists and licensed professional counselors have specific educational, training, and mandatory continuing education requirements to maintain their state licensure. Licensed therapists work with people who have a mental health issue or in a mental health crisis. They typically assist people in increasing self-awareness and gaining insight into their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings by helping them unpack and process the root causes of their problems.
So while some people may benefit from the valuable work completed with a life coach, others may need the more specified training of a professionally licensed therapist.
I want to help you find a therapist in Midlothian.
Life has been challenging. You know that talking about it would help, but you don’t want to burden your family or friends and don’t know where else to turn. You wonder if talking with a professional might help, but there are so many options, it’s hard to know where to start.
Here are five tips to help you find a therapist:
Ask for referrals.
Ask your previous therapist, your doctor, or friends and family if they could recommend therapists they know and trust. If you are planning on using insurance, you can even contact your insurance provider to request a list of therapists covered under your plan.
Find out how the professional is credentialed.
A professional’s credentials will let you know how they are trained and licensed to help you best. There are several types of credentialing within the mental health field, and each is based on the person’s level of education and state board licensing requirements.
Explore their website.
Browsing a therapist’s website can help you learn more about their approach to counseling, areas they specialize in, and the populations they serve. You may also learn about any post-graduate trainings or certifications they have obtained.
Take advantage of their free 15-minute consultation, if offered.
Sometimes therapists will offer a free 15-minute phone consultation, which is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered about how they do therapy. While you’re talking with the potential therapist, notice how they interact with you and how they answer your questions. Pay attention to how you feel. Did you feel comfortable or uncomfortable? If you felt uncomfortable, that particular therapist may not be the best fit for you. However, if you felt comfortable during the phone consultation, you may want to take the next step.
Schedule an initial in-person consultation session.
A free therapy consultation in Midlothian, TX
I hope this helps you find the therapist who is the right fit for you and your needs in Midlothian. If you’re still feeling stuck, feel free to contact me at 972-761-5800 for a free 15-minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and help direct you to the right person. If you are looking for help with anxiety and depression, you can read more about how I can help here.
Reference:
Paterson, J. (n.d.). Counseling vs. life coaching. Counseling Today. Retrieved from http://ct.counseling.org/2008/12/counseling-vs-life-coaching-2/