Psychotherapy

Improving Emotional Health

Are you resilient? How well do you handle life’s challenges? Do you bounce back when bad things happen?

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life’s inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When bad things happen, they’re able to bounce back and move on.

Unfortunately, too many people take their mental and emotional health for granted – focusing on it only when they develop problems. But just as it requires effort to build or maintain physical health, so it is with mental and emotional health. The more time and energy you invest in your emotional health, the stronger it will be. The good news is that there are many things you can do to boost your mood, build resilience, and get more enjoyment out of life.

Psychotherapy and Counseling
Finding a therapist and getting the most out of therapy

Psychotherapy is a very effective treatment for mental and emotional problems. But in order to reap its benefits, it’s important to choose the right therapist — someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life.

Understanding psychotherapy

The goal of good psychotherapy is change, and a qualified therapist is professionally trained to help you identify and work towards your goals. A good therapist is someone you can easily talk to and cares about you and your problems. If you can change this with I am or Sarah Omid is professionally trained to work with you to identify areas in your life that you want to change and support you through the process. The quality of your relationship with an empathic, knowledgeable therapist is what matters most.

Why therapy and not medication?

The thought of being able to solve your problems with taking a pill each day can sound appealing. If only it was that easy! Mental and emotional problems have multiple causes, and medication is not a one stop cure for them. It may help ease the symptoms, but may have side effects and does not provide complete relief.

Therapy can be time consuming and challenging, as uncomfortable emotions and thoughts can arise as part of the treatment process. However, therapy provides long lasting benefits and support. Learning and addressing underlying causes of your mental or emotional problem not only provides symptom relief, but gives you tools for identifying and avoiding triggers in the future. Therapy also provides you with management and coping skills to help you stay grounded, and helps you modify behaviors that you would like to change.

You CAN achieve your goals, create healthier relationships, learn how to negotiate for what you want , feel happier in life and feel more self-confident.

Consider the possibility that your life can be more fulfilling when viewed, and lived, from another perspective…one the process of psychotherapy can help you create.

With over 19 years of experience and a sensitivity to a broad range of personal, religious, cultural and social issues, licensed psychotherapist Sarah Omid has the skills and empathy to help you find your way to the good life you were always meant to live.