Choosing a Psychologist Choosing a Psychologist At some time in our lives, each of us may need help dealing with our problems. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 30 million Americans need help dealing with feelings and problems that seem beyond their control - problems such as job worries, marital and family problems, illness or injury, loss of a loved one, anxiety, loneliness, or depression.
Millions more suffer from stress-related illnesses.
Usually we can work through the problems ourselves, or with the support of family and friends. But sometimes we need some outside assistance from a trained professional. Through therapy, psychologists help millions of Americans of all ages find solutions to their problems. Therapy is a partnership between an individual with a troubling concern and a professional trained to understand and help people change how they feel and how they live their lives. There are many way to choose a therapist.