vendredi 28 février 2014

With Professional Psychotherapy Encino CA Residents In Trouble Can Look Forward To New Lives

By Leticia Jensen


One would think that it is only desperate people that need therapy or attention from psychiatrists or psychologists. This is most certainly not the case. Many people that are seemingly well off or with rewarding lives undergo severe agony, at least psychologically. Luckily, when it comes to the need for psychotherapy Encino Ca residents have access to the best of the best professionals.

People often confuse the roles of psychiatrists and psychologist, thinking that the terms are inter changeable. This is not the case. A psychologist is a registered ad qualified therapist that can help his patients to achieve a level of self reliance through counseling whilst a psychiatrist is a medical doctor that is registered and able to prescribe medication related to psychological problems. In many instances patients see both these professionals at the same time.

It is an unfortunate fact that so many people still defer treatment because they do not want to be seen as weak or unable to conduct their lives. Therapy can, in fact, help people to cope with daily life effectively and in many cases they would not be able to do so without professional help. There are many psychological conditions that are, in fact, medical in nature and most of these conditions can be controlled.

It is an unfortunate fact that many people that suffer from psychological conditions do not understand the fact that they are actually ill. Certain conditions, such as schizophrenia, for example, cause sufferers to actively avoid help because they believe that the therapist is a threat to them. Others believe the opinions of their loved ones and think that they simply have to deal with whatever it is that ails them.

The field of psychology is a vast one and very few practitioners are experienced in the full spectrum of maladies in this field. That is why it is vital to choose a therapist that has experience in treating a specific problem. Most house doctors can provide valid references to the most apt therapist and in many cases it would be necessary to see both a psychiatrist and a psychologist.

It is very important to understand that psychological treatment requires time. Some serious conditions may even require life long treatment. Progress can never be guaranteed and in most cases it is purely up to the level of cooperation given by the patient. Patients and their loved ones need to be patient and they need to understand that it is sometimes even necessary to take drastic measures.

It is vital that there is a relationship of trust between the patient and the therapist. If this is not the case, progress is unlikely. Patients need to accept the fact that their therapists are bound by a protocol of confidentiality and they need to be honest and trusting. Family and loved ones, too, need to accept the fact that the therapist cannot discuss all the details of the case with them.

Getting help for psychological problems is most certainly no longer a shame or a thing to feel bad about. Modern medical science accept the fact that psychological ailments are common and on par with other medical conditions. With treatment, most people can improve their quality of life and they can resume a productive role in society.




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