People who decide to seek out therapy are taking responsibility for their lives by accepting their situation, demonstrating self-awareness, and showing the courage to act. Everyone encounters challenges in life, and sometimes a person’s skills and knowledge can meet that challenge. Sometimes a helping hand is needed. It shows courage, not weakness to accept reality and make a commitment to make positive changes in your life.

Also, we are hard-wired to be in relationships. So, it’s not realistic to think we can solve our problems independently. Self-help books just won’t cut it.

George Carlin, the late comedian, stated it well when he said, “If you’re looking for self-help, why would you read a book written by somebody else? That’s not self-help. That’s help! There’s no such a thing as self-help. If you did it yourself, you didn’t need help.”