For Professional Counseling Sarasota Residents Check Listings

By Paulette Mason


The best way to deal with an emotional disorder is to seek professional help. It is the same as any disease, it grows worse without care. When residents look for professional counseling sarasota has many therapists who are practicing there.

Someone may find herself obsessing over things in an abnormal way. It may be a normal thing to do, but, the number of times she repeats it may not fall within the parameters of normal behavior. Having the common sense to confront an obsession before it grows worse is a smart thing to do.

An example is the person who locks the door to her house then checks it to make sure it is secured. She shakes the doorknob, then walks away and turns back to check it again. One woman would go so far as getting into her car, then get out and go check the lock again.

Intellectually, she is sure it is locked after checking it once. She realizes it is pointless to check it again. Although there was no one who could have unlocked it, she is driven to continue checking.

Another person may be obsessive about cleaning. There was one person who washed walls every week, washed windows and scrubbed floors every day. Her home was beyond immaculate. However, her family often ate sandwiches since she had no time to prepare dinner.

Some therapists practice only one kind and others base the kind on the needs of each client. Some are impractical and others are simply ridiculous. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical choice.

The shorter term cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the current problem and devises a practical way to resolve it. A specified number of appointments are arranged. There is homework assigned to the client between sessions.

Most women simply avoid spiders whenever possible. Others are terrified when they see one. Not only that, but when there are no spiders in sight, they worry senselessly about the possibility of one appearing.

One example is the woman who was afraid of dogs. She would break out in a cold sweat just walking past one being walked on a leash. The dog could be a Great Dane or a a Chihuahua. It made no difference in the intensity of the fear she experienced.

She may first be asked to look at pictures of dogs in a book. After growing less alarmed at that, she may be asked to watch movies featuring dogs. Next, she may visit the humane society.

With persistence she may be able to get close to them. Finally, she may be able to read a copy of Charlotte's Web without cringing. This is the children's book about a spider.

Now she will not discover what made her afraid. She is unlikely to adopt a canine pet. But, walking down the street she will no longer experience intense fear as someone passes her with a dog on a leash.

This is an example of how a counselor can help. There are CBT therapists who resolve problems in a short time. If there is a problem serious enough to negatively impact your life, turn to a professional.




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