You are BRAVE
for taking this step,
you are NOT ALONE in this journey!
Mental Health is one of the important facets of human life and taking care of it can sometimes become arduous with so many challenges.
Recognizing the early signs can be challenging, but acknowledging that you may need help is a crucial and brave first step towards healing and wellness.
Therapy is a valuable tool in working towards a healthier mindset and life, and not only for people struggling with serious mental illnesses.
Our approach
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Check out our therapist recommendations for suspected issues
Stress (Academics, Work, Family)
Stress can result from various sources, such as academic pressure, work deadlines, or family responsibilities, leading to feelings of overwhelm and tension.
IDEAL PICKS: Himabindu A., Vasundhara Rathore, Prerana Agarwal
When to seek help?
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Difficulty managing daily tasks due to stress
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Persistent feelings of anxiety or agitation
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Physical symptoms like headaches or fatigue
How therapy can help?
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Provides coping strategies to manage stressors effectively
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Teaches relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or mindfulness
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Assists in restructuring thoughts to reduce stress-inducing beliefs
Clinical Depression
Clinical depression involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.
IDEAL PICKS: Richa Thacker
When to seek help?
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Persistent low mood for two weeks or more
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Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
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Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
How therapy can help?
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Identifies underlying triggers and helps process difficult emotions
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Teaches coping skills to manage depressive episodes
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Provides support and validation in a safe environment
Anxiety
Anxiety involves excessive worry or fear about future events or situations, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweating.
IDEAL PICKS: Richa Thacker, Srishti Chelwani, Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Interference with daily functioning or relationships
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Panic attacks or overwhelming fear
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Persistent, irrational worries
How therapy can help?
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Teaches cognitive-behavioural techniques to challenge anxious thoughts
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Provides exposure therapy to confront fears gradually
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Introduces relaxation exercises to alleviate physical symptoms
Relationship
Relationship may encompass conflicts, communication breakdowns, infidelity, or lack of intimacy, leading to distress and unhappiness.
IDEAL PICKS: Richa Thacker, Himabindu A.
When to seek help?
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Persistent low mood for two weeks or more
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Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
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Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
How therapy can help?
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Identifies underlying triggers and helps process difficult emotions
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Teaches coping skills to manage depressive episodes
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Provides support and validation in a safe environment
Family Conflicts
Family conflicts involve disputes, tension, or dysfunction within familial relationships, leading to emotional distress for all members.
IDEAL PICKS: Richa Thacker, Srishti Chelwani
When to seek help?
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Escalating conflicts impacting family harmony
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Emotional or physical abuse within the family
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Impact on mental health and well-being of family members
How therapy can help?
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Facilitates constructive dialogue and conflict resolution techniques
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Helps establish healthy boundaries and improve communication skills
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Provides strategies for fostering empathy and understanding among family members
Anger Management
Anger management issues involve difficulty controlling or expressing anger in healthy ways, leading to relationship problems and emotional distress.
IDEAL PICKS: Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Frequent outbursts of anger
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Impact on relationships, work, or legal issues
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Difficulty managing anger independently
How therapy can help?
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Teaches coping skills to manage anger triggers and regulate emotions
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Identifies underlying causes of anger and explores healthier ways of expression
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Provides strategies for communication and conflict resolution in relationships
Addiction
Addiction, whether to substances or behaviours, is a complex mental health disorder characterized by compulsive engagement despite negative consequences.
IDEAL PICKS: Dr. Shyla T. Puthusserry
When to seek help?
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Persistent cravings or preoccupation with substance or behaviour
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Withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop
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Neglecting responsibilities, relationships, or personal hygiene due to addiction
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Failed attempts to quit or control addictive behaviour
How therapy can help?
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Therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore underlying issues contributing to addiction
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Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify triggers and develop coping strategies
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Therapeutic modalities like motivational interviewing enhance readiness for change
Work-Life Balance
Challenges may arise from excessive workload, insufficient boundaries, or difficulty in prioritization.
IDEAL PICKS: Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Persistent feelings of overwhelm, stress, or burnout related to work
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Difficulty disconnecting from work even during personal time
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Physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or insomnia
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Decreased productivity or satisfaction despite efforts to improve
How therapy can help?
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Boundary-setting techniques promote a healthier separation between work and personal life
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Time-management skills enhance efficiency and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed
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Mindfulness practices foster resilience and promote present-moment awareness
Grief/Loss Of Loved Ones
Intense sorrow and emotional suffering following the death of a loved one.
IDEAL PICKS: Resham Agarwal
When to seek help?
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Difficulty coping with daily activities due to overwhelming grief
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Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
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Intrusive thoughts or memories impacting functioning
How therapy can help?
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Provides a safe space to express emotions and process grief
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Offers coping strategies to manage intense feelings
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Assists in finding meaning and adjusting to life without the loved one
Non-Suicidal Self Harm
Deliberate, non-fatal acts of self-injury, often as a way to cope with emotional distress.
IDEAL PICKS: Himabindu Aechuri
When to seek help?
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Engaging in self-harm as a coping mechanism for emotional distress
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Increased frequency or severity of self-harming behaviours
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Feeling unable to control or stop self-harming
How therapy can help?
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Identifies triggers and underlying emotions driving self-harm
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Teaches healthy coping mechanisms to manage distress
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Builds skills for emotional regulation and self-soothing techniques
Loneliness
Persistent feelings of social isolation, disconnectedness, or lack of meaningful relationships.
IDEAL PICKS: Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Persistent feelings of isolation and disconnection despite efforts to socialize
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Impact on self-esteem and sense of worth
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Physical symptoms such as fatigue or changes in appetite
How therapy can help?
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Explores underlying factors contributing to loneliness
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Develops social skills and strategies to build meaningful connections
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Provides support and validation, reducing feelings of isolation
Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) refers to the anxiety or apprehension about missing out on enjoyable experiences or opportunities, fuelled by social media and comparison.
IDEAL PICKS: Srishti Chelwani, Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Persistent feelings of inadequacy or discontentment triggered by social media
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Difficulty in being present or enjoying current experiences due to preoccupation with what others are doing
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Excessive time spent on social media platforms to avoid feeling left out
How therapy can help?
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Therapy provides a space to explore underlying insecurities and fears contributing to FOMO
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Cognitive-behavioural techniques challenge irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions related to comparison
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Mindfulness practices cultivate acceptance of the present moment and reduce compulsive checking behaviours
Negative Self Talk
Negative self-talk involves a pattern of criticizing oneself, leading to low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy.
IDEAL PICKS: Himabindu Aechuri, Srishti Chelwani, Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Persistent negative thoughts affecting self-esteem
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Difficulty maintaining positive relationships
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Impact on mental well-being and daily functioning
How therapy can help?
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Challenges distorted beliefs and replaces them with more realistic perspectives
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Encourages self-compassion and positive affirmations
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Provides tools to build resilience and self-confidence
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
PTSD results from exposure to a traumatic event, leading to intrusive memories, flashbacks, and avoidance behaviours.
IDEAL PICKS: Himabindu Aechuri, Dr. Shyla T. Puthusserry
When to seek help?
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Recurrent nightmares or flashbacks of traumatic event(s)
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Avoidance of reminders of trauma
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Significant impairment in daily functioning
How therapy can help?
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Helps process traumatic memories through techniques like EMDR or trauma-focused CBT
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Provides coping strategies to manage triggers and intrusive thoughts
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Offers a safe space for expression and validation of emotions
Pregnancy Challenges
Pregnancy can lead to various mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties.
IDEAL PICKS: Srishti Chelwani, Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Persistent feelings of anxiety or depression during pregnancy
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Difficulty adjusting to changes in body and lifestyle
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Concerns about bonding with the baby
How therapy can help?
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Provides support and coping strategies tailored to the unique challenges of pregnancy
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Offers a safe space for discussing fears and concerns about motherhood
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Teaches relaxation techniques to manage stress and promote emotional well-being
Post-partum Depression
Parenting can be challenging, leading to stress, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy, especially for new parents.
IDEAL PICKS: Srishti Chelwani, Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Overwhelming feelings of stress or frustration
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Difficulty bonding with the child
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Concerns about parenting abilities impacting well-being
How therapy can help?
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Effective parenting techniques
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Provides support for managing stress and finding balance in family life
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Assists in improving parent-child communication and fostering healthy relationships
Eating Disorder
Eating disorders involve extreme attitudes and behaviours related to food and body weight, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
IDEAL PICKS: Vasundhara Rathore
When to seek help?
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Obsession with weight, food, or body image
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Significant changes in eating habits or weight
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Physical complications related to disordered eating
How therapy can help?
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Addresses underlying psychological factors contributing to the eating disorder
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Provides support for developing healthier attitudes towards food and body image
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Offers coping strategies to manage urges and challenges associated with recovery
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, leading to challenges in daily functioning.
IDEAL PICKS: Prerana Agarwal
When to seek help?
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Persistent difficulties with attention and focus
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Impulsive behaviour impacting relationships or work
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Symptoms interfering with daily life and responsibilities
How therapy can help?
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Teaches organizational and time management skills to improve productivity
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Provides strategies for managing impulsivity and improving focus
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Offers support and validation for coping with the emotional challenges of ADHD
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
OCD involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety, leading to significant distress and interference in daily life.
IDEAL PICKS: Prerana Agarwal, Dr. Shyla T. Puthusserry
When to seek help?
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Intrusive thoughts causing significant distress
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Ritualistic behaviours interfering with daily functioning
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Impact on relationships, work, or quality of life
How therapy can help?
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Utilizes exposure and response prevention (ERP) techniques to gradually confront fears and reduce compulsive behaviours
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Teaches cognitive restructuring to challenge obsessive thoughts and beliefs
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Provides support and encouragement throughout the treatment process
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
BPD is characterized by unstable mood, behaviour, and relationships, often leading to intense emotional turmoil and difficulty regulating emotions.
IDEAL PICKS: Himabindu Aechuri
When to seek help?
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Intense, unstable relationships and emotions
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Impulsive behaviours (e.g., self-harm, substance abuse)
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Chronic feelings of emptiness or identity disturbance
How therapy can help?
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Utilizes dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to improve emotion regulation and interpersonal skills
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Addresses underlying trauma or attachment issues contributing to BPD symptoms
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Provides validation and support in developing a sense of identity and stability
LGBTQ Affermative
LGBTQ individuals may face unique mental health challenges due to societal stigma, discrimination, and identity-related stressors.
IDEAL PICKS: Srishti Chelwani
When to seek help?
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Feelings of isolation or rejection due to sexual orientation or gender identity
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Internalized homophobia or transphobia impacting self-esteem
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Mental health symptoms exacerbated by minority stress
How therapy can help?
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Provides a safe and affirming space for exploring identity and addressing related stressors
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Offers support for coping with societal prejudice and discrimination
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Assists in navigating challenges related to coming out, family acceptance, or relationship dynamics
Career Counselling
Career counselling involves exploring career options, overcoming obstacles, and maximizing career satisfaction and success.
IDEAL PICKS: Richa Thacker
When to seek help?
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Uncertainty or dissatisfaction with current career path
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Difficulty making decisions related to education or career changes
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Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in one's professional life
How therapy can help?
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Assists in clarifying career goals and identifying strengths and interests
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Provides tools for effective job searching, resume writing, and interview skills
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Offers support in overcoming obstacles and navigating career transitions