If you are considering counseling or therapy but aren’t sure what type of therapist to choose, you are not alone. There are dozens of different types of therapy, many of which deal with similar issues.
This means that problems such as anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, lack of motivation, or marriage problems may be addressed using different types of therapy. The approach, however, varies, and choosing the approach that appeals to you is partly up to you!
Some people prefer to address their issues on a deeper level, which sometimes involves a lot of work, such as revisiting negative events from the past.
Others want to focus on solutions only. Some people are just not into reliving their childhood experiences or talking about their parents. Instead, they want to focus on their strengths and talk about their future.
The quiz below is designed to suggest one of the more common types of therapy or support approaches, depending on your preferences. Check the statement that best reflects your needs and hit the “GET RESULTS” button.
I want to delve into deeper elements of my mind and better understand myself.
I want to find internal motivation to change my behavior by resolving my insecurities and mixed feelings.
I need help with marital, parenting, or elderly care issues.
I want to learn to accept my inner emotions and move forward with my life.
I want to improve a specific behavior, such as social skills, communication skills, job competence, or punctuality.
I want someone to provide me with skills and motivation to improve certain areas of my life, such as health, fitness, or money management.
I want to change my thought patterns in order to change how I respond to challenges.
I want to challenge distressing thoughts and beliefs related to a traumatic experience and reduce their impact on my life.
I want to find quicker solutions by focusing on my present and future without spending much time analyzing my past.
I want to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings into my conscious awareness so that I can examine their impact on my life.
I want to focus on my strengths and resourcefulness to become a more positive person. I don’t want to spend much time talking about my weaknesses and past failures.