Do you think psychologists are helpful or hurtful?

Question

I'm thinking about seeing a psychologist for some familial issues. I've gotten mixed feedback from friends and family though.

Do you think they are helpful or hurtful?

A good a$$ woopin sounds like a good time. :O)

Answer 1

Helpful.

Just like any service, there are a number of bad psychologists and therapists out there, but odds are you won't be referred to one of them. If you are ever uncomfortable with a therapist, for any reason, seek a different one.

A psychologist can help you (not do it for you, but assist you) in sorting out the various issues you face, as well as offer perspectives you may not have considered, all in a non-judgmental and confidential atmosphere.

One does not have to be mentally ill to reap benefits from therapy sessions. Plenty of sane people see therapists these days.

Answer 2

This is totally up to you on whether they will help or hurt. It is all attitude. They do nothing more than basically give you a road map on how to deal with the issues you have, that is what there job is. The rest will be up to you.
It can be hurtful only so far as bringing up issues that hurt you and are difficult to deal with. They can be helpful in teaching you ways to deal with these difficult issues.
Good Luck and leave everyone else out of your decision, give it a try and make your own judgement, based on the help you get. It make take a counselor or two or three until you find one that you are comfortable with, AND that is VERY important.. You have to be comfortable, and feel safe to be able say anything and everything because if you don't then then can not help and you are wasting their time and yours.

Answer 3

Depends on your selection.. there are some good and some not helpful at all
If it is a family problem, you have to be extra selective in your choice.. I have had to take some kids out of therapy, resultant to some of the outlandish suggestions they make to post puberty kids..A far cry from logical and common sense suggestions..There is a new breed of psychologists out there. One must choose with great care.

Answer 4

It totally depends on the doctor. There is something wrong with everybody as far as mental health goes. Is it as big a problem as people make it out to be? Probably not. But then again I have seen one physiologist that actually had common sense. Some people need therapy and medicine. Most people need a good a$$ woopin.

Answer 5

Helpful

Answer 6

I think that they can be, but in my case my psychologist my parents had me see when I was under 18 admitted to me that it was my Mother and the guy she married that were the problem and I was just reacting to them. The professional was to professional to confront my Mother on her lies because he had a work relationship with her in the past. I think they mean well but a good friend who can yell at you and confront you more directly
is more helpful in the long run.

Answer 7

I think that it all depends on the issues.

There are some issues that are deserving of deeper help. And it also all depends on you, if you feel like this is affecting you in your every day life then it's something you definitely need help with.

If it affects you socially, like a phobia of trusting people, it affects every day life and your future so you should get help.

Answer 8

As long as the psychologist and you are both on the same page as to what you need they are very helpful. If you get one that just lets you vent and offers no real useful tools or resources then it is worthless to go to them. On your first visit be clear with them what it is you are looking for and what you expect to get out of seeing them.

Answer 9

Why pay for it? All they do is "listen". A good friend could do the same service for free and they're available 24/7.

Answer 10

helpful