Through counseling and therapy sessions, you may:

• Learn about the causes of your condition so you can better understand it and manage it.
• Learn how to identify and change behaviors or thoughts that adversely affect your life.
• Pursue healthier relationships and life experiences.
• Find better ways to cope and solve problems.
• Learn to set realistic goals for your life.

The goal of your chosen mental health professional should be to assist you in alleviating symptoms caused by mental illness or emotional stress, such as hopelessness and anger, so that you can regain a sense of happiness, enjoyment and control in your life.

Get Support: Why choose Phone Therapy?
You may be thinking about counseling or therapy, perhaps to deal with relationship issues, depression, emotional stress, addiction or any number of other problems unique to your psychology (but likely shared by many other people). The journey to get help from a professional therapist and to focus on your mental wellness is a positive step towards your well being. We encourage you to find the right counselor or therapist that will support you along this journey. View the advisor descriptions on Live Advice to learn about their expertise, licenses, certifications and other relevant experience in their field. Just as important is the connection you establish with your therapist, so we encourage you to take your time and take advantage of your first trial call (view offer details). You might also consider contacting several advisors on Live Advice to find one that you like.

Choosing phone therapy over traditional "in person" therapy may offer benefits for your situation and help you get the most out of your therapy experience.

Benefits of phone counseling and therapy include:

• Privacy - You may be more comfortable having frank and intimate conversations if you are in a setting that is private and familiar to you; in your own home, in your car, or your special place that helps you feel safe and comfortable. This is "your time" and it should be in "your place".
• No appointment necessary – The counselors and therapist on Live Advice are ready to support you 24/7, whenever you need it. If you prefer, you may schedule an appointment with your counselor or therapist as well.
• Anonymity - There's no chance of running into your ex-boyfriend in the office and your therapist will never know what you look like. This may give you peace of mind to discuss issues that you may be embarrassed about such as sexual addictions. There will be no one staring at you as you talk about your secrets, which enables a lot of people to be more free and honest.
• Therapy comes to you - Phone therapy is always accessible. Even if you live in a remote area, have a chronic illness, back pain or depression that keeps you in bed, you can always pick up the phone and call someone. Those suffering from insomnia, nightly anxiety attacks or other painful episodes find support in talking to a professional therapist during a stressful event especially when other options are not available.
• There's no commute - Picking up the phone eliminates the stresses of getting to your therapist's office on time, while battling traffic and paying a fee to park. It's just easy.
• You pay for minutes not sessions. You may want to talk for a full hour but many times you just need someone to help you through a tough situation or guide you through making the right decision at the moment you have to make it. For instance, if you are seeing a therapist or counselor to quite smoking, then it may be comforting to know that a professional therapist is available to guide you when you have a "weak moment". Others may choose to "check in" from time to time with an objective third-party professional whose sole purpose is to provide the best therapeutic service.

Remember that the choice is always yours, and we seek to empower you to have the therapy experience that is going to fit your needs.