Dr. Lawrence Allison, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
PSY # 17139

Is Psychotherapy Right For Me?

Sometimes talking about personal problems with a friend, spouse, or other family member is sufficient to gain support and insight. However, if emotional discomfort or distress persists, or interpersonal conflicts occur repeatedly, then a licensed psychologist can provide help. An experienced and caring psychologist offers objective insight and scientifically validated strategies for solving personal problems.

If you feel generally unhappy, anxious, angry, confused, shameful, powerless or stressed, or if you are continuing to repeat behaviors that are harmful to you, it may be time to seek professional help.

An individual does not need to present with "clinical" or "abnormal" symptoms to benefit from therapy. Career issues, desire for personal and psychological growth, communication misunderstandings at home or work, parenting challenges, marital problems, poor health habits such as overeating and smoking, and issues related to sexuality and intimacy - these and many other concerns are effectively dealt with in therapy.

To read the Orange County Psychological Association's article, "Why a Clinical Psychologist Is Your Best Choice For Counseling And Psychotherapy," click here.

If you have any questions about the appropriateness of psychotherapy, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Allison at 949-715-1351 or send email to info@drallison.net

Lawrence Allison, Ph.D. • 260 Newport Center Drive, Suite 290• Newport Beach, CA 92660
tel 949-715-1351 • email info@drallison.net