Why go to a Psychologist? - How can someone who doesn't even know me help me? - So, is the guy or woman going to tell me what to do? - I have a problem, but everyone does... - If you're not going to tell me what to do, what's the point of going? - I already know my flaws, and I will change, just a matter of time and willpower. - I'm already going to the psychiatrist. - My Cardiologist has already prescribed me a tranquilizer. - My therapy is work. - My therapy is cold. - I'm well resolved, people who complain too much. - I'm just anxious. Well, if you've ever thought, said or heard any of these phrases, you might have no idea what a Psychologist does, right? And he's not making much effort to find out either. So I will offer my humble contribution. You know, you're right when you say that everyone has problems. Everyone has a problem, whether it's work, finances, family, love or lack thereof... But who takes care of your problem? You? But are you taking good care of yourself? Are the strategies you have been using really achieving an improvement result? No? Hmm... Have you ever tried to change the strategy? Already, but did you change to something else that a friend of your wife's cousin suggested to you? I know... And this strategy worked for him, but not for you? Maybe because no one is the same, right? This is the starting point of our conversation. I'm sorry to break it to you, but you are unique. This means that the best solutions in the world may not work for you. Does this mean that a Psychologist will give me a special solution? Oh, no, not really. This would be great if it were possible, but it isn't. So what's the point?! That's the cool part of the story, you're thinking that there is a ready-made answer and that someone is going to offer you that answer in exchange for a few bucks. It is this part of your thesis that is wrong. It's not about someone knowing the secret and telling you, what psychology offers you is the possibility of building, rather, building a new position, a new strategy and a new understanding of your own life. But how is a Psychologist going to do this? Firstly, listening to you, after all, didn't I say that you are unique? Therefore, it is necessary to get to know this unique being and, together with him, understand and become aware of his conflicts and desires. Okay, but I'll know that, so what? Well, by being able to understand yourself better, you will have the chance to reevaluate your positions, your way of dealing with events and understand the cause of your reaction. Or do you think your anxiety doesn't have a reason? Oh no, there's no point in blaming your boss, your relationship, your children, the traffic. No. Didn't you say that everyone has problems? So, the question is why do these problems leave YOU (being unique) in this state? Okay... Then I'll think about it and? Thinking about this is more than a simple reflection, it is a process of research, of analyzing the causes, influences, origins of your way of reacting. What if I can understand all of this? Then you will have been offered the chance to build a new way of acting and reacting. And this with the help of a professional. With scores, observations, questions and specific techniques, you can help you make the changes you want. Did you know that it takes 5 years in college to become a Psychologist? And in these 5 years, are knowledge of philosophy, biology, neurology, history, psychology, among others, presented? In addition to supervised internships in various fields. And you know something really cool that Psychologists DON’T do? They don't judge you. They listen to you, welcome you and help you, but always respecting your positions, beliefs and choices. If you're still not convinced, I'll make you a proposal, make some appointments and draw your own conclusions. Movies, series or friends are not as reliable as your own experience.