Therapists can help with questions you have not been able to ask friends or family because of privacy issues, or because family members may have been directly involved in what is causing the problem.

After all, it would be hard to talk to your parents about an adult problem which stems from the way you were treated growing up.

It is difficult sometimes to put words to the feelings you carry. You may just feel "bad" but can't describe why.

Your therapist is trained to help you identify these feelings, their source, and help you develop skills to change them.