When to Call a Therapist

by Robert C. Ciampi

Whether it's due to fear about asking for help, feeling overwhelmed by which type of help to get, or simply a lack of awareness that their symptoms are danger signs, many people wait far too long to get support when problems crop up.

Frequently, couples enter therapy as a last-ditch effort to save their relationship only to find the damage is too great to recover from. Those dealing with anxiety wait until they start fearing the fear itself or develop unhealthy coping strategies. Substance abusers wait until they hit "rock bottom." And those suffering from prolonged depression lose the energy or will to call a therapist - often with deadly consequences.

But this suffering is needless when help is only a phone call away. Drawing on his twenty years of experience in behavioral healthcare and private practice, Robert C. Ciampi, LCSW, helps the reader avoid these painful and unnecessary consequences.

"Robert's book offers the reader valuable information that ... answers questions people ... have about how the therapeutic process works. [Clearly there are ... benefits to getting help] sooner rather than later. A must read!" Margaret Debrot, LCSW, Psy A

212 pages, Paperback

Published June 18, 2019

Reviews

[Angela Eschler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book on recognizing when--as the title suggests--to call a therapist. So many people, particularly in troubled marriages, wait far too long to get help. Therapy can be soo beneficial in so many instances of emotional or relationship distress. Maybe leave the book lying around for the spouse who needs to embrace therapy...The book also addresses the very helpful topic of which type of therapist is trained to help in which type of problem. If you have even the slightest inkling that you're unhappy or anxious or feeling hopeless or scared, open these pages to get perspective and the information you're looking for to take the next steps toward feeling better.

[Michele P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! In it, Ciampi shares why it's important to seek therapy before things escalate to the point where you feel like there's no escape. His advice is based on his years of experience as a licensed LCSW helping folks to find happiness, and on his personal experience with how a therapist saved him, helping him overcome his anxieties and other issues and find a path to a richer, more fulfilling life. I love the real-life examples Ciampi uses throughout the book and the reader-friendly way he gets his message across. None of that convoluted psycho babble that leaves people scratching their heads in this book. It gave me a new perspective on how getting into therapy "sooner than later" can get us back on track without the heartache that comes from trying to fight the battle alone.

[Melissa Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robert Ciampi provided an excellent resource for people that are wondering if they should go to therapy or if their loved one should go to therapy. I enjoyed how he explained things in such a way to help readers understand that there is nothing wrong with getting help, even though our society sometimes makes it seems like there is. I also really like the easy to navigate chapters describing the different reasons one might need therapy. I think this is a great read for those looking for help for either themselves or a loved one, and also for people just looking to be better educated with relationships and/or mental health.