A Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Many people search “Do I need therapy?” when something feels off—but not necessarily overwhelming. This brief questionnaire is designed to help you reflect on whether therapy or professional consultation could be useful right now.
This is not a diagnostic tool. It is a structured reflection to support clarity and next steps.
How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?
Consider each statement below and note whether it feels:
- Often true
- Sometimes true
- Rarely true
Emotional Health Questions
- Do I feel stressed, emotionally unsettled, or mentally tired more often than I’d like?
- Do certain emotional patterns keep repeating without resolution?
- Do I feel functional on the outside but unsettled internally?
- Do I carry worries or emotional tension that I rarely share with others?
Relationship & Communication Questions
- Do I experience repeated conflict or distance in close relationships?
- Do I struggle to express my needs clearly or calmly?
- Do I often feel misunderstood by people who matter to me?
- Do the same relationship issues appear across different relationships?
Life Transition & Decision-Making Questions
- Am I navigating a life transition that feels harder than expected?
- Do I feel stuck or uncertain about an important decision?
- Have recent changes brought up emotions I didn’t anticipate?
- Do I sense that something needs to shift, but I’m not sure how?
Stress, Coping & Patterns
- Are my usual coping strategies less effective than they used to be?
- Do I feel reactive, emotionally shut down, or exhausted more often than I want?
- Do I avoid certain conversations or situations because they feel emotionally charged?
- Am I looking for practical tools—not just insight—to respond differently?
Readiness & Support Questions
- Would a neutral, professional perspective help me see things more clearly?
- Do I want focused, solution-oriented support rather than open-ended therapy?
- Am I open to examining my role in patterns without being judged or blamed?
- Am I ready to invest in meaningful change?
How Many “Yes” Answers Mean I Need Therapy?
If several questions feel often true, therapy may be helpful—especially if these concerns have been present for weeks or months.
If many feel sometimes true, a short-term, solution-focused consultation may provide clarity and direction.
If few resonate, therapy may not be necessary right now—but professional support can still be useful during transitions or high-stakes decisions.
Therapy vs. Consultation: What’s the Difference?
Therapy
- Addresses emotional patterns, stress, and relationships
- Supports deeper change over time
- Appropriate when concerns affect well-being or functioning
Consultation
- Focused, short-term support
- Helps with clarity, decisions, or specific challenges
- Ideal when you want perspective without ongoing therapy
Both options offer confidential, professional support tailored to your needs.
Is It Normal to Wonder If I Need Therapy?
Yes. Many people who seek therapy are highly functional, thoughtful, and capable. They aren’t broken—they are navigating complexity, change, or recurring patterns and want to respond more intentionally.
When Should I Consider Reaching Out?
You may want to reach out if:
- You feel stuck despite effort
- Patterns repeat across relationships or situations
- Stress or transitions feel heavier than expected
- You want clarity, tools, and perspective
A brief conversation can help determine whether therapy or consultation is the right next step.