Supporting Your Journey to Well-Being

At WellPower, we know that reaching out for mental health support can feel daunting. Life is busy, finding the right therapist seems hard and the thought of the expense can be overwhelming. You might even wonder if therapy is only for those with “serious” mental health conditions. The truth is, everyone can benefit from support at different times—and accessing therapy is an act of self-care and strength, not a sign of weakness.

We’re here to remove barriers to care, whether that’s through flexible scheduling, telehealth or support with enrolling in Medicaid. Our goal is to connect you with compassionate professionals ready to walk with you on your path to well-being. Wondering if talking with a therapist is right for you? Here are some common reasons to consider reaching out:

When to Connect with a Mental Health Therapist

1. Persistent Feelings of Sadness

While everyone experiences sadness, if these feelings become overwhelming or last for extended periods, it may be time to seek support. When a persistent sense of sadness combined with other symptoms like lack of energy, loss of hope, pulling away from people and activities you once enjoyed (see below) over a certain period of time, this may be an indicator of major depressive disorder (MDD), often referred to simply as depression. If sadness interferes with daily life—like work, self-care, eating, or sleep—a therapist can help you find relief and new strategies for well-being.

2. Emotional Reactions That Don’t Seem to Fit

Reacting in unexpected or inappropriate ways to situations – whether blowing up in anger or breaking down in tears at a small mistake, laughing at bad news or being unduly aggressive with people around you – can be an indicator that an underlying emotional or trauma experience is not being dealt with in a healthy way.  If your emotional responses—whether anger, sadness, or laughter—feel too strong or out of place, you may benefit from therapeutic support to explore and manage these emotions.

3. Unexplained Physical Symptoms

It’s not uncommon for deep-seated mental health conditions to come to the surface in the form of physical symptoms. Sometimes, stress and emotional strain show up as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, lethargy, dizziness or muscle pain. If your doctor can’t find a cause, therapy may help you address underlying stressors that contribute to these sensations.

4. Turning to Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

Increased use of alcohol, drugs, gambling, excessive exercise, risky behaviors or unhealthy eating to try to alleviate troubling emotions can signal the need for support. A mental health therapist can help you find healthy ways to deal with stress, sadness and trauma, which may include controlled levels of these behaviors.

5. Withdrawing from Social Activities

Different people value different blends of social and individual activities in their lives. It’s completely natural for our interests and relationships to change over time, even resulting in the discontinuation of certain hobbies and social groups we used to prioritize. What’s important to be mindful of, though, is when you find yourself pulling away from activities or people you once enjoyed and aren’t sure why, which can be an indicator of an underlying mental health concern. If you are concerned about dramatic changes in your social baseline, a therapist can help you understand why and find ways to re-engage with your community.

6. Coping with Chronic Health Conditions—Your Own or a Loved One’s

Ongoing illness can take a toll emotionally, whether you’re the one facing it or supporting someone else. Chronic health conditions can be hard on your body, but they can also be hard on your mental health – even if you’re not the one with the condition. From the moment of diagnosis, you might experience fear, uncertainty and feelings of helplessness. Therapists can help you develop tools for resilience and hope.

7. Navigating Major Life Changes

Transitions like starting a new job, moving, marriage, divorce or retirement can bring stress—even when positive. These can be hard to deal with and can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. It’s not unusual to feel stress, even at positive life events, and this can lead to its own type of recursive stress: you feel bad about feeling bad when good things are happening. Difficulty dealing with the emotional dimension of these changes can make all the practical aspects that much harder, too. A mental health therapist can help you work through the stress and complex emotions you may be experiencing so you can be more effective at dealing with the practical aspects of a major life change.

8. Grieving a Loss

Loss can be devastating, even when we see it coming. Whether the loss of a loved one, a pet, a career, relationship or even a meaningful part of our daily routine, this can be a deeply painful experience. Therapists offer a supportive space to process grief and begin healing – this isn’t about “getting over it,” but about working through the complex emotions surrounding the loss, building healthy coping tools and establishing a sense of hope for the future. Many losses are changes we never truly “get over,” but with the right support, we can learn to incorporate them into a full, healthy life.

9. Recovering from Trauma

After a traumatic experience – whether it’s a traffic accident, natural disaster, military service, crime or interpersonal violence – early support can help prevent long-term distress. Sometimes, experiencing trauma can lead the body and mind to develop coping mechanisms that are identified as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which requires professional support to work through. Even if you’re unsure about the impact, connecting with a therapist can help you process what happened and build resilience.

10. Struggling with Relationships at Home or Work

Relationships can be difficult, even when they’re going well. When interactions at home or in the workplace become unmanageable, therapy can offer strategies for communication and conflict resolution. There are mental health professionals who specialize in relationships and can offer individualized strategies and tools for communicating better depending on your situation. Note, if the situation has led to actual or threatened physical violence, call 911 or contact a crisis center for urgent help.

11. Needing a Nonjudgmental Listener

Talking to the people around us can provide an important source of support and insight, even when we’re just looking to vent frustration to a sympathetic ear. Sometimes, you need someone outside of your circle to talk to. Therapists provide a safe, confidential space to explore concerns, both big or small.

WellPower: Serving Colorado Communities

With more than 30 sites and nearly 200 service locations across the Denver, Colorado area and beyond, WellPower is dedicated to bringing care close to home. Each year, we serve over 20,000 adults, children and families, offering not just therapy but also access to housing, financial support, nutritious food and other essentials that create a foundation for well-being.

Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or returning for continued support, we’re ready to help. To find out how WellPower can help you, contact us today, or access our crisis services if you need immediate assistance.