People often start therapy because their best efforts have not solved a painful personal problem. Other people enter therapy because they want more out of life. They know something is not right, and rather continue in a confused or unhappy state, they want to better understand themselves and find the motivation they need to succeed.
However, pain relief and self-growth are not mutually exclusive. Stopping pain while also seeking a more fulfilling path in life creates a synergy that leads to a better life.
I believe that everyone deserves contentment and happiness in their lives. I believe that the road to a more peaceful and productive life is always to be found within oneself. And I believe that change is always possible if one is willing to work for it.