Ask HN: How Has Therapy / Counseling Helped You?

Therapy doesn't just have to be for individuals facing trauma, or other forms of mental illness or distress. I've heard it can be a useful tool and service for learning how to deal with emotions, dissect problems in life and have a professional to talk to.

I'm set to attend my first appointment, and I was hoping to see how therapy / counseling has helped members of HN get through life, and how it has benefited them, be it due to mental health issues or something else.