09/17/2025
Choosing the right mental health support is a deeply personal journey—and thankfully, you have options. As a therapist, I often help clients compare two common paths: medication, therapy, or sometimes a combination of both.
Here’s a breakdown to help you think through what might feel most helpful:
Medication
• Can help manage symptoms by addressing chemical imbalances in the brain.
• Often useful when symptoms are significantly interfering with daily life (sleep, mood, ability to work or manage relationships).
• Finding the “right fit” may require adjustments—medications, doses, or timing.
Therapy
• Provides a safe, consistent space to explore thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and reactions.
• Helps you build coping strategies, self-awareness, and tools to respond to stress in healthier ways.
• There are many approaches (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, group therapy, etc.), so you can choose what resonates most.
Combining Both
Sometimes the fastest, most sustainable progress happens when medication eases acute symptoms, and therapy supports the deep, emotional, behavioral work.
What to consider in your decision:
• How intense are your symptoms right now?
• How do your values and lifestyle feel aligned with therapy, medication, or both?
• What kind of support feels manageable—emotionally, time-wise, financially?
Remember: choosing therapy, medication, or combining them is not about one being better universally—it’s about what works for you now. If you want to talk through your options, I’d be honored to help you find a path that feels right.
Need help taking that step? We offer free 15-minute consultations to discuss your situation and what support might look like. Let’s figure this out together.
Check out our blog on the topic! https://www.nurture-therapy.com/blog/medication-vs-therapy-which-is-right-for-you
Discover how to choose between medication and therapy for individuals and learn how Nurture Therapy can guide you on your mental health journey.