Life is challenging. Just about everyone struggles to improve some aspect of his or her life, but often doesn’t know where to turn for help. People yearn for a deeper sense of purpose, greater self-esteem, more harmonious relationships, better ways of coping with stress, more joy, and less worry. Psychotherapists guide people to overcome emotional stumbling blocks and create peaceful and satisfying lives, but, for a number of reasons, a great many people never seek professional help.