Making that first psychotherapy appointment is never easy. Most people worry about therapy not being able to help them! Psychotherapy is to help aid someone who may be suffering from issues related to mental health, interpersonal communication, and making positive life changes. Another struggle people have when making an appointment is knowing if it's the right time to make the appointment. Constance Scharff Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 4 main reasons to consider setting up a Psychotherapy appointment.