It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptoms, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to well-being. By working with your medical doctor or psychiatrist, in addition to your therapist, you can determine what is best for you; in some cases, a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.