It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the associated pain cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the factors contributing to your distress and the behavior patterns that curb your progress.
Sometimes you can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and, in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.