Therapy Myths

Ever wonder if therapy is right for you?

There are many stigmas around therapy and we’re here to debunk some of the myths that often come up!

1. Therapy is only for people with “serious” mental illness.

Therapy is for anyone and everyone - it is a space to explore goals, motivation, barriers to success, and find tools for healing.

2. Therapists tell their clients what to do.

Therapy is collaborative - Therapists assist their clients in finding healthy answers and resolutions that meet their needs.

3. There is a one size fits all modality.

Everyone is unique and everyone has their own personal set of needs. Each person has different experiences and perceptions of their world around them. Clinicians are able to present a variety of different modalities to meet these very specific needs.

4. You will feel better after each session.

Therapy can be hard work with short term discomfort. However, working through this discomfort can build adaptive coping skills in the long run.

5. Therapy implies there is something wrong with you.

Therapy does not have to imply there is an issue or a mental health diagnosis to address. Therapy alone can serve simply as a place of safe, non bias/non-judgmental, communication.