Therapy Isn’t Weakness
Struggle was something you kept to yourself. Maybe you were told to pray harder, work harder, or just push through. Talking to someone outside the family about private matters might have even been seen as a betrayal. Therapy, if it came up at all, was for other people—not for you.
That silence is where stigma lives. It takes root in the stories we inherit from family, culture, and community.
Thinking About Therapy?
Therapy isn’t only for people in crisis. It’s not reserved for those who have lived through tragedy or who feel like they’re falling apart. Many people begin therapy when life looks “fine” from the outside, yet inside there’s a heaviness, a restlessness, or a sense of being disconnected.
Returning to Therapy: A Bold Step Forward, Not Backward
One of the most damaging misconceptions about therapy is the idea that once you’ve “done the work,” you should be fine indefinitely.
Trust Your Gut…Signs You May Need a New Therapist
Over time, you may find that your current therapist is no longer the right fit for you, and that’s okay. Here are some key signs that it might be time to consider finding a new therapist.