5 Truths Your Therapist Wants You To Know
Good therapy should be focused on you - the client. But if you’re curious about what we think about you behind the scenes, here are 5 truths most therapists would agree upon:
1️⃣ We’re not tired of hearing you talk about it. Processing experiences and patterns are part of the reason it’s called a process. We often need to revisit a topic many times before we're able to find peace with it. You’re human. That means sometimes you may behave in conflict with yourself. Sometimes you won't do your homework. Sometimes you’ll be in a bad mood. We can handle it, after all, we don’t expect you to be perfect. You and your emotions are not too much. What you consider your “mess” is safe with us. ✍
2️⃣ You have nothing to apologize for when you cry. Crying is healing, it has a research-proven positive impact on the body. Crying also helps us bond with one another. Crying is one of the most honest expressions of emotions we have. Please allow space for your tears. Sometimes, we may shed some tears alongside you too. 💛
3️⃣ We love to laugh with you in session, but your job isn't to entertain us. Remember, we work for you, not the other way around. Your relationship with your therapist is one of the few where you don't have to worry about us. We hope that instead of worrying about whether we like you, you'll feel safe enough to focus on ways to like and love yourself. Similarly, it’s more important to us that you make yourself proud rather than focusing on making us proud.☀
4️⃣ We are human, and it means sometimes we miss the mark. If we do misunderstand something you say, or say something that rubs you the wrong way, please tell us. It might feel scary to speak up, especially if no one ever gave you permission to. But your honest feedback allows us to understand you better, which is our job. Your true experience and thoughts are welcome in therapy, always. ✨
5️⃣ We feel just as fortunate to have you in our lives as you may feel to have us in yours. The fact that there’s a fee for therapy doesn’t mean our care and concern for you is insincere or forced. We love what we do and are grateful we can make a living doing what we love. We wouldn’t choose to work with you if we didn’t care about you. We learn just as much from you as you may learn from us. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for sharing the things you may not tell anyone else. We recognize how sacred this relationship is and though we may have many clients, we know there is no one is like you. 🤗
Do you agree with these 5 therapist truths? What are the other therapist “truths” out there?
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