I’ve been preparing my Ted Talk in the form of this blog post for several weeks now on why therapy sucks. I hope you’re ready for this ;)
Why therapy sucks, according to a passionate therapist
We can hold two truths in regard to therapy. Well, we can hold many truths to therapy, but here are the two I’m referring to:
1. Therapy sucks.
2. Therapy is life-changing.
Both can be true. Both can be true at the same time and at different times. If you’ve read my blog, it’s cool if you haven’t, but IF you have, maybe you know that I’m incredibly passionate about the therapeutic process. I wish all 7.9 billion people on this planet would have access to or take the opportunity to go to therapy. There’s a reason why I have dedicated my career to being a therapist BECAUSE I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I love to see my clients find relief. I love providing a space for them to feel truly seen and validated. I love providing compassion. There’s nothing in the world that I would rather do than be a therapist.
Why therapy can suck
Therapy can be really hard. It sucks to be a client. I’ve been there, and I stand in solidarity with you. It sucks to confront the pain that you’ve been avoiding. It’s vulnerable to be open about the most personal things in your head in your heart. It is hard to finally let yourself feel your emotions. I know you do a great job trying to avoid those. The harsh reality about why therapy sucks is that healing is painful. It feels unbearable sometimes. Hopefully, at the same time, you feel safe and cared for because you truly are. It’s easier to pretend things are ok for a while until it doesn’t work anymore. That’s the part of therapy that sucks.
Therapy does help you feel better
Recently, I was processing with a client about the progress they had made in one year. We reflected on who she was a year ago and who she no longer struggled with. She teared up talking about how happy she is about the life she has now and that the experiences she has been through in the past no longer impact her in such a negative way. Therapy sucks and then before you know it you’re in the middle of it all, and it feels like freedom.
You can feel free, peaceful, confident, empowered, and have clarity
I remember driving in a taxi in Cozumel, Mexico, on the way to the beach. I recall looking out the window at some places that seemed scary and felt uncomfortable. It wasn’t where I ended up, though. I was just passing through. I ended up on a sandy beach with clear blue water, which was beautiful. Just because you’re traveling through some painful feelings in therapy does not mean that is where you end up. You end up somewhere incredible after you’ve gone through it.
There is nothing more that I want for you than for you to feel more confident in yourself, find relief from anxiety, and have less stress about food and your body. Therapy can help you improve your mental health all around.
Believe in yourself. Believe in the process, and in the midst of it all, be good to yourself.
Start anxiety therapy in Utah
If you struggle with symptoms of anxiety and don’t feel like you can cope with it, anxiety therapy can help. This Northern Utah Counseling Clinic has an anxiety therapist specializing in anxiety treatment. To begin therapy, follow the steps below:
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Online Therapy in Utah
Not able to make time out of your schedule to travel to a therapy appointment? That’s ok I provide online therapy in Utah, so you can meet with an online therapist on your lunch break from the office or from the comfort of your own home. Therapy should be accessible and convenient.
I work with people online in Salt Lake City, Logan, Heber, St. George, Cedar City, and more.
Other mental health services provided in Utah County
Anxiety therapy isn’t the only counseling service provided at this Utah County Counseling Practice. Other mental health services provided by Maple Canyon Therapy, including trauma therapy, body image therapy, eating disorder therapy, birth trauma therapy, and binge eating disorder treatment in Utah.