Hey friend,
Let’s talk about therapy and why it can be a good thing, even if you’re “okay”… I know the word therapy makes people picture a dimly lit room, a couch, and someone asking, “How does that make you feel?” while you awkwardly fidget with your sleeve. But honestly, therapy is so much more than that. And you don’t have to be in crisis or “broken” to benefit from it.
Think of it this way- we go to the gym to take care of our bodies. We go to the doctor for check-ups even when we’re feeling fine. So, why wouldn’t we do the same for our mental and emotional health?
Therapy can be a space just for you. Not for fixing anyone else, not for pretending you’re okay when you’re not, and definitely not for judgment. Just a safe, private space where you can process life with someone trained to actually help. Everything discussed in the room, stays in the room. No mentioning of details outside of that room.
It’s where you can talk through the hard stuff—like anxiety, burnout, grief, past trauma—or even the not-so-hard stuff that still somehow weighs on you, like feeling stuck, overthinking, people-pleasing, or doubting yourself. Hardships such as difficult relationships, feeling taken advantage of, not knowing how to say no…. These are just a snippet of the things that we can talk about.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Need some direction with making decisions? A therapist is a nonbiased person who can help you make the best decision for you. Your therapist is someone who should remain neutral and want the best for you, while guiding you to make that decision. Therapy is not giving advice or telling one what to do.
Sometimes it’s just nice to have someone in your corner. Someone who listens without interrupting, helps you notice patterns, and reminds you that what you’re feeling makes sense.
Therapy doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you. It means you’re brave enough to say, “I want to understand myself better.” Or, “I deserve support too.” And that? That’s powerful.
So if you’ve ever thought about giving therapy a try, take this as your gentle nudge. You don’t need to have all the answers nor even the right words. You just need to show up.
You’re allowed to want more peace, more clarity, and more you in your life. Therapy can help you get there.
With you,
Leah
Let’s grow through what we go through — together.
