Things Our Maryland Therapists Want You to Know If You’ve Been Avoiding Starting Therapy
Have you been dreading the idea of starting therapy? Perhaps you’ve been dragging your feet, even though you know that it’s a good idea. Or perhaps you don’t really want to do therapy, but everyone around you is encouraging you to go. If that’s the case, here are some things that our Maryland therapists want you to know!
Avoiding therapy will not make the reasons you are considering therapy go away. Lean into your avoidance and really ask yourself why you are avoiding it.
Therapy may not be for you, but you owe it to your future self to try it. The right therapist will work with you so that you can make the most out of your therapy sessions.
You will not be judged. You are human, just like me, and if life circumstances were to occur differently, we could be in opposite positions.
If you are afraid that I cannot relate to you, ask me. I may surprise you, and if I don’t, I will make sure that I can find a therapist who does.
Going to therapy does not mean there is something wrong with you. Going to therapy means that you took a chance on yourself to find out how much more you can grow.
Chelsea Cowden, LGPC:
It is normal to feel nervous about starting therapy, we understand this and are here to help you through the process.
It is OK to take things at your own pace, you do not have to rush or share everything right away, we support your journey.
Therapy is not about being “fixed.” There is nothing inherently wrong with you for wanting to go to therapy. Therapy is there to help you better understand yourself and to develop healthy coping skills.
Michaela Langley, LGPC:
It’s completely normal to feel nervous about starting therapy - a lot of people feel this way. After their first session, a lot of people also say that they feel relieved, hopeful, and calmer.
Your therapist will not make you talk about things you do not want to talk about - we do not always need to re-discuss our deepest trauma in every detail in order to feel better.
Many therapists offer brief, free, phone consults prior to a first session. This is a great opportunity to speak with your potential therapist about any concerns or questions you may have about starting therapy.
Sabah Khalid, LGPC:
If you are the person who has told yourself that therapy is ineffective or will not work for you, just know that you will not know unless you try.
So, now that you’ve read these thoughts from our therapists, what do you think about starting therapy? Are you aware of what’s been holding you back? If you moved forward with therapy and achieved your goals, what would life and your relationships look like for you then? Know that we’re here for you and we believe in you and your ability to grow and make change!
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