Why We (Therapists) Don’t Seek Out Counseling For Ourselves
Many of us grew up in families where we are used to taking care of everyone else and are not used to having someone being there to support and care for us.
It’s hard asking for help for ourselves. We are used to managing things on our own.
We have this false belief that since we are a therapist we should have it all together or be able fix ourselves.
We feel guilty spending money on our own therapy.
If you are looking locally it’s hard finding someone that you are not connected to professionally.
You question the credentials of other mental health providers.
We feel embarrassed about the issues we are struggling with. We may have analyzed it ourselves but still feel stuck.
It is a struggle to find time for self care, even though we preach the value of it to our clients.
You spend money on professional development; why not spend money on something that will not only make you a better therapist, but will help you live a more satisfying and meaningful life?
Doing Your Own Therapy is The Best Training
How does it feel to be emotionally vulnerable?
What is it like to have someone there for you consistently?
How is it to be truly seen?
What blind spots may you have in your life or in your work?
Therapy will help you…..
Be better able to show up for your clients but also be emotionally present for the people in your life.
Wouldn’t it feel nice to wake up excited for work? When the day is over to still have energy to be there for the other people in your life? Your friends and family deserve to have you being emotionally present for them as well.
Get the support you need since it has been especially challenging being a therapist during these last several years.
There have been so many emotionally charged events that we are witnessing alongside our clients. It’s hard pushing down our emotions so we can be there to hold our clients. We can only push them down for so long before they spill out in our own lives.
Live a more meaningful life. You deserve to enjoy your life it rather than just survive each day.
If we have learned anything these last several years is that life is short. We tell our clients all the time that they need to work on slowing down and enjoying the small moments that bring them happiness. We deserve to have that as much as they do.
My Theoretical Approach
Interpersonal Process/Relational Cultural Theory
Narrative Therapy
Polyvagal Theory
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment Theory
Trauma Informed
Neurodivergent Affirming
Despite all our trainings and certifications we obtain, I believe that one of the most important elements for therapy to work well is the counseling relationship.
Let’s connect with a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit to work together
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