Have you ever been to therapy or counseling? Have you ever wondered what it may be like? In this episode Krystal, Gabby, and guest Laura, PLPC (aka therapist), break down their perspectives on therapy. 

Laura explains the differences between peer counseling, counseling, and therapy. She elaborates on some of the technicalities of therapy and what you can type into Google to find what you’re looking for.

They all expand on the process of finding the right therapist. What some potential red flags could be, what you should be looking for in a professional, and how you know you’ve found a good fit. 

Krystal and Gabby open up about what first brought them to therapy and how they’ve continued since then. They touch on how scary it can be in your first session, or even returning to therapy with a new person.

Managing expectations as it relates to therapy can be hard. Laura does a great job of talking through what you should expect when starting therapy and what your expectations might look like. Gabby also expands on the expectation of feeling “better” after every session. 

The reality is, therapy is hard work. We hope this conversation can take some of the fear out of taking care of your mental health. If you’re even 1% curious about therapy, give this episode a listen. Your experiences are valid and you deserve the healing that therapy can provide.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Find a therapist: www.psychologytoday.com
• Email template:

Hi _____, 

My name is _____ and I found you through _____. I’m interested in starting therapy because of _____. My health insurance is _____ OR I don’t have health insurance. 

Please let me know the best way to proceed. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Best, 

_____

RESOURCES:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
• Mental Health Crisis Text Message Hotline: Text 'Home' to 741741
• Get help finding affordable or free therapy and counseling services in your area: https://www.nami.org/help
• Locate a therapist near you who offers sliding-scale pricing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 

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