Why Therapy?
When thinking about therapy there can be a lot of misconceptions and a general sense of uncertainty. Therapy, to some, can seem disconnected and off putting and others may think of it as made up gibberish. Therapy, however, is much more complex and really is based on what each individual needs. The techniques used with each individual are modalities that have been studied and improved upon for decades in hopes to better individuals and their environments.
Therapy first and foremost is a space that is protected (by law actually) so that whoever is receiving services can feel safer to be vulnerable with their provider and reduce shame surrounding mental health. Therapists are trained individuals and with that comes rules, regulations, and ethics that also coexist with a therapist's value in holding a space customized to each individual that steps into their office.
Furthermore, therapy does not have a requirement for services. Therapists can help someone dealing with anything making them feel stuck, whether that's conflict internally around changing jobs or an inability to drive after a car accident. There is no level of distress required to seek support. The idea of therapy is that someone can have an unbiased third party person to, yes, validate feelings, but also challenge the current state of thinking. This can happen with just about anything.
Lastly, therapists and therapy as a field is dedicated to understanding who we are and how we can live a fulfilling life. In today's day and age there are endless fast paced spaces that can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Rather than assume, we want to understand. There have been outstanding leaps in the mental health field and folks deserve access to new information that directly impacts their understanding of themselves and others.