Myth #1: People who seek therapy are mentally ill.
Many people with various issues go to therapists. Generally people come to my office when their family and friends aren’t helpful and their own efforts aren’t getting the results they desire.
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Myth #2: Therapy is too expensive
Therapy is not cheap, especially if it’s not covered by your insurance. It doesn’t need to be. If you invest in a wedding, or in your social life, why would you not make the investment to improve your life and your relationship? If you do not find it worthwhile, you can always quit. Plus, it’s way less expensive than any attorney you hire.
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Myth #3: I’ll have to take time out of my workday or go all the time and it’ll be an overall hassle.
Many therapists work off-hours to accommodate those who cannot easily go during the workday. Additionally, you can go as frequently as you desire and put in the effort you desire. As a note of caution, these comments often come from a place of ambivalence or resistance, which may indicate that you just do not feel like putting in the effort to change your life. Maybe it is not right for you, or the right time for you. Most therapists truly want to help, and do not want you in the room if you’re not ready to do the work.
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Myth #4: Therapy is a racquet where therapists just listen to you and ask, “So how does that make you feel?”
This is a popular myth that has been propagated by the media, especially on television sit-com’s and movies. Most licensed mental health professionals are rigorously trained and devote their work lives to assisting others in their times of need. If this is not your experience of your therapist, seek another.
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