Can you go to therapy if you dont know whats wrong?

You don’t have to struggle alone. Stress, anxiety, depression, loss, trauma or any other mental health issue are real and deserve attention. So yes, you should still get counseling. It could just be that you are being held back by some stigma you may feel about seeing a counselor.

What to talk about in therapy when you don’t want to talk?

Here are 12 things to consider.

1. Remember, there’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ thing to talk about.
2. If you find it hard to remember how you felt during the week, take notes out of session.
3. Bring up whatever’s bugging you right now.
4. Tell your therapist about what kept you up last night (or last week)
5. Talk about your relationships.

Will my therapist tell my parents?

There is a confidential agreement between your therapist , and you . No . They can’t tell your parents what you said in therapy . The only reason that your therapist could talk to your parents is if : you say you are going to hurt yourself , or hurt other people .

Why am I mad at my therapist?

Sometimes clients can feel anxiety about confronting their therapist with an angry feeling or concern about therapy. Talk about why you feel angry and what you need from your therapist. Most of the time, under the feelings of anger are feelings of hurt or fear. Try to tap into what those feelings are about.

Does therapy really work?

Dr. Sarah Allen, Chicago-based psychologist and therapist, adds, “Therapy is all about the relationship. It doesn’t matter what techniques the therapist is trained in (as long as they are qualified and licensed), therapy works if you feel heard, supported and connected to your therapist.

How can I support someone who is struggling with therapy?

Encouraging someone you care about to look into possible therapy options, even offering to review potential therapists with them, is generally a better way to show support. People who feel forced into therapy may feel resistant and find it harder to put in the work needed to make change.

What happened when I stopped trying so hard to try in therapy?

Looking back, though, I can see that some of the most important growth I’ve had in therapy actually happened when I stopped trying so hard to please my therapist. In fact, the most powerful moments we’ve shared together were when I had the courage to tell him things that I was absolutely convinced I shouldn’t say.

Should you let your therapist know you’re grateful for their help?

It’s not the sort of situation where you can just send an edible arrangement and call it a day. What I’ve learned, though, is that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with letting your therapist know how grateful you are for their impact on your life. They like being told they’re doing a good job, too, you know.