As many people conclude that therapy is not for them, today’s events should bring pause and reconsideration. Having the option to sit down to discuss personal issues that have affected your life could be a reward as you seek a higher intellectual understanding by discovering buried secrets about yourself that have gone unattended for too long. Over time, these hardened secrets create this subconscious reminder of something wrong. Yet, few seek a clearer understanding of the problems and take those critical steps to resolve issues that control how you think and behave.
As a therapist and a recipient of therapy, I have found that having another ear and another perspective forces me to reach further into my subconscious to establish an unwanted identity. These unwanted identities create a false image of yourself that is not often visible to the individual. I have learned that people are afraid to discover the truth about themselves at the risk of being judged by others. Building trust is critical, and I agree on the difficulty of discussing emotional issues with a stranger.
Where all therapists are different in their varied approaches to therapy, a lot of those differences lie within cultural and racial divides that may not be understood by the person for whom you are seeking help. Your decision on choosing a therapist is usually based on a referral and through your research. There are no guarantees that the connection will work for you, given these choices. If there is a bias of any kind, your therapeutic assessment won’t reach the mark of completion or fairness. Race and culture must be the impetus to meaningful conversation.
Signs to alert you that therapy is needed occur when your eating and sleeping habits change. Another is your awareness of no longer being interested in enjoying things you used to do as your emotions become adversely elevated. Unhealthy habits are becoming problematic amongst people who rarely reach that finite point of reality. To do something ourselves instilling the thought of healing what’s been torn apart is a misnomer because of the help that is sorely needed by all screams HELP ME!
It’s been my personal experience that my emotional tormentor was due to the help I never sought, not because I refused the service, but because I didn’t know the root of my problems. To identify that root by discovering the source is the beginning to mending those emotional nuances that hinder and corrupt the basic knowledge of survival.
This Article was Last Updated On: October 15, 2025
I thought therapy wouldn’t be of any help to me, until life challenges came and hit home, I had to get my life back on track, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I started therapy and began to really take a good look at my life, myself, and how I was operating from a subconscious mind set, which was mind blowing. Now, learning to operate for a conscious mind set, was the best decision / investment I could have ever made for myself and my life. Therapy is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about, It’s a complete life game changer. I would encourage anyone going through life’s challenges to seek therapy. I never would have thought therapy would be an essential component on this life journey until now!
I’m glad you made that decision. If all my clients shared your optimism, the world would be a better place. Thanks for your comment Angie!