Afraid to go to therapy? Here’s what to do.

Have you been procrastinating going to therapy? Maybe you are in a place where you’re struggling: you’re burnt-out, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all of the above… and you know therapy might help, but you just haven’t taken the leap. It feels hard to take that first step and there are so many fears that arise and rationalizations that make it easier for you to put off. Many people wait weeks, months, or even years before taking the leap—OR until it gets so bad they absolutely have to. If you think therapy might help but have been too afraid to take the leap, this episode is for you.

 

In this episode, you will learn:

The negative impacts of avoiding therapy when things are difficult How to effectively address the reasons you are probably avoiding therapy so you can feel empowered to take the leap Therapist-approved resources to help you find a therapist, along with some alternatives to therapy

 

👩🏼‍⚕️ Therapy Resources:

Open Path Collective (affordable therapy): https://openpathcollective.org/

Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/locations

Psychology Today Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Therapy Den Directory: https://www.therapyden.com/

Neurodivergent Therapists: https://ndtherapists.com/

Mental Health Match: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/search/start?zip=

Therapy for Latinx: http://www.therapyforlatinx.com/

Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/

Therapy for Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/

Therapy for Black Men: https://therapyforblackmen.org/therapists/

Do you need therapy or coaching? https://www.becalmwithtati.com/therapy-or-coaching/

 

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