Today I wanted to check in with you and let you know where I'm at and where I'm going. I've been in grad school for nearly two years working on a master's degree in counseling psychology. The road has been long, sometimes irritating, but so far completely worth it. Now I've come to a crossroads and I want to reach out to you and get your feedback about a decision I'm mulling over. See, I've been on track to become a licensed MFT and LPC. The two licenses basically mean that I'd be a therapist able to treat individuals, families,
Is Talk Therapy Worth It?
Recently I found myself on a website that had a lot of comments about how talk therapy was a waste of time and money. Well, consider this a response to all those people. Now, for starters, it's true that I am biased. I mean, I am a grad student learning to become a psychotherapist after all. Just keeping it honest. I also lived with severe anxiety and depression for over 10 years, so it isn't like I don't know what it's like to need or undergo therapy myself-- been there, done that. So, here's the thing: Talk therapy works. And it