Things to ask your therapist

Therapy is a collaborative process, and ongoing communication with your therapist will help ensure that you are getting the most out of your therapeutic journey.

Therapy is for everyone—even therapists. And perhaps, being an effective therapist can stem from personal experience and recognizing that you need and want support, too. Margo, a therapist in training, writes about this and more at https://twloha.com/blog/all-feelings-must-be-felt/.

Not knowing what to talk about in therapy is common. You can start by discussing recent feelings, experiences, or challenges, even if they seem small. It’s also helpful to explore any patterns in your thoughts or emotions. Letting the therapist guide you can also open up deeper conversations you might not have anticipated. #therapy #feelings #experience #challenge #thoughts #emotions #therapist #conversation #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth

Finding things to talk about in therapy isn’t always easy. Check out this list of 26 common topics that you might want to discuss in therapy.

It doesn't always work out with every therapist. Here's a list of things that could go wrong with your therapist - be mindful of them.

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