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You’re pretty sure therapy isn’t for you. You’re FINE, after all. Maybe your partner or a loved one suggested (…ok, begged) you go to therapy, but you’re not sure if you “need” it or even whether or not you believe it can be helpful. “Why would I hire someone to nod their heads at me for an hour, or worse, tell me all the things I’m doing wrong?” you wonder. You’re not big on the warm, fuzzy, woo-woo stuff either.

Or perhaps you’ve heard a lot of good things about therapy, and your interest is piqued. You’ve never been to therapy before and are unsure where to start. You’re looking for someone who speaks your language—straightforward and practical—because you want to know if this could really make a difference.

You pride yourself on being prepared for any possibility. Lately though, that preparedness feels more like hyper-vigilance. You spend a lot of time in your head, and man…it’s noisy up there. You can barely sleep, your thoughts are a mile a minute, and you’re a bit alarmed by the reading on your smartwatch’s heart rate monitor. You often find yourself caught in a cycle of “what if” scenarios, where your mind drags you down rabbit holes, making even the simplest decisions feel monumental. You just want to find a way to quiet the chaos and reclaim some peace of mind.

At one point, you were excited about graduating high school and finally living on your own. Now, you’re starting to think that adulthood isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and you’re more than a little bummed out. “Is this it?” you wonder. You’re navigating the complexities of adult life—managing finances, relationships, work stuff, not to mention setting boundaries with your well-meaning but suffocating parents—and it feels confusing and overwhelming. You’re looking for guidance to help you find your footing and build a life that feels authentic to you.

You’re used to being everyone’s first call. Friends and family turn to you without hesitation, knowing you'll drop everything to help them out. You thrive on being the go-to person, juggling their requests with ease, but often at the expense of your own time and energy. While your willingness to please is admirable, always adapting to the needs of those around you while ignoring your own sometimes leaves you feeling stretched thin and unappreciated. You find it hard to say no, fearing disappointment or conflict, and as a result, you often sacrifice your own needs for the sake of others. You know it could help to set boundaries, but you’re afraid of upsetting those you love in the process.

Your inner world is a battleground of self-criticism and doubt. You’re all too familiar with your inner critic, and man, what a BITCH. You’re constantly wondering what’s wrong with you and if you’re doing the “right” thing. The analysis paralysis and second-guessing wears you out. You tend to ask yourself “why am I like this?” or “what’s wrong with me?” You want to break free from the doubt and learn to trust yourself again, seeking clarity and confidence in your decisions.

You’re terrified about the state of the world right now. You’re pissed off (for good reason) and often feel hopeless. When you’re not crippled by anxiety every time you get a notification on your news app, you’re zoning out, wondering if it’s worth getting out of bed in the morning—the world’s almost over anyway. You find it hard to disconnect from the endless stream of bad news, and the weight of it all feels heavy on your shoulders. You want to find ways to cope with this anxiety and reclaim your joy amidst the chaos.

“Feelings? Nah, I’m good, thanks.” You’re a next-level emotion avoider (and proud of it, dammit!). Emotions are for the weak….aren’t they? Humor is usually an effective piece of armor in your arsenal, though sometimes it works so well that the people in your life don’t see the struggle beneath your facade when you’re feeling bad, which makes it even harder to open up. You might turn to food, substances or self harm for comfort and relief instead of talking about what’s on your mind, and it’s catching up to you. You’re starting to think dropping your guard a bit could help keep all that stuff from coming out sideways, but you aren’t sure where to start.

You often find solace in solitude, but lately, it feels more like isolation. You’ve gotten used to keeping people at arm’s length, convinced that it’s easier that way. Yet, deep down, you crave connection and meaningful relationships, even if you’re unsure how to reach out. You might feel a tug-of-war between the comfort of being alone and the longing for companionship. You’re seeking a way to navigate this tension and learn how to open up without feeling vulnerable or overwhelmed.

You’ve always set high standards for yourself, and your track record shows it. You excel in your work and push yourself to meet every goal, but lately, that drive has turned into exhaustion. You feel like you’re running on fumes, with little time to recharge. You’re starting to wonder if success is worth the toll it’s taking on your well-being. You’re looking for strategies to balance your ambition with self-care, so you can thrive without burning out.