“Oh no, they cannot disrespect me like this,” I thought. But I was wrong. My child can disrespect me. They did in that moment, and it would not be the last time. In my better moments, I am able to see that I actually have no ability to control whether my child will respect me.

Everyone has their own idea of what therapy is. There are some stereotypes that are true and some that can inhibit individuals from beginning their therapeutic journey. Below are a few very common but often misconceived ideas about therapy. I hope this helps to normalize therapy and encourage you to take your first step toward wholeness and freedom.