Most people have a picture in their head of what therapy looks like. Maybe it’s a patient lying on a leather couch while a bearded man in glasses scribbles notes. Maybe it’s someone crying into a tissue box while a therapist nods and says, “And how does that make you feel?” Or maybe it’s a quick fix, a few sessions of practical advice, and then life goes back to normal. The reality of psychotherapy is quite different from any of these images, and those misconceptions can actually stop people from seeking help that could genuinely change their lives.… Read more