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 scribbles notes. Maybe it’s someone crying into a tissue while a therapist nods and says, “And how does that make you feel?” Or maybe it’s a quick fix, a few sessions of learning breathing exercises before getting back to normal life. 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