Friends are a great source of support, love and kindness. In fact, we might even consider some of our friends as family.
But why is it client’s with a great support network still feel the need to seek therapy?
First and most important, our sessions are completely private. You don’t have to worry about someone accidentally spilling the beans to family or friends.
Second, by seeing a therapist, you are working with someone who is trained to diagnose and/or point out patterns of behavior that might be detrimental to your overall well being.
Finally, most friends want to support you, not hurt you. Therefore, often times friends tell you what you want to hear, rather than what you need to hear. The power of therapy is discovering your own solutions that teach you to remember your path to enlightenment so you can find it again when you need it.