Somewhere along the way, we learned that saying “no” comes with a cost. As children, “no” to parents meant punishment. “No” to friends meant exclusion. Slowly, we absorbed the lesson: it’s safer to be agreeable.

“I know this is a horrible thing to say, but sometimes I just don’t find the joy in parenting.”

This is one of the most common confessions I hear in therapy.

Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s healing. I’ve spent entire sessions with clients focusing only on sleep because it’s that important.

You’ve probably thought about therapy for a while, convincing yourself you didn’t need it, hoping things would get better on their own, only to realize… they’re not. Finally, you decide to give therapy a try.

If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many people wonder if therapy is “for them” or if things need to be really bad before they reach out. The truth? Therapy isn’t only for crises, it’s for growth, self-discovery, and building healthier connections, too.