Welcome back to The ClearlyWell Podcast — where we talk about the real work of healing, the science behind recovery, and the hope that connects it all.

Today’s Short Sesh is all about therapy — what it really means, the many forms it can take, and why it’s such a powerful force in behavioral health and addiction recovery.

We hear the word “therapy” a lot — CBT, DBT, ACT, group therapy, trauma-focused work — but behind those acronyms and techniques is one simple truth: therapy is about connection. It’s about learning new ways to think, feel, and respond when life gets heavy.

Did you know that people who engage in therapy — especially alongside medication-assisted treatment or peer support — are more likely to stay in recovery, reduce relapse, and improve overall well-being? The data keeps showing what many of us already know: talking works.

And speaking of the people who make that healing space possible — up next, I’m sitting down with Beth P., LCSW, a therapist who’s been on the front lines of behavioral health for years. She’s joining us to talk about what therapy reallylooks like, how it feels to sit in that room, and how change begins with just one honest conversation.