I am talking all things therapy - my personal experience with therapy, the common stigmas attached to therapy, and the realities and benefits of therapy. March 30th, 2019, was my two year anniversary in therapy. Since that day, I have tried CBT therapy, EMDR therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, and many therapy support groups. I also helped start a support group through my foundation, End the Stigma, with my therapist running the group. The group grew so popular that there are now three support groups for teens here in Henderson, Nevada. 

My point is I. LOVE. THERAPY. But the rest of the world shames and stigmatizes therapy. I'm here to break down those stigmas and fight for the strength it takes to reach out for help.

Some of the stigmas or myths about therapy that I go over:

• You are weak for going to therapy. You weren't strong enough to do it on your own. Or you must not have a good support system or great home life. 
• It isn't "bad enough" to go to therapy.
• I tried therapy and didn't like my therapist so I guess therapy doesn't work for me.
• I'm uncomfortable talking to a stranger about my personal life.
• I don't need therapy because I have God and prayer to fix my problems.
• Going through the motions of simply showing up to therapy is good enough to make progress in my life. 

All of these are false, exaggerated, and damaging beliefs that hold people back from going to therapy. Listen in to hear what I have to say regarding each one and what the reality looks like!

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Here are the resources from Tiffany Roe - therapist, influencer, speaker, and owner of a mental health facility. She runs the campaign that Therapy IS Cool.
Instagram: @heytiffanyroe
@mindfulcounseling
Website: tiffanyroe.com
Podcast: Therapy Thoughts

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Here are the flyers for my teen therapy support groups here in Henderson, Nevada.

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Song: Clearly by Grace VanderWaal

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Instagram: @whytli
Website: whytli.com
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