Therapy has a reputation — and honestly, some of it is earned. Maybe it didn’t work for someone you know. Maybe you tried it once and left feeling judged, misunderstood, or like you paid someone to nod at you for 50 minutes.

In this episode, we break down what therapy actually is and isn’t, why it fails so many people, and what makes it helpful versus frustrating or harmful. We talk about who therapy tends to help, when it’s the wrong tool, how to avoid repeating a bad therapy experience, and how the therapeutic relationship — not advice or being told what to do — is what actually matters. I also share my own experience as a client and the values that guide my work as a therapist, including unconditional positive regard and helping you clarify your values rather than imposing mine.