One of the most common questions people wonder about therapy is: Will my therapist tell me to leave my relationship? In this episode, Sarah and Laura unpack why that’s not the therapist’s role. They explore what therapists can and can’t say, how values and safety factor into these conversations, and why therapy is about helping you explore - not making choices for you. Along the way, they reflect on the complexities of relationships, autonomy, and what it means to honor a client’s process without judgment.

Key Takeaways:

• Therapists don’t tell you whether to stay or leave a relationship - the decision is always yours.
• Therapy provides tools, reflection, and perspective - not directives.
• Safety matters. In cases of abuse, the conversation shifts to prioritizing wellbeing, while still respecting autonomy.
• Cultural narratives around love, commitment, and leaving shape how people think about relationships.
• Good therapy helps you clarify your own values and decisions, rather than living out someone else’s.
• Holding both grief and hope is part of the therapeutic process.

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Relevant Links Mentioned in the Episode

• Hope Grows Therapy & Consultation
• Contact: [email protected]
• One Place Family Justice Center – Montgomery, AL
• Family Sunshine Center – Central Alabama