What to expect from your therapy session
Your psychologist isn’t here to fix you; they’re here to help you untangle the knots you’ve been tripping over. You might talk about your mom’s texts that always leave you seething, the shame spiral that hits after a “good day,” or why you keep self-sabotaging that thing you actually want. It’s not about quick fixes—it’s about slowly unpacking that cluttered closet in your brain, one memory, habit, or fear at a time. And yeah, sometimes it’ll feel messy. You might cry (they’ve got tissues everywhere for a reason), laugh at how absurd life is, or leave wondering, “Did that even help?” Trust the process—it’s like rewiring a house while still living in it.
Here’s the thing: therapy isn’t a TED Talk where you perform “growth.” It’s more like a lab where you experiment with being you, without apology. Your psychologist might call out patterns you’ve ignored for years (“Why do you assume everyone’s disappointed in you?”) or sit with you in silence when words fail. They’ll celebrate your tiny wins (“You set a boundary? Hell yes!”) and help you grieve the stuff that’s harder to name. Some sessions will leave you lighter, like you’ve put down a backpack of rocks you didn’t know you were carrying. Others might stir up dust you’d rather avoid—that’s normal. You’re not getting a report card; you’re building a toolkit for the days life feels like too much. And slowly, you’ll start noticing shifts: maybe you’ll pause before spiraling, or catch yourself thinking, “I actually deserve kindness.” That’s the magic—it’s not about becoming someone new, but coming home to yourself.
