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Yeah, you read that right. I'm a therapist and I have a therapist. What gives? Shouldn't I be able to do that on my own?
NOPE.
Even though I might be aware that my logical and emotional sides are disconnected doesn't mean I'm able to navigate it on my own. In fact, I often turn to my own therapy due to the same reason most people turn to therapy: an unbiased, outside perspective.
I've worked with a few therapists since college (don't make me age myself and use the number of years here) and have gained some solid wisdom along the way. I remember little "nuggets" from each one, but overall I think the most helpful thing I gained was the space to figure out what I needed in those moments. They gave (and still give) me a safe and non-judgmental space to grieve, to cry, to be angry, to celebrate, and figure out who I am and what I want out of life. Not once did they try to tell me what was best. Instead, they reminded me of the things I said previously (great memory/note-taking skills, y'all) and encouraged me to follow my values.
When working with my own clients, I channel my inner L, B, or S (you know who you are) and do what I can to provide the kind of space my therapists have provided for me. And when I share direct "nuggets" to my clients, I tell them where I got it from - my own therapist.
Pictured: me in this sweatshirt I made :)
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