For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

Shop around for the right therapist. Interview them, make sure they are the right fit. After all, you are going to be telling them your most personal details of your life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in practice for 25 years. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships and substance abuse. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where the client brings strengths and I can teach tools that will help navigate a healthier future.

It's human to end up fighting with or checked out from life from time to time - however, when that way of responding to life becomes the default, you'll start to notice the impact. Once you've reached that point, you've likely tried a lot of other ways to shake off that habit of overwhelm, high-alert worry, disappointment or pissed-off more often than not. But hey, you found your way here, and I'm glad you did. Therapy can be one way to start living your more engaged and empowered life, on your terms.

I'm an Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapist, offering virtual & in-person sessions in Athens, GA. I work with college students & adults on self-doubt, perfectionism, anxiety & depression, relationships & connection, self-compassion to increase really living and feeling.

I completely understand the hesitance with beginning therapy. For some of us, we may have received stigmatizing messages that therapy means we are in need of help, and this may be an incredibly challenging emotion to have to navigate. Being vulnerable with someone you’ve never met may even feel like a complete risk, but I’d like you to know that you are worth this risk and that you deserve to heal. 

Hi, and welcome! I am passionate about helping my clients discover and appreciate their most authentic selves. I specialize in treating adults struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, recovering from abuse, exploring their cultural identity, and adjusting to life transitions. I am an Asian American therapist located in Dallas, TX and am available for in-person and virtual sessions. 

Yikes, I know this feeling. And therapist shopping is so hard! Take a deep breathe. Yes, it's so nerve racking. But truly, I'm sure you have done harder things than this. I KNOW you have. Getting to the first session is one of the hardest steps of the process. Trust your instinct when meeting with someone for the first time. Do you feel heard? Seen? Respected? If not, you don't have to go back! You don't even have to finish the session - you can get up and leave! You will ALWAYS have choice in the process. Good for you for even thinking about going. You can do this!

Hello! I'm the sole therapist of my practice, Dahlia Wellness LLC, founded around the belief that true healing and change requires an environment where one is witnessed non-judgmentally for who they really are. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with low self worth, loss of hope, feelings of anxiety, depression, and the short and long impact of traumatic relationships or experiences. I work with individuals who are struggling with self harm or suicidal ideation, and I am affirming of all gender/sexual identifications and expressions.

Counseling can help individuals accept the parts of their lives they are unable to change and focus on the parts they can change. Counseling is a personal journey that will help clients reach their goals, overcome struggles, and empower them to better themselves.

Dr. Beaulieu is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in the States of Georgia, Texas, and Louisiana. She is a Board-Approved Supervisor of Professional Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPCs), a Board-Certified National Counselor (NCC), a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH). Dr. Beaulieu has 11 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults within the mental health field. Sade has conducted individual and group therapy with individuals who may struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidal idealization, trauma, grief, and substance abuse. Dr. Beaulieu utilizes an integrated approach by providing individualized treatment that is tailored to meet the needs of each client. Dr. Beaulieu obtained her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center (LSUHSC), and a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies from Southern University A & M college. She has provided services at for-profit, non-profit, and state vocational rehabilitation agencies working with individuals with disabilities, underserved minorities, and communities who struggled financially and were unable to reach or receive services available to them.

For those hesitant to try therapy, I’d want you to know that therapy is a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. It’s not about being told what to do, but about having someone who truly listens, supports, and helps you gain clarity. Therapy can help you build coping skills, overcome challenges, and empower you to make positive changes in your life. It's an opportunity for growth, and the first step can be the most rewarding one.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with experience supporting clients facing addiction and mental health challenges.

It's hard to describe how much better you can function after coming to therapy. Most people come to me because they are really at a crisis point in their life. They can't keep going the way they are and they aren't sure what needs to change, they just know that they need a change. I can help you make changes pretty quickly, but the harder part is looking really deeply into yourself, the things that brought you to this point, and healing what has probably always been just under the surface. Over time, we can uncover that together. We can build your coping skills so you can handle looking at what scares you. You can be free. 

Hi, I am a social worker passionate about helping others find their way. 'Helping professionals' are typically the last to take care of themselves, and I want to change that. You are worth all of the care and love you give to others. I want to help you truly internalize that. 

Therapy is a great way to lay out your struggles and sort through them with someone who just wants to find the best way to make sense of it all.

I have been practicing pediatric mental health therapy for over 10 years. I approach therapy with kids by using play, creative techniques, and games to help kids feel comfortable and open up. I'd love to meet with your family and see how we can help your child and your family be the healthiest version of themselves.

Oh man, there's a powerful message out there that says couple's therapy is for people who are on the verge of divorce or for couple's who hate each other or for people who are really "sick". While partners facing those challenges will certainly benefit from therapy, I believe every couple can use some extra support from time to time. Therapy can be used for life transitions like the last kid moving away or buying a new house. It might be helpful for couples to re-learn how to communicate well or for those who wish to reignite true intimacy.  In short, I would love to tell people who are hesitant about couple's therapy to trust themselves. You're looking for it for a reason, and that's really brave, so trust yourself. Just take the next step to get started...it might not be easy, but it'll be worth it.   

My training in couples work and trauma means I have the expertise you need and deserve when seeking therapy. But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it means to be a real-life human struggling with all the demands of life right? I get it because I’m an actual wife, mom, entrepreneur, and daughter of a Law Enforcement Officer. I know that balancing family and marriage while trying to maintain sanity and a career is the opposite of easy. I also firmly believe in the healing power of humor and story-telling. So you won’t get a stuffy, intellectual in a suit when you work with me….you’ll get a real person.

We can move as slow or as fast as you would like! It takes time to get comfortable and you are in charge of how you want the process to go.

Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients. We all overcome struggles and push through our discomfort to survive day to day. I believe we don’t have to do it alone. Life feels easier and more enjoyable when we have support and a safe space to process what we are experiencing. I strive to create that space and be that supportive person in your life so you can do more than just survive another day.