09/18/2025
"How much of yourself do you allow to show in the therapy room?" is the question Nat Roman poses to fellow Couple Therapy Toronto therapist Aditi Mehra in this video.
This conversation is insightful for clients and therapists alike. There is a stereotype that therapists are emotionless and clinical during sessions, but the truth is more nuanced than that. Nat and Aditi talk about how it is essential to remain a steady anchor for clients, but that it's also okay to shed a tear or share a laugh with them when the moment calls for it.
Therapy is about guiding clients with a steady hand and providing the tools needed to move forward in their journey with clarity and perspective. But at it's core, it's also about empathy, compassion, and humanity - sitting with someone in their pain without rushing to "fix it", laughing together at the ridiculousness of life, and celebrating victories as they come.
Let us know in the comments:
π«Άπ» If you're a therapist, how much "humanness" do you show in the therapy room?
π« If you're a client, what are your thoughts on the topic?