01/18/2024
Can a therapist be your friend?
A good listener. Reliable. Interested in your well-being. Empathic. Helpful. These are traits that we all value in a friend. These are also things that describe an effective therapist.
It’s no wonder, then, that many people see a friend in their therapist.
While it can feel like a friendly relationship, it is so much more than that.
Friendship is supposed to be a two-way street. However, your therapist is able to help you precisely because the relationship is NOT a two-way street: your therapist is able to help you because they maintain objectivity. They listen to your feelings and problems, and they refrain from discussing their own.
When you go into therapy, the focus is on you and you alone. Achieving your goals is the only priority!
I am so grateful that we achieved ideal outcomes for this extraordinary individual. 🤩💖
For truly in her success, lies mine! 💪🏆
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