Let's Look at the Benefits of Therapy for Therapists

So, you're a therapist who is looking into therapy. It might seem a little ironic. After all, you tell your clients day in and day out how important therapy is. As someone who's an expert in mental health, is it wrong to need your own support?

Do you need therapy if you're a therapist? If you go to therapy, should you be seeing clients? What will they think of you?

There's a multitude of questions that may cross your mind. However, it's completely normal for therapists to attend therapy for their own wellbeing. As someone in a "helper" role, having your own source of support is important.

If you're a therapist who is uncertain about attending therapy for yourself, you aren't alone. Let's look at the benefits of therapy for therapists.

Find Some "Me" Time

Everyone has their own personal issues, even therapists. It's especially important for therapists to feel like they have a safe space to talk about their own issues and struggles. Therapists can bury a lot of their own issues to focus on the needs of their clients.

They may also carry some of their clients' issues during and after a session without even realizing it. This can add up and can start to negatively impact them personally and may even negatively impact them as a therapist with their clients as well.

Process Client Issues

In addition to finally being able to process your own issues by seeing a therapist, you're also able to process the thoughts and feelings that may be weighing you down from your clients. Each and every day looks different for you.

You're having different sessions and seeing clients with different wants, needs, histories, and problems. It can be a lot for one person to carry. Therapists have to have a way to process all the information they receive on a daily basis from their clients. You don't have to break any confidentiality agreements, but it's good to have an outlet for these things.

Feel Supported and Connected

Sometimes all that people need when they're feeling down or sad is for someone to feel the same way. It's nice to know that you're not alone, and that someone agrees with you. There's no better person to lean on than another therapist.

Not only will a therapist be able to connect with you on another level, but they'll also be able to help you become a better version of yourself and even a better therapist. You may receive information, feedback, ideas, or homework that you haven't thought of yet.

Not only is it a great way to express your own thoughts and feelings, but you'll also be able to feel supported and even pick up on different ways to help your own clients. Talk about a win-win.

Next Steps

As a therapist, you're constantly there for others. It's about time you start listening to the advice that you give to clients and take care of your own personal wants and needs. There's absolutely nothing wrong with attending therapy, even though you're a therapist.

In fact, it's encouraged. You tell your clients every single day how important therapy is for everyone. It's time for you to give yourself the same love and respect that you give to your clients each day.

Don't delay in getting the help you need and deserve. There are so many benefits, especially for therapists, in attending their own therapy sessions and having their own therapist.

Consider reaching out to set up an initial consultation to see how we can help you.