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5 Lessons Learned From Going to Therapy

April 11, 2018 by Kelly Nash 14 Comments

If you don’t know me well enough yet, you should know that I’m a huge advocate of honesty and transparency. I’m the girl all about that ‘real talk,’ if you will. I shared with you my struggles with anxiety, but now I think it’s important to talk about what happened next. I’m going to delve into the therapy I did last year as a result of acknowledging my anxiety.

This post is not just about me. I’m writing this for the women and men out there who are struggling. I’m writing this for those who are afraid to seek help. From my heart, I want you to know you are not alone in this. There is help out there for you and it could be that seeking out a professional may be the best thing for you.

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons – mental health, relationship issues, and addictions, just to name a few. Sometimes, people seek out a professional just to talk through things in an unbiased environment. For me, I just needed someone to talk to and help with ways to cope with my anxiety sans medication. Medication may be what’s best for others, but I knew it wasn’t what was right for me. I just really wanted to learn skills that I could use in my every day to keep my anxiety at bay.

I was honestly terrified walking into that first appointment with my therapist. I didn’t know this woman whatsoever and all I knew was that her office was a stone’s throw away from my apartment and she was in my health insurance network. Despite what they tell you about therapy being a safe, non-judgmental environment, I still feared judgment. I even started to second guess if I even needed therapy. I began wondering if I was just overreacting about my anxiety and this was just how I was as a person. The thing was though, the more I heard myself talk in that initial session, I knew I was there for a valid reason. I had issues I needed to work on and I truly needed a professional’s perspective.

My sessions were always an hour long, but I easily could have always gone over those first few months. There was so much I wanted to talk about and work through. As time went on, things got better and my anxiety became more manageable. I was employing the coping skills I was learning in my sessions and really started to notice a difference. Eventually, I got to a point where I wondered what the hell I was going to talk about in my upcoming session. It was then I knew therapy had come to an end for me. I no longer felt the need to keep going.

As I look back in hindsight, I can’t even begin to tell you how beneficial it was for me to do those six months of therapy. I gained so much additional perspective and learned more about myself and my family’s dynamic than I ever could have done on my own. Sometimes, I even catch myself in those moments of anxiousness and racing thoughts and can hear what my therapist’s response would be. Funny how that works, right? My point is, therapy didn’t cure me. It may not officially ‘cure’ you either. While I still struggle with anxiety almost every day, I do have the knowledge and tools now to practice what I learned in therapy. That is invaluable and why I encourage you to try it if you are seeking answers.

If you’re thinking about therapy and aren’t sure where to get started, have no fear! I have a couple of tips I learned that may help.

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Don’t Be Ashamed

If there’s anything I’ve learned about therapy, it’s that there is nothing to be ashamed about. I think a lot of people refuse to even think about therapy because they assume it’s for the weak. They assume it’s for people who can’t figure out their problems on their own. Ladies and gentlemen, let me just say, that is so unbelievably wrong. If anything, I think it’s those who are strong who seek therapy. Being vulnerable and raising your hand for help is what shows true strength. And ultimately, you are only going to learn from and grow through the experience of therapy. 

So, I really think it needs to be said that people who seek therapy should be applauded and commended. It takes so much courage to admit you may need help. It takes even more courage to make that phone call, make that appointment, and make it through that door and onto that couch. Let’s kick the stigma to the curb and embrace those who are trying to better themselves.

Find the Right Therapist for You

Finding a therapist you can connect with and trust is critical to your therapy. You may have to try out a few until you find the right one. I feel lucky because I really liked my therapist off the bat and stayed with her throughout all my sessions. She was so warm and inviting from the start. As I got to know her better, I truly felt like she was on my side with everything I talked to her about. Find a therapist who is going to be on your side and pull for you. Find one who not only listens, but also challenges you. If you walk out of your first session uneasy and unsure if you clicked with your therapist, don’t be discouraged. It’s okay to go back to the drawing board. It’s better to be patient and find the right therapist for you than pay and go through therapy with someone you don’t trust. You’ll get there!

Go Prepared

In your therapy sessions, I learned you’re really the one in the driver’s seat. At least in my sessions, I found myself doing most of the talking. It was a time to bring all of my thoughts to the table and talk through them. This was hard for me to get used to at first because I’m usually the listener and the one asking questions when it comes to conversations. To help me through this feeling of awkwardness, I decided I needed to come to my sessions prepared. Before each session, I would write down what exactly I wanted to talk about that day. I also wrote down questions for my therapist so I could understand her perspective on what I was going through. I recommend doing this and bringing your list into the sessions to use as a reference. Coming prepared will hopefully calm your nerves too!

Be Vulnerable & Open to Change

Once you fully trust your therapist, you have to bring down your barriers and open up about who you are as a person and what your struggles are. This should go without saying, but therapy isn’t going to help anyone if you’re not able to be truly vulnerable as to why you’re there. Be open to the process and change will happen.

There will be plenty of moments of intentional listening too. Your therapist will take over at points during the session and respond to you with thoughts and suggestions (and maybe even some homework). It was in those moments where I really learned more about myself. You may be told things you don’t want to hear. You may be asked to do things you don’t want to do. But, the most important part of therapy is taking everything to heart and really digging deep to how you can better yourself. Sometimes it takes going through the uncomfortable to grow. Listen, learn and take notes.

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Do Your Homework

While your therapist is giving feedback, you’re likely going to get some follow-up homework weaved in there. Every therapist is different, but mine really believed that therapy didn’t end after I walked out the door. She gave me tasks to do for the week until my next session to really work on coping skills for my anxiety. It was active work that I really had to set time aside to do, but I believe that’s where most of my success came from. Implement what your therapist tells you to do. Work hard on what needs to be done. You may just go into your next session feeling proud of what you were able to  accomplish.

Or, you may go in feeling defeated and feeling like you’re not making any progress. Don’t worry – your therapist will understand and encourage you to try again or try something different that works better for you. Therapy is not easy and it takes a lot of work. But the point is, you are trying your best in therapy and that’s what counts. You took the initiative to feel better about yourself and your life and that is always something to be proud of.

Does this article convince you to seek a therapist? Do you still have fears or concerns? Do you currently go to therapy and has it helped you? If you’re willing, please leave your thoughts in the comments or shoot me a note at kelly@thelipstickandink.com if you’d like to keep our conversation private.

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Kelly Nash

Kelly Nash is a Chicago-based writer, speaker, career advisor, and founder of Lipstick & Ink®. In addition, she works full-time in technology as a Success Manager at Salesforce and has over 10 years of digital marketing experience. Kelly has been featured in Thrive Global, International Association of Women, General Assembly, Salesforce, SheFactor, and Six Degrees Society. She is also in the process of writing her first book.

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About Kelly Nash

Kelly Nash is a Chicago-based writer, speaker, career advisor, and founder of Lipstick & Ink®. In addition, she works full-time in technology as a Success Manager at Salesforce and has over 10 years of digital marketing experience. Kelly has been featured in Thrive Global, International Association of Women, General Assembly, Salesforce, SheFactor, and Six Degrees Society. She is also in the process of writing her first book.

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    April 16, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Your story shares such wonderful advice for those who could be in your situation but may be too afraid to speak up. So open and honest, I admire you for that.

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    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Julie! I hope to inspire others with this post to seek therapy if it makes sense for them!

      Reply
  2. Dani says

    April 16, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    Thank you for being vulnerable in sharing. All the points you mentioned are so important. Especially finding a therapist you trust.

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    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Dani! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  3. Lynneah Bennett says

    April 16, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    I have never seen a post quite like this! Thank you for your insight on going to therapy. I have spent a great amount of my life in and out of therapy, and it isn’t something most people want to bring up.

    Reply
    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      I try to be different and go against the grain with topics like this! I’m actually glad to hear you haven’t seen a post like this 🙂 You are so welcome – thank YOU for reading!

      Reply
  4. Elisa says

    April 16, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    This is great and really hit home for me! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice! ♥️

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    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      So glad to hear it, Elisa! Thank you for reading!

      Reply
  5. Emma says

    April 17, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Hey Kelly,
    Thank you for writing such an honest and revealing blog about your experience with therapy. This is such an important topic, and you’ve handled it really well!

    Reply
    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks, Emma, I really appreciate that! It truly is an important topic and I hope sharing my perspective helps others!

      Reply
  6. Definition of an Adult says

    April 17, 2018 at 8:37 am

    You’ve shared some great advice! I struggled a fair bit with therapy because I felt (and still feel!) incredibly uncomfortable talking about myself. I also feared judgement and often wondered if I twisted things in my head to make problems worse than they were. Still, I understood why I needed to be there and committed to learning the coping mechanisms to deal with it. I’m glad I did it and my therapist was super nice!

    Thanks so much for sharing your own story!

    Reply
    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      Sounds like our stories are VERY similar! I had the same issues with therapy, but over time, I let those insecurities go and was able to open up more to the process. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!

      Reply
  7. Bella says

    April 24, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I’ve been in therapy for about 4 years for a few mental health issues. I was very lucky to have found a therapist who is kind, understanding and wise . She has helped me through so much and has changed her approach to fit my needs. I continue to grow as a person with her help and support.

    Reply
    • Kelly Nash says

      April 24, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      I’m so glad to hear you found the perfect therapist for you! That makes such a world of difference in your therapy. Thank you for leaving your thoughts!

      Reply

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When I first started my professional career, I thought that I had to be a "version" of who I was at work. That I needed to always keep things "professional" and that it was "inappropriate" to talk about my personal life. 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴.
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By intertwining my professional and personal brands into one, I've been able to 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. Here are ways you can share more of who you are at work:⠀
✔ 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨: Whether it’s an internal-facing bio that's visible to your co-workers or the “About” section on your LinkedIn, take advantage of it! Go beyond just what you do for the company and talk about things you do outside of work and what you're passionate about.⠀
✔ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤: Those few minutes before a meeting begins are a great opportunity to get to know someone, ask questions, and share something about yourself.⠀
✔ 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐧: Zoom fatigue is real, but having your video on is a great way for someone to get to know you better beyond just your voice.⠀
✔ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Even with many of us working from home, you can still show a bit of your personal style whether it's a crisp blazer, a statement jewelry piece, or your favorite shade of lipstick.⠀
✔ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝: Tap into the groups within your company that interest you as it will allow you to meet more likeminded people and talk about things other than work.
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Don't hold back in putting yourself out there and sharing more of who you are. 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙔-𝙊-𝙐💋
✨ 𝙽𝙴𝚆 𝚂𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙴 𝙾𝙽 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 𝙵𝙴𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚁𝙴 ✨  Meet Brittney.
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@bsoliver is a Nashville-based career and lifestyle freelance writer and content strategist. Over the past 3 years, Brittney has built her platform, @lemons_2_lemonade, to help young professionals turn their career obstacles around. Her platform is known for its networking mixers, which have brought over 2,000 professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives together to turn life’s lemons into lemonade.
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I met Brittney at her Chicago mixer back in Fall 2019 and was so impressed with her story and what she was building with Lemons 2 Lemonade. I immediately signed up for her newsletter and followed her on all of her social channels, where we've been connecting ever since! We actually just wrapped up a #L2LChat of our own, where we chatted about the changing job landscape due to the pandemic.
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What inspires me about Brittney is that she balances working full-time and freelance writing for publishers like Fast Company and ESSENCE. She’s  a thought-leader, having keynoted LinkedIn's first women of color conference in 2019 and was listed as Forbe's "Nine Black Women Leaders Dedicated to Empowering Others." Not only that, Brittney has so much heart for what she does and never gives up on herself. That was apparent to me after hearing her story of going on 100 interviews in an 8-month period.
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In all sense of the word, Brittney is crushing any and all lemons she comes across. I can't wait to see how much more lemonade she makes this year. You can read our exclusive interview via the link in my bio!💋
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