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A little-known fact about therapy is that it’s not a one-sided interaction—where the therapist simply offers solutions or advice while the client passively listens and follows instructions. In reality, therapy is a dynamic partnership between you and your therapist. Both of you need to show up and participate actively for meaningful progress to happen.

Therapist shopping is the process of searching for and selecting the right therapist for you. It’s a crucial step that is often not talked about in general discussions on mental health and therapy. Just as each individual is unique, so too are therapists and their approaches to therapy. Since therapy is a very subjective and curated process for each individual, you may find that a “one size fits all” principle doesn’t really work here.

Therapy isn’t always what it’s made out to be—and that’s exactly what I write about here. These reflections explore the quieter, often unspoken corners of therapy, the questions that don’t get asked enough, and a glimpse into how I hold space in my own practice. If you’re curious, confused, or even a little skeptical about therapy, you might just find something here that speaks to you.