Unpacking the Couch: What is This Thing We Call “Therapy”?

Therapy begins with the relationship. Think about it—you want to feel safe and comfortable with someone, especially when you may end up sharing the most intimate details of your life with them. Maybe you’ve written a long journal entry or vented to a friend and felt lighter after. That same kind of emotional release, paired with intentional guidance, can happen in therapy - only with tools to help you go further. Therapy is a space where you can make sense of the past, understand yourself now, and create hope for the future. By exploring ourselves and who we are, we are able to gain a deeper understanding of where our actions and behaviors are coming from.