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241. Stop Trying To Be A "Good Client" In Therapy

241. Stop Trying To Be A "Good Client" In Therapy

Update: 2025-09-03
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Going to therapy is about self-exploration and self-understanding. You learn more about yourself as your therapist reflects you back to yourself. If you’re focused on trying to earn your therapist’s approval by being a “good client,” then you’re missing the point and not getting what you need out of therapy.

Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.

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241. Stop Trying To Be A "Good Client" In Therapy

241. Stop Trying To Be A "Good Client" In Therapy

Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins