This week Maryellen goes back to the basics, with therapy 101! There is so much misinformation out there that getting started can be overwhelming. We hope this episode is a useful resource that can give you some confidence in reaching out for help.   

• Having a mental health diagnosis doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you   


• There doesn’t have to be something “wrong with you” to go to therapy   


• We can't diagnose ourselves   


• Online therapy resources & platforms: proceed with caution  


• Life coaches, empowerment coaches, and mental health coaches aren’t therapists 


• What to talk about at your first session 


• Therapists are not mind readers   


• It's okay if you're not a match with your first therapist, don’t let that deter you   


• Starting therapy or medication is not a life sentence  


• Going to a therapist is not the best thing for emergencies 

Psychiatric emergency line: 988  

Lifeline if you’re feeling suicidal: 211  

For help finding a therapist, visit psychologytoday.com, your primary care doctor, and contact your insurance company.  

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