03/09/2026
Five things about therapy that most people still get wrong.
Your therapist doesn't need a higher IQ than you. No single "type" of therapy wins. Psychologists can't read your mind or catch your lies. Having their own mental health history makes them sharper, not weaker. And years on the job don't guarantee better outcomes.
What actually moves the needle: trust, empathy, feeling understood, shared goals, and a therapist who keeps seeking feedback instead of coasting on experience.
Save this for the next time someone tells you therapy only works one way. 💙
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