10 Common Myths about Therapy: And some alternative ways to think about them.

1.  I CAN’T AFFORD IT.

2.  THERAPY IS FOR CRAZY PEOPLE.

3.  I’LL JUST DO THIS IN A SESSION OR TWO.

4.  I’LL BECOME DEPENDENT AND NEVER GET OUT.

5.  THERAPY IS FOR WHITE FOLKS.

6.  ONE SIZE FITS ALL.

7.  THEY’LL PUT ME ON DRUGS.

8.  MY FAMILY WILL FIND OUT.

9.  I SHOULD KEEP MY “DIRTY LAUNDRY” IN THE FAMILY.

10. IF I WAIT LONG ENOUGH, MY PROBLEM WILL PROBABLY JUST GO AWAY.