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MENTAL HEALTH
This is What My Therapist Says Every Session
And You Don’t Have to Be in Therapy to Benefit from It
You’d think that if your therapist has a favorite catch-phrase, you might not need to keep seeing them after a few sessions. After all, you know what they’re going to say (to some extent, at least).
I’ve been seeing the same therapist for a few years, and even though she often repeats herself, I keep coming back for more — more support, more guidance, more help. So, what is this pearl of wisdom my therapist keeps saying to me?
She says, “Amy, you’ve got to behave your way to success.”
I’m pretty sure she got this from Dr. Phil, but I don’t let that bother me. Because this little saying — behave your way to success — has really helped me. And it can help you too, even if you don’t think you need therapy.
What My Therapist Means by “Behave Your Way to Success”
My therapist is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with a degree in Community Counseling.
I don’t have her credentials, but she and I do share a passion for mental health topics. I’ve done a lot of reading and research about self-help, self-care…
