Can you be yourself in therapy?

One tasks of therapy is to develop deeper self compassion and acceptance. In order for this to happen you need to feel that your therapist has authentic compassion for, and acceptance of you. However, when people have not had the experience of being fully seen and heard unconditionally, they are not aware that therapy can and should feel this way. If you feel that your therapist is being defensive, retaliating, or judging you, you can bring it up with them and see where the conversation leads. Oftentimes, a vulnerable  conversation like this can lead to deeper awareness, strengthen the therapeutic relationship and have an extraordinary impact on one's healing journey.

 

 

 

About the author

Esti Glauser, LCSW

Esti Glauser, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office New York

Esther Glauser, LCSW incorporates somatic, IFS, & existential frameworks, while also drawing upon foundational concepts from cognitive and behavioral approaches.

" I aim to provide a reflective space where my clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and uncover the wellsprings of strength and resilience that may have been obstructed. In general my therapeutic approach is less directive and …

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  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative
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