Top Myths About Counseling in Colorado Springs

Written By Miranda Palmer

We live in a town where people are often told they are weak if they seek counseling. Truth is, reaching out for help is a sign of bravery and strength. We are not meant to do this hard work alone. We actually grow stronger when we lean into others, who prove to be safe, and allow them to help us.

You know you can’t do this alone, and you want to be able to imagine what to expect. You have heard others judge people who seek help. They have been called weak or defective. Let’s talk about the top myths and what is accurate and what is not.

I am wondering if the myths below are some of the things that keep you from reaching out.

Therapists are simply just a friend you pay to listen to you complain.

People often believe that therapists are people who offer advice after you share your dilemma or story. This isn’t the case. A therapist is someone who holds space for you and helps you to find your truth. A therapist has been trained to know when to listen and when to see if sharing information will be helpful. A therapist is trained to make it safe for you to share what they are doing that is an isn’t helpful for you.

Counseling is something rich privileged people do for their whole lives.

Therapy is often used for people who have been doing things on their own, all alone. Therapy has been effective for people from all socio economic backgrounds. Therapy is a great thing for people who want to work on their anxiety.

Therapy will last for years.

Therapy without an agreed ending works for many. Some of the most effective therapy is when the therapist and client agree ahead of time on the number of sessions to work together for a “piece of work”. Clients have found that doing 10 to 20 sessions knowing there will be closure creates focus and an opportunity for positive closure. Once that “chapter” of work is done, we can agree to meet again in 30 to 90 days to do another chapter of work or wait until the need arises.

Regardless of whether we work together for an agreed amount of sessions or an ongoing basis, we will set goals and check in routinely. We will work together to determine goals and when we routinely check-in, we will determine if the current goals still feel relevant or if we want to set new goals.

Your therapist is just doing this for the money.

I have committed to over 15 years of my life to learn how to help people become who they are meant to be. I love helping people realize that everything they need is inside them; under layers of coping mechanisms that helped them to survive a childhood or work environment that they wouldn’t have survived without those coping mechanisms that are no longer working for them.

Yes, therapy is an investment. You and I will be investing in finding your best self.

You shouldn’t expect to see real changes from going to therapy

Clients report feeling lighter and sturdier within just a few sessions. Many have shared that they are finding themselves more able to connect with others and identify their needs. Clients are often able to find a much empowered sense of themselves after surfing just a few waves of emotion with me.

You might end up dating or seeing your therapist at the grocery store

Our therapy relationship is sacred. We will only maintain a professional relationship. Part of what makes therapy work is the trust we create. Our boundaries are sacred. If you see me at the store, it will be up to you to say hello or just go about your business. It is my job to help you feel comfortable in the community we live in as we work together.

I am here to help you find the right therapist in Colorado Springs

I hope this helps you find the right therapist in Colorado Springs. If you are still feeling stuck, feel free to call me at (719) 310-6357 for a free 15 minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and help direct you to the right person. If you are looking for help with trauma and/or anxiety, or interested in psychedelic integration, you can reach me here.

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Miranda Palmer
I have successfully built a cash pay psychotherapy practice from scratch on a shoestring budget. I have also failed a licensed exam by 1 point (only to have the licensing board send me a later months later saying I passed), started an online study group to ease my own isolation and have now reached thousands of therapists across the country, helped other therapists market their psychotherapy practices, and helped awesome business owners move from close to closing their doors, to being profitable in less than 6 weeks. I've failed at launching online programs. I've had wild success at launching online programs. I've made mistakes in private practice I've taught others how to avoid my mistakes. You can do this. You were called to this work. Now- go do it! Find some help or inspiration as you need it- but do the work!
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