What is Therapy?: A Guide or Those Who Have Never Been to Therapy Before

By Deirdre Myers

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, confusing, and intimidating -- but it doesn't have to stay that way. What Is Therapy? offers a clear, compassionate guide to understanding what therapy is, how it works, and how it can support your growth and healing. Written by a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming therapist, this book answers the questions many people are too afraid to ask: What actually happens in therapy? How do I find a therapist who fits me? What if therapy feels too overwhelming? How do I advocate for myself in the therapy process? Through honest conversations, practical tools, and validation every step of the way, What Is Therapy? helps readers move from uncertainty to empowerment -- no jargon, no judgment, and no pressure. Inside, you'll find: A step-by-step walkthrough of how therapy works from the first call to the last session How to recognize a good therapist fit -- and what to do if something feels wrong Ways to manage overwhelm and sensory needs in therapy A breakdown of therapy settings (outpatient, IOP, PHP, inpatient) and payment types (insurance, private pay, superbills) Practical worksheets, checklists, and tools for navigating your therapy journey Resources for finding culturally responsive and affirming support Whether you're stepping into therapy for the first time, starting again after a hard experience, or simply wondering what to expect, What Is Therapy? offers real-world guidance with deep compassion. You don't have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to start.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5M3KG3T
• ISBN13: 9798280314894
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"