By Jess Graves
In a world that constantly praises resilience, productivity, and “having it all together,” admitting you need help can feel like waving a white flag. But here’s the truth: seeking therapy isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s one of the strongest, most self-aware decisions you can make.
Therapy was and has been seen as something people only pursued when they were in crisis. It carried a quiet stigma, an unspoken message that something must be wrong with you if you needed a therapist. But mental health isn’t black and white. It’s not just “you’re fine” or “you’re broken.” Just like we see a doctor for checkups or broken bones or a trainer to stay physically fit, therapy is a tool to help us grow, heal, and navigate the complexities of life.
Therapy is for those who are hurting.
Therapy is for those who are healing.
Therapy is for everyone.
You don’t need a diagnosis to talk to someone. You don’t need trauma to process stress. You don’t need to hit rock bottom before you reach for a hand. If something’s weighing on your mind no matter how small, it may seem, you deserve a space to talk about it. The more we speak openly about therapy, the more we dismantle the shame around it. When therapy becomes a part of regular conversation; it becomes a part of regular life. You don’t have to be broken to benefit from therapy, you just have to be human.