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is it bad to switch therapists???

I used to feel so guilty for wanting to switch therapists. I thought it meant I wasn’t serious about healing or that I was just running away from the hard stuff.

But what I learned is that therapy works best when you actually feel safe with the person guiding you. Sometimes that means trying more than one therapist until you find the right fit — and that’s okay.

If you’ve ever switched therapists, how did you know it was time?

#lemon8partner #therapy #lemon8challenge #girltalk #girlpov

2025/9/23 Edited to

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