Do therapists go to therapy?

Author: April Widdes, LCPC

The short answer to this is, yes! Because anyone and everyone is welcome in therapy! Also important to remember when answering this question is, therapists are humans too, so of course therapy benefits therapists! 

Now, if you are asking if this is a requirement - no, it is not required for therapists to have a therapist. But, just like any other human seeking therapy, therapy gives helping professionals the space they need to safely and confidently cope with both personal and professional stressors.

In order to help others, we also have to be capable of helping ourselves, and therapy is certainly the right place to help yourself. We also do not have to stop our list at "therapists" for professionals seeking help, because therapy is a major benefit to any profession that falls into the category of being a "helper." Helping professions are at a high risk of becoming professionally burnt out, and/or experiencing compassion fatigue.

Therapy serves as a tool to help each and every client rise to their best self, and a helper taking part in their own journey of healing and self-love is one step closer to this fulfilment. Not all therapy sessions have to be intense and deep (but hey, they can be if you want and need that). Sometimes therapy can serve as the safe and warm space you need to simply be heard and understood at that time.