NO SUCH THING Do you need therapy?
Sep 17, 2025
Lilly Kaplan, a seasoned therapist and author of the Reality Test newsletter, sheds light on the often confusing world of therapy. She discusses the critical signs that indicate whether you might need therapy and how to assess if it's working for you. The conversation delves into the evolving perceptions of therapy, especially regarding masculinity, and tackles misconceptions that can deter people from seeking help. Lilly emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist and clarifies the differences between therapy and life coaching.
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Therapy Widens Your Tolerance
- Therapy creates a nonjudgmental space to explore how your past shapes your present and to widen your tolerance for discomfort.
- It aims to reduce symptoms, increase insight, and improve relational and self-presence capacities.
Track Practical Signs Of Progress
- Watch for improved sleep, appetite, relationships, and kinder self-talk as signals therapy is helping.
- Also check that you can share freely in sessions without fear of judgment from your therapist.
Pop Culture Distorts Therapy
- Devan jokes that some pop-culture therapy scenes reduce therapy to a simple act of self-gratification.
- The hosts note on-screen therapy often looks performative rather than relationally complex.