Seven Misconceptions about Psychotherapy

Only people with a psychiatric diagnosis can benefit from therapy

Therapists have all the answers and will tell you what to do

Therapy is only for long-term issues; it can't help with short-term problems

Therapy is just about talking, which doesn’t accomplish anything

Therapy is just about making excuses for your problems

Only "weak" people seek therapy; it's a sign of personal failure

Therapy is about dwelling in childhood and the past