Take a Second Chance for You

More often than I’d like, I hear people share stories about challenging therapy experiences. “It didn’t click.” “They rushed to label me.” Or even worse, “They didn’t listen to my needs. They talked too much.” The list can feel endless.

For some, the word therapy brings peace. They picture a safe space to release their emotions and be heard by someone outside of family or friends; a neutral voice, separate from the chaos.

But for others, therapy may feel unsafe. It may bring up fears that if they say the wrong thing, they’ll be judged, misunderstood, or even punished.

Some have worked with a therapist who pointed out weaknesses without compassion, making it feel more like a command list than a partnership; sometimes even mirroring the critical voices from childhood.

And for many, it simply didn’t feel like a good fit. “We just didn’t click.”

I want to pause and validate that. Your feelings are real.

And truthfully, I get it. I’ve been there too.

Think about it this way: if you went to a car dealership and they gave you a bad price, would you swear off all dealerships forever? Or if you tried a restaurant a few times and then they suddenly changed the ingredients, would you stop eating out completely? What about a doctor’s appointment where you weren’t sure they truly listened; would you stop seeking medical care altogether?

Of course not. You’d probably try again, maybe at a different place with a different person, until you found what fit.

Therapy is no different. It’s okay to recognize when a relationship or space isn’t working for you. It’s okay to say, “I don’t feel like I can open up here.” That doesn’t mean therapy itself isn’t for you; it just means you haven’t found your match yet.

So here’s my encouragement: try again.

Because when you let one bad experience stop you from getting the support you deserve, the only person who misses out is you.

This is your validation to take another chance.

Do it for yourself.
Do it because you matter.

Try again—for you.

And if you’re ready to take that next step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You can schedule a session with me today and begin building a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive, and centered on you.