I want to see a therapist. How do I tell my parents?

hi there! this can be a tricky situation but there are some options to help you out. first and foremost, how close is your relationship with them? will they be understanding right off the bat or will there need to be some extra work? if the first one is the case, then try to ease into the topic of what's troubling you (if you're comfy) and suggest to them you truly feel the need to see a therapist. however, if they are a bit less receptive, find a time where they are relaxed (so they're more willing to listen) and talk to them about how you've been feeling and why you believe this is important for you. no need to go into too many details if you don't feel at ease, but try to get them in your shoes and most importantly, be patient. "if it doesn't work the first time, try and try again." if you know this is what you need, then dont lose hope if they so choose to discourage you. at the end of the day, you know yourself best. hope it works our well for you my friend

I suggest casually telling them about a 'friend' having some mental health issues and seeing how they react to it. If it is positive, I recommend telling them one at a time so it will be less pressure on you. Sit beside each other so you won't feel their eyes looking directly at you. Get something to hold and squeeze when you feel nervous or anxious. And then vaguely explain to them about your issues and that you need to see a therapist. You should do some research on where or who you want to go to so that you are prepared to show your parents that you are really in need of seeing a therapist.

It can help to look at an emotion wheel online. Search Emotion Wheel, and see if you can find a wheel that you can look at for free. It can help you identify you feelings. Make a list of what you are feeling now, and what you would like to feel like in another column. You can use "I feel.... statements to your parents, and explain that you really would like to work on reducing certain feelings, and getting help for something - example sadness. Sadness can be depression. Nervousness and worryness and be an anxiety disorder. It depends on how old you are, and if you parents do not understand, see if you can reach out to a trusted adult like a guidance counselor in school or a trusted teacher and ask if your school has any supports in the school of helpful ways to talk to your parents. You can simply tell them that you feel ___ and really would like to talk to a therapist to get someone else's ideas of how to best help you feel better.

I think this can be such a hard subject to broach, especially if you do not have an open dialogue within your house about mental health. I think you need to be very courageous and come out with it. Hopefully they will understand and support you. If not, sometimes it can take some convincing. Explain to them that mental health is just as important as physical health and how exactly it impacts your life. It is hard and takes a lot of bravery to be vulnerable, but not only will it help you towards getting the support you need, it will stregthen the dynamic between you and your parents :)

Find a time that you and your parents are comfortable with and gently tell that you would like to see a therapist. You can give a small reason or a deeper reason as to why you would like to see a therapist; how much you share depends on how much you wish to share with your parents. Try to keep your tone light and calm; do not speak with a demanding tone as this will make your parents (or anyone) less willing to hear to what you have to say. If your parents are against you going to see a therapist, ask them why. Do not begin to go against the judgement right away; first hear with what they have to say then share your own feelings. This will make it so that your parents are more willing to hear to what you have to say as you are willing to hear to what they have to say.

I think this is different for everyone. It's hard to know your specific situation or how your parents feel about therapy. I think it comes down to learning what your parents beliefs are when it comes to therapy and trying to meet them where they are at. It's possible they could be really receptive and its just as possible that they could not be. I think understanding what their feelings are is a good first step and then you can find the best strategy that works for them based on what you know. Do not be discouraged if they are not immediately on board, it may take a little educating to convince them. A lot of people have negative misconceptions and beliefs about mental health care.

This could vary depending on your relationship with your parents and how they feel about therapy. Personally, I would approach them and ask to talk about something serious that you've been considering. I would (give as many or as few details as you are comfortable) tell them I was struggling and felt like seeing a therapist would help me navigate through the situation in the best possible way. Let them know that you want someone who values your confidentiality, gives you their undivided attention, and has received training on how to cope with the issues you are facing. Ask them if they can help you search for someone you think you would match those aspects (so they feel involved in the process) that your insurance would cover (or they would).

Hi! I understand the troubles of getting help when you need it, it's tough sometimes. There are certain ways you can do this. Either: A) Talk to your parents about how you are struggling and things that you would like to end this(Not always the easiest choice, but it works and things can change). B) Flat-out state that you've been struggling, want a therapist, or whatever it is that you would like. C) Use a 7 cups online therapist, or we can connect you to one near you to see. Hope this helped you out, and hope that you can get the help you need.