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

Have them sit on the table with you first. Explain what you feel, experience, show them your anxiety or other problems you have now. Wait for their reaction, if they can handle you, stick with them. If they dont know how to react, tell them that is the reason you need to see a therapist, it will save them energy, time and priorities a lot

I know it can at times be intimidating but remember that you deserve the help you need. You deserve to have someone to talk to who can encourage and support you through the struggles in life. Everyone needs support and therapists are a great option. When telling your parents, remember that they want the best for you. It is okay to talk to them openly and show that you would like to talk to someone to improve your thoughts, actions, etc. You deserve the help you are seeking!

Tell them you want to see a therapist. If you’re in school there should be someone available that you can talk to. If you’re worried about your parents not accepting what you want to do, remember self care is important. If you’re not mentally and emotionally healthy, everything else becomes less important.

I think you should tell your mother first. You have to tell your mother about your feelings and your problems. If you're a teenager, tell her that you want to get over of your problems by getting help from a therapist. If you're an adult (I guess not because you don't have to tell your parents if you're an adult) tell them you can make your own decisions and want to see a therapist.

I have found that the best way to tell your parents that you would like to see a therapist is to just tell them. If they ask why and you aren't comfortable opening up or talking about it, tell them in a respectful way. It might be hard for them to understand, and they might even try to force you to talk about it. That's okay. If you really do not want to tell them about it, just stand your ground in a respectful way. They are your parents, and they love you and will do what is best for you.

Growing up I had the same problem. I knew I needed help but I didn't know how to ask for it. I never actually had the nerve to talk to my parents about it. It's going to be a very uncomfortable conversation, I'm not going to lie. But the easiest way to do it is to just come right out and say it. Do it in a calm environment and don't beat around the bush. Do it fast and don't over think it, kinda like ripping off a bandaid. It might be hard to do but getting the help you need will be worth it.

how i asked my parents was what i thought was something really hard. i really did just ask. i told them i wasn't feeling well and i seem to feel like no one else can help me but i hear therapist try their hardest to. that i want to see if they can help me and see if i can feel better. you should tell them of course why you want to see a therapist and they'll most likely understand why and help you see one. dont be scared to open up just a little bit so you can seek help from someone else.

If you don’t feel comfortable telling them you don’t have to. Your school probably has therapists you can see for free without telling them, if you think you’d be in danger if they knew you were seeing a therapist. But if you do want them to know, I think just approach them and say it’s like seeing a general practioneer for a yearly check up. Why should you be ashamed of taking care of your mental health but not your physical health? Exactly, you shouldn’t be. I hope I could help and good luck on your mental health journey.

First make sure they are in a clam and Comfortable situation pic a the time carefully, not exactly after they are back from work or in the middle of a meal .Start by explaining that you have a problem that is out of your control or there’s but it needs a professional help to deal with then explain the reason and how much that help is going to benefit you in your life . Make sure you are calm and not easily irritated . Be prepared to be asked all kind of questions your parents care about you and are worried so put that in your mind .

Telling your parents is so difficult becuse sometimes they don’t see the whole picture and might not see what’s been going on. I think you need to be honest and tell them that you want to see a therapist and be willing to tell them a bit on how you are feeling, and just say that you feel like you need help and it’s okay to admit that, it’s not a bad thing and they would far rather you get help and speak out than not tell anyone and let the problems get worse and affect your life more.