I want to see a therapist. How do I tell my parents?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Jun 10, 2022
ForVanGogh
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Sep 23, 2016
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Just be honest. You can tell them how you have been feeling and that you would like to seek help (perhaps for fear that this feeling becomes larger). Be clear tends to help, you can try to make them understand that you are seeking help because you feel you need that.
PilordeParadox
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Oct 6, 2016
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Tell them the reasons, or tell them that it is really important. If they trust you, they should accept your request.
alexluke
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Oct 27, 2016
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Tell then exactly whats going on and see how they feel about it. Tell them the reason that you need to go to a therapist and help them understand exactly why you need help
PuddinsHarlee
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Feb 11, 2017
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The easiest way to tell your parents would be to sit them down and explain the issues you are having, that you are a member on 7cups, and its beneficial for you, that you believe therapy will help with the issues that you are having, they are your parents, they love you and want what is best for you.
PriscilaOrellana
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Oct 18, 2014
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It's something I really need, It will help my relations with them and my entire life... "Dad, mom... I really need to fight for my life and I need your support in this part of my life, I need professional help".
Uniqueg
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Oct 23, 2014
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Maybe you can have a family meeting and tell them how your feeling and what you feel is the best route for you.
Kathlyng90
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Oct 24, 2014
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The best way to tell them is to just sit down with them, be open and honest, and just explain that you are feeling a certain way right now (whatever that might be) and you are struggling with coping. Explain you'd like to see someone, and that you'd appreciate their support.
Anonymous
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Nov 5, 2014
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I found that there's no better way to tell them than just say it as straightforward as you can. If that's what you want to do, then they should understand.
Anonymous
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Apr 16, 2015
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Just tell them. Remember they are your parents everything will be fine talk them about your feeling and tell if you see a therapist you'll feel better :)
generousEnergy13
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Sep 21, 2016
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Sit them down and have a conversation tell them how you're feeling and how you can't cope on your own and you need some advice.
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