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
bunniesgomoo
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Jun 3, 2015
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Try to approach your parents together or one at a time, explaining that you believe it will really help you and it's the best thing for your health. Your parents at first may be upset or unreasonable, but they will eventually understand that it's important for you to see a therapist
EthanisBae
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Sep 22, 2015
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I think that if you gentle approach your parents when you know they are in a good mood is the best time to tell them.
Greatlistener87
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Apr 11, 2016
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Sit them down and explain to them what you are going through and that you need extra help to go through it. Tell them why you would need a therapist and how important it is to you to see 1.
Anonymous
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Sep 13, 2016
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At first make your friends believe that mental health is equal important to physical. And take them to a therapist then therapist will tell them
Mome42
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Sep 15, 2016
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Talk freely. It's not something to be ashamed of. It needs courage to admit it to yourself and courage to admit it to other people. They will understand.
Anonymous
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Sep 17, 2016
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Be open & honest to your parents, tell them you might have a problem & will like to see a therapist.
magnanimousButton53
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Sep 23, 2016
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First explain them the problem you are facing so that they might understand your need to see a therapist
Anonymous
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Sep 23, 2016
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Research it so when you talk to them you appear to be educated on the decision you've made.
AliaHani
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Oct 12, 2016
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Talk to them on how you really feel in an honest way. Its always the best way. Consider or not, theyre your parents. They sure want to help.
Anonymous
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Oct 14, 2016
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Let them know you need an neutral and unbiased person to talk to. That you also do not mean to hurt them with this either.
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