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

It depends on the relationship you have with your parents. If it's not so great, it's sometimes helpful to have another adult (youth leader, school counselor, etc) help you have that conversation. Most parents will accept it if you tell them that you need someone to talk to who isn't involved in your life to be unbiased and give advice.

Just tell your parents that you have some thinks in mind you want to talk about and you need someone not released or someone who knows you. They will pretty much not say now.

Make sure to use I statements and tell them how you feel rather than what is wrong in your life. If they are not accepting, reach out to a guidance counselor or trusted adult to get you the help you need. Also good for you, for recognizing you need help and wanting to do something about it. It is the biggest and most overlooked step in the recovery process!

You should be open with them and just explain that you feel its best you see someone professional .

It is best to approach your parents however you see fit, whether it be casual or serious. Most parents will be happy you want to make a positive difference for yourself and will be understanding. Sometimes it might be a matter of calming yourself down or having difficulty talking to your parents. In these situations you should calm yourself down first so you can effectively and easily get your message across to your parents.

It is fantastic that you have chosen to seek professional help. Perhaps you could tell your parents that you have been facing some problems and are ready to get some help.

You want to see a therapist and you don't know how to tell your parents. I know it isn't easy, one way is to talk about about what is bothering you, how you are feeling and what your reasons are for wanting to see a therapist. It would be a good idea to find out the type of therapist you want to see and how they would be able to help you and then discuss it with your parents. Your parents may not fully understand at first so keep calm and openly discuss it, this includes listening to them.

Congratulations on understanding your needs, it is the first step to self improvement. Seeing a therapist can be very beneficial in so many ways. I would simply go to them and explain why you believe it would benefit you. I'm sure your parents would be proud that you want to improve yourself through therapy. There are so many affordable options online for therapy if expense is a concern.

I asked my therapist to explain it to my parents. You have to explain to them that you are going through a difficult time and need professional help.

I would just say you are struggling with a few things and think you need someone to talk to about it. As a parent if one of my children felt counselling would help them I would be happy to support that decision.