You don’t really have to make it tough to tell them you’ve had enough. A professional therapist will welcome you to be honest with them about ending services. Here are some simple “bye, bye, bye” statements you can say to your therapist when you’re checking out and signing off from therapy.

Having a parasocial relationship can be weird, especially with a celebrity. When a public figure passes it can bring up complicated emotions like sadness, confusion, and anger.

Therapists have traditionally been “blank slates”, but as mental health modernizes I believe they should also be seen as humans too. That’s why I’m sharing some things your therapist might not tell you…but I will!