"I have a therapist"
Many times when people find out what I do, they'll respond with "ohhh, so you're like a therapist?" Or they'll simply say, "That's cool. But I already have a therapist." To which I respond (sometimes out loud, and always in my head...), GIRL, ME TOO! There have been several phases of my adult life when I have been in and out of therapy, which I've talked about openly. I sought the help of a therapist when I was stuck in an abusive relationship. I went to a grief counselor when my mom died. And now I'm back in therapy because I wanted to have someone who could help me process some of the big things happening in my life right now. What I do as an intuitive coach and a healer is very different from therapy. In fact, I believe a lot of us need both, and I personally have trusted healer friends who help me when I need that kind of support. Even healers need healers ;) I consider it a compliment when someone compares me to a therapist, or when a...