If a therapist is feeling insecure in therapy, a lot of…
“If a therapist is feeling insecure in therapy, a lot of therapists will try to sort of push that aside to try to do the therapy. Instead, we would ask people to get with that feeling of insecurity, because after all, the client is being asked to do the same thing. It has a kind of a quality of two human beings in the same situation, really, working through these psychological processes. And yeah, you hired me; I'm working for you as a therapist. But I'm not up here and you're down there. And what you're struggling with, at other times and with other areas I'm struggling with.”
About This Quote
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Therapists should acknowledge their own insecurities, modeling openness for clients to do the same.
In simple terms: Therapists share their doubts with clients.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability to foster therapeutic alliance.
Themes
psychotherapy
mindfulness
authenticity
empathy
Mood
reflective
supportive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- supervision
- training workshops
Key Concepts
ACT
self-awareness
relational dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does therapist vulnerability affect client trust?
- What boundaries protect therapist well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Therapists may feel exposed.