“Slow Down and Stop Trying to Fix Things”: Why This Teenager Is Skeptical About Therapy

“Teenagers are not that scary. We are a lot more human than maybe we’re portrayed.” In this episode, 16-year-old Metzli shares her take on what’s wrong with therapy. From rushed solutions and misplaced positivity to the need for authenticity and curiosity, she unpacks why therapy can feel more like treatment than conversation—and what therapists can do to better help their clients. Spoiler: It’s about human connection. The post “Slow Down and Stop Trying to Fix Things”: Why This Teenager Is Skeptical About Therapy appeared first on Psychotherapy.net.