Everything You Know About Therapy Has Evolved—So You Can Too

Watching the breakdown of a stigma in real time is a bit like viewing a lightning strike (from the comfort of your home). To witness a limiting belief slowly, then quickly, transform into limitless potential, and experience the seismic shifts that come along with the pursuit of health on a deep, holistic level, feels like standing by for a rare and magical occurrence. Which is why, when more and more conversations around the shifting state of therapy got louder on social media, in the news, and in daily chatter, Women’s Health decided to uncover what’s driving this incredible sea change.

Exactly when did having a therapist become the new green flag? What are all these new acronyms (ahem, EMDR) that sound like a genre of house music? Are all of the memes about therapists getting a massive amount of calls after the election actually true? And perhaps most important: How fundamentally different is the exchange between trained expert and lay person now, in 2024, that more folks are currently seeking professional support than ever before in recorded history?

Spoiler alert: So much has changed in the world over the past four years especially—and the accelerating speed of acceptance is both a cause and effect of this revolution. So forget what you’ve heard, challenge what you’ve faced, and buckle up to uncover a whole new world where you’ll discover not only an entirely fresh dynamic from the proverbial couch, but also guidance for choosing the best nuanced approach for you, making your sessions more meaningful, navigating sticky situations that can arise while you’re also baring your soul, and so much more.

This isn’t your mama’s therapy (if, you know, she ever went). Say it with us: Thank goodness for that.

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