A 39-year-old member asked:
How can i tell my parents i want to see a therapist?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
16 years experience
Be honest: It is great that you are interested in helping yourself by expressing your feelings with a therapist. If your parents love you, then they will want to help you heal and grow. If that means going to a psychologist or therapist, then ask directly. Say that you have thought about it and you think that talking to someone would help. I wish you well. You can find a psychologist here: locator.Apa.Org.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me how to see a therapist without my parents finding out?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Takao Ohnumaanswered
Medical Oncology 66 years experience
Depending on: Answer to this question is depending on your situation. If you are living alone or with your spouse, and not with your parents. you are free to go see a physician (with your own will). I do not see any reason you have to have a permission.
On the other hand, if you live with your parent and you are their dependent, It would be more courteous to discuss your intention with your parents.
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