07/31/2026
This comic, by , illustrates one of the benefits and risks of seeing a therapist.
Self-awareness is a positive mental health strategy that helps us regulate our emotions, stress, and anxiety levels, make better decisions, and communicate more effectively and improve our relationships with others.
One of the risks of therapy is bringing issues to the surface of our awareness, which can lead to overwhelming emotions. However, feeing these emotions is part of the healing journey. When seeing a therapist, it is important to let them know about the experiences you are having with the process so they can support you.