What do you say in therapy when you have nothing to say?

How to Use Therapy When You Have Nothing to Talk About

• Focus on the week’s strengths. Let’s say you’re going to therapy to work on your anxiety.
• Focus on underlying themes.
• Talk about why talking is hard.
• Revisit your therapy goals.
• When there’s nothing to talk about, there’s plenty to talk about.

Can I write to my therapist?

Patients and clients know they should be quite disclosing to their therapist or counselor, but that can feel difficult. It may be easier to write a letter. Dear (insert therapist’s name), You are an important person in my life.

Should I write things down for my therapist?

Consider asking someone who knows you well to help you formulate some ideas of problems they see that could be addressed in therapy. Write them down and share with your therapist. Therapy is easier if you have at least one other person encouraging you to get help.

How do you write a letter at the end of therapy?

From the therapist to the client When therapy comes to an end, it can be helpful for the therapist to write a letter to the client to remind them of the journey they have been on and the progress made. Consider writing a letter or email to the client to encourage closure and as a reminder of their successes.

Do I have to tell my therapist everything I feel?

While it can be helpful to tell them about some of the thoughts and feelings that are bothering you, a few of them might actually be better kept to yourself. Also, you are not under any sort of legal, contractually-bound obligation to tell your therapist anything you do not feel comfortable with telling them.

Do you let your therapist answer phone calls during sessions?

Your therapist answers phone calls during sessions when it’s not an emergency. Or they frequently lets their phone beep or vibrate during sessions. Show some respect for your patient, man. I know many patients like to hear and check their phone during sessions, but it should be off limits for the therapist.

Should I pull the plug on my therapist?

Remember, these signs should serve as a catalyst for discussion in sessions. No one wants to be judged, especially when they are paying someone to make them feel safe from judgment. I implore you not to just pull the plug on your therapy if your therapist exhibits one of these signs.