As you begin to scroll, you will find heart and truths... and some uncomfortable facts. You will face the beliefs and experiences that reflect the voice of 1499 individuals who bravely took the time to respond to our study. You will read about people’s experiences in therapy, their journey, and what motivated them to start. You will understand the people who have stayed away from therapy or are against it. You will get a glimpse of therapists’ perspectives, and learn what they want you to know about them. You will notice different trends in our diverse communities. You will expand your awareness about the world of therapy and those on their journeys to better themselves. I hope you will find it as interesting and inspiring as I did.
To all of you who took the time to respond, people are listening. Your responses sparked many conversations, many debates and lots of movement behind the scenes. You’re making waves.
Please continue to share your voice and feel free to continue this conversation at dina@mispar.co.
Below are the percentages of people who are currently in therapy across different communities, most of them following a similar pattern.
We were curious to know at what stage in life people started seeing a therapist. It’s interesting to note the trends in different communities.
We asked how the therapy experience has impacted their quality of life. The results speak for themselves…
Here is what those who’ve gone through marriage therapy have to say.
It often takes multiple tries to settle with the right one.
When asked if they believe they would benefit from therapy, 64.88% said Yes.
So many are spending thousands of dollars a year to get help.
Risks and advantages of therapy:
78 therapists participated in our study. We asked them: What do you wish people would know about you specifically, or therapy in general?
Their responses were quite passionate and detailed. The following comments were most common.
Most therapists see a therapist. But surprisingly, a significant amount don’t. Out of all the therapists who responded, half of them are not currently in therapy, and 1 out of 4 have never been to therapy in the past!
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