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 .
Dina Goldman, CEO
Survey Information
Visitors: 3067
Participants: 1499
Instrument: Online Questionnaire
Duration: 6 minutes
Incentive: Weekend Getaway ($1000 value)
People in their 20s are well represented…
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.
What motivates people to start therapy?
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.
Some questions were directed specifically to those who have never been to therapy.
When asked if they believe they would benefit from therapy, 64.88% said Yes.
Money is a huge factor!
So many are spending thousands of dollars a year to get help.
Risks and advantages of therapy:
Therapists Speak:
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.
13 other therapists share this sentiment.
14 other therapists share this sentiment.
3 other therapists share this sentiment.
10 other therapists share this sentiment.
7 other therapists share this sentiment.
3 other therapists share this sentiment.
1 other therapist shares this sentiment.
3 other therapist share this sentiment.
Figure this!
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!
Mispar Says:
Money is really holding people back from getting the help they need. We need more quality providers that are covered by insurance.
A very large percentage of people needed 2+ tries until they found the right therapist. Perhaps therapists can implement a 3-4 step intake/evaluation process that will help clients determine if the provider is the right fit.
Majority of respondents between the ages of 20-30 said they would be supportive of their children going for help. Do we have an infrastructure for this? Are our schools ready to handle this acceptance? Do we have enough professionals trained to help our children?
Over 60% of respondents said they are open to a 1-on-1 interview. The fact that people are so ready and open to talk about this topic is a testament to how far we’ve come as a community.
Most people who believe they would benefit from therapy admit to holding back because they’re not desperate enough. The most effective work takes place when you’re not in crisis, before you’re desperate. Don’t push it off!
We constantly see clinics and providers advertising their services to those struggling with a diagnosis or crisis. Promoting mental health service as an opportunity for a higher quality of life will expand the audience and normalize preventative mental health care.
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