Deb Gripp

Deb Gripp asked Lori Gottlieb:

I'm thinking about talking to a therapist. I am ashamed about it and will not tell anybody. Why do you think people are so uncomfortable with the concept of talking to someone about a problem? Do you think I can resolve my problem (former best friend has distanced herself from me) in just a few sessions?

Lori Gottlieb I think people are ashamed because they don't realize that other people are experiencing similar feelings or find themselves similarly stuck/sad/confused/anxious. They feel alone in their experiences (and spend too much time on social media, which isn't, of course, what people's lives are really like). I can tell you this: Getting help is a sign of strength. It signals good emotional health, shows that you value your well-being. It's something to be proud of, not ashamed of. Also: If you've read my book, you know how I might answer the question of "How many sessions will this take?" :-)

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Lori

Lori asked Lori Gottlieb:

I did read that in the book! I tried to get Jenna Bush Hager to choose your book for her book club in the Today Show. I have given my book to a friend and highly recommend everyone read this book. Love it!!!! Thank you for pushing yourself to write it and for waiting to write on the topic of your passion. Will you come to Raleigh, NC, Quail Ridge Books?

Angela Boyce

Angela Boyce asked Lori Gottlieb:

I loved your book! It was such an insightful and important read. Seeing the way you talk to your patients and the way Wendell talks to you makes me feel that my therapy experiences were a little lacking. I was given lots of suggestions on what to do, but not WHY there was a problem in the first place. I didn’t have any breakthroughs or learn about myself. How does one find a truly great therapist?

Lindsey

Lindsey asked Lori Gottlieb:

Hi Lori! Loved your book!! As a therapist myself and a blogger I was curious from a logistical prospective of how you were able to write about your clients? I wondered the whole time: How much of this is true? How much did she have to change? But mostly I just wished were we’re coworkers/friends because I enjoyed every word and lesson you wrote. Thanks!

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