People often ask, at the start of doing their inner healing work, what would be the key take aways from doing regular therapy on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. While it is not an easy or direct answer, as everyone is different and have different needs and goals, here is a list of things that I find that people seem to take with them in the process:

1. Emotional Support: Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It allows you to express yourself openly without fear of judgment.

2. Insight and Self-Awareness: Therapists help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your motivations, and your behaviors. This insight can lead to better decision-making and self-acceptance.

3. Coping Skills: Therapy equips you with effective coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. These skills can enhance resilience and improve overall quality of life.

4. Improved Relationships: Therapy can improve communication and interpersonal skills, which can lead to healthier and more fulfilling relationships with others.

5. Behavioral Changes: Through therapy, you can identify negative patterns of thinking or behavior and work towards changing them into positive ones.

6. Validation and Empowerment: Feeling understood and validated by a therapist can boost self-esteem and empower you to make positive changes in your life.

7. Stress Reduction: Talking about your concerns with a therapist can lighten the emotional burden and reduce stress levels.

8. Goal Setting and Achievement: Therapy helps you set realistic goals and develop a plan to achieve them, whether they are related to personal growth, career, or relationships.

9. Support for Major Life Changes: Therapy can provide guidance and support during significant life transitions such as divorce, loss of a loved one, career changes, or relocation.

10. Maintenance of Mental Health: Just as regular physical check-ups are important for physical health, regular therapy sessions can help maintain and monitor your mental health over time.