Is it normal to cry at therapy?
Is it normal for people to cry during therapy, or is it just me?
Erin Pritchard, MA, LPCC-S | EMDR Intensives
Sea Glass Counseling and Consultation
Yes! Definitely common for people to cry during a therapy session. For some folks, therapy is the safest place for them to truly allow themselves to have, or express, their emotions.
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