I’m not a therapist anymore
This isn’t a clickbait title. I’ve made the decision to no longer be a therapist.
March 2024 will be the 5 year anniversary of my private practice.
March 2024 will mark 13.5 years since becoming a therapist.
March 2024 will be the last month I work with people under my therapy license.
The past couple of months have been filled with lots of emotions as I’ve had conversations with each person I’m currently working with.
I’ve sat with how my decision impacts others.
I’ve sat with my beliefs around choice.
I’ve sat with fear; in myself and my clients.
I’ve been able to experience what it’s like to simultaneously disappoint people AND inspire people. With the same decision.
I’ve been reminded why I give myself permission in life to change my mind. And, it’s highlighted how grateful I am for all the work I’ve done to trust myself. Especially when it’s scary.
And the folks on the other side of the therapeutic relationship? Words don’t do justice to the gratitude, hope, and awe I feel when I reflect on 13 years of these relationships. My intention in the time between now and March is to offer endings that honor what we’ve created.
To do endings well.
If you’re still reading this, I hope you also take this as permission to change YOUR mind when you need to. I hope you give yourself permission to pivot in your own life when you hear those whispers.
With Curiosity,
