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Gabriela G.
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Forced To See a Therapist
This misconception comes from assuming people don’t go to therapy by choice, when in fact most go of their own will. They want help and are willing to deal with the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health problems.
Those who need to be forced to go to therapy often need psychiatric treatment before being committed to therapy.
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