🧠💭 What’s Really Holding You Back from Therapy? Let’s Talk About It.
- redemptivepathways
- Jul 24
- 3 min read
By Sharhonda Webster, MA, LPC | Founder of Redemptive Pathways
At Redemptive Pathways, we understand that reaching out for help isn’t always easy.
Even when your heart is heavy, your mind is weary, and life feels overwhelming… taking that first step toward therapy can still feel like the hardest one. You’re not alone if you’ve ever thought about reaching out—but something held you back.
Let’s talk about the things that often keep people from walking through the therapy door or scheduling that first appointment—and offer a little compassion and clarity for each one.
1. “I should be able to handle this on my own.”
Even Jesus had help carrying His cross—why should you carry yours alone?
Many of us were raised to “push through,” “pray harder,” or simply “get over it.” But therapy doesn’t replace your faith—it supports it. Asking for help isn’t failure; it’s an act of faithful stewardship over your mind, emotions, and heart. Seeking support isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And therapy isn’t about losing your strength—it’s about learning how to carry it with greater purpose and grace.
2. “What if people think I’m crazy?”
Therapy isn’t about being broken or crazy—it’s about being brave.
Let’s dismantle this stigma right now: Going to therapy doesn’t mean you’re broken or crazy. It means you’re courageous enough to confront what others often avoid. The truth is, everyone is carrying something. Therapy is a safe space to unpack what’s been weighing you down. It’s not about labels—it’s about healing. And here at Redemptive Pathways, your faith, your story, and your humanity are honored every step of the way.
3. “It’s too expensive.”
Therapy is an investment in your peace, clarity, and emotional well-being.
We understand—finances are a real concern. But the emotional and spiritual returns of therapy are lasting: healthier relationships, renewed clarity, deeper peace, and improved quality of life. That’s why we accept several major insurance plans and offer flexible options to make therapy more accessible. Your mental wellness is worth prioritizing—and we’re here to help you make it work.
4. “Talking about it will just make it worse.”
Pain ignored doesn’t disappear—it deepens. Pain processed becomes purpose.
Opening up can be scary. Yes, it can hurt to revisit painful memories—but ignoring them doesn’t lead to healing. In therapy, we don’t just stir up the pain—we sit with it, understand it, and begin to release it. You don’t have to face it alone. We walk with you, offering practical tools, prayer, and evidence-based strategies rooted in compassion and care. Therapy isn’t about reliving your past—it’s about redeeming it.
5. “I’ve tried therapy before—it didn’t work.”
One therapist’s approach doesn’t define all therapy.
We get it. Sometimes therapy in the past didn’t feel helpful—or even made things worse. But not all therapists are the same, and not every experience reflects what therapy can be.
At Redemptive Pathways, therapy is rooted in connection, compassion, and Christ-centered values (when desired). We’re here to honor your story and walk with you in a way that feels safe, respectful, and aligned with who you are. Please don't let a painful past experience rob you of future healing. You deserve a space where you feel seen, supported, and truly cared for.
6. “I’m not faith-based—can I still come to therapy with you?”
Therapy with us is always client-centered, not one-size-fits-all.
At Redemptive Pathways, we offer a Christ-centered lens for those who want it—but faith is never forced. If you're not religious, identify with a different belief system, are unsure about your faith, or simply prefer a clinical approach only, you are still welcome here. At Redemptive Pathways, we meet you with respect, compassion, and evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. No pressure. No judgment. Just healing, your way.
💛 Final Thoughts: You’re Not Alone
Whatever’s been holding you back, we want you to know this:
You are not too much. You are not too broken. You are not alone.
You are a whole person, created in God’s image, and worthy of healing and hope. At Redemptive Pathways, you’ll find grace, clinical excellence, and a safe space to take that next step forward.
When you’re ready, we will be here to walk the path with you—one step at a time.
Your healing matters. Your heart matters. You matter.
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