When is it the right time to start therapy? The decision to start therapy usually weighs on people's minds for extended periods of time before they decide to take the leap into starting or continuing their therapeutic journey. Some people have never been to therapy and are unsure what to expect or are skeptical of the benefits. Others have gone in the past and chose to or had to stop and are unsure if they want to start again. Therapy is a commitment, this most people know. It is a deep, meaningful experience and relationship with their clinician. However, it is often times scary due to the vulnerability of the process. Therapy can allow people to reach deep and sometimes painful emotions within themselves. It is a substantial emotional and possibly financial investment. I understand this is not a major selling point to help someone decide to start therapy. However, I wanted to validate the barriers that most people face when making this decision. "Am I ready for