Real things I’ve said in therapy this week. 1. Uncertainty doesn’t automatically mean disaster. 👉🏻This challenges catastrophic thinking and helps clients pause before jumping to worst-case scenarios. 2. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stay consistent and trust the process, even if we can’t see the results yet. 👉🏻This reinforces the importance of long-term change over quick fixes, especially when motivation feels low or progress is invisible. 3. You don’t have to have it all figured out today — you just have to keep taking the next right step. 👉🏻This reduces overwhelm and invites people to shift from perfectionism to progress. 4. We’re constantly shown a version of life that’s curated, polished, and unrealistic. But real life doesn’t follow that script — and it doesn’t have to. 👉🏻This normalizes struggle and helps reduce shame by pushing back against comparison culture and unrealistic expectations. 5. Imagine I gave you exactly what you’re asking for — would that give you the clarity to move forward, or would the doubts still be there? 👉🏻This gently brings awareness to internal barriers that might be getting in the way, even when external solutions are available. 6. Is that really realistic for this week? 👉🏻This promotes self-compassion and encourages flexible, achievable goals rather than setting oneself up for failure. Common Themes: These reflections all invite a more grounded, compassionate, and realistic approach to growth. They challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, normalize uncertainty, and promote mindful action over perfection. Each encourages self-reflection, emotional regulation, and sustainable progress — core pillars of cognitive behavioral therapy. Follow @drrachelnyc for more . . . #realtalk #realtherapy #therapyinthemoment #cbttools #cbttherapy #therapytalk #therapistinaction #whenlifehappensbook