"Psychologist Bonnie Zucker attempted to create a website with her name, but the domain name was already taken by another psychologist named Bonnie Zucker. East Coast Bonnie came across West Coast Bonnie again through the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. She saw an email on the association list serve from "Bonnie Zucker" and was confused. She thought to herself with some annoyance: Who is sending an email from my account?"
"BZW: I've seen many people skeptical about therapy or who were reluctant to do it. I try to understand their concerns and what they would like to work on, should they choose to engage in therapy. There are many reasons why people might be reluctant to do therapy, such as having a bad previous experience with therapy, going to sessions because someone else is strongly encouraging them, or just feeling uncomfortable with vulnerability."
Two psychologists named Bonnie Zucker discovered they shared a name, therapeutic focus on anxiety, and formed a friendship that led to a podcast called Anxiety Matters. Authentic relationships between therapists and clients can facilitate real healing. Many potential clients feel skeptical or reluctant about therapy for reasons including prior bad experiences, external pressure to attend, or discomfort with vulnerability. Therapists aim to understand concerns, collaborate on goals, and address barriers, though some people ultimately decline or are not ready for therapy. There is concern that chatbots can engross users and risk detachment from reality. Access to quality insurance remains a systemic barrier.
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