Therapist Jamie Williamson, who works in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is facing an increase in political discussions among their clients, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community. With therapy usage rising significantly since the pandemic, Williamson notes that every client expresses fear about the future, creating an emotional weight in sessions. To cope, they rely on personal processing techniques like listening to loud music during commutes. The article also touches on the balance therapists must maintain between authentic connections and preserving their clients' space.
"We're this container that [people] can pour all their emotions into, but we know how to deal with it."
"Every single client I see is scared and not sure what to do. That is so heavy, to have every single person be in the same spot."
"A lot of screaming music on the way home...I just put on really loud music, and that's my way of processing the day: screaming along, sometimes crying."
"The work requires a delicate balance: forming an authentic connection with someone while being careful not to take up too much space with your own ideas and experiences."
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