3. Humor & Sarcasm

“It’s ok (and encouraged) to be yourself in therapy but it’s not ok to avoid the real issue/ issues. As you build trust and rapport with your therapist, sharing should get easier and the real feelings should come out naturally.

However, sometimes people may (knowingly or unknowingly) avoid or resist bigger issues by minimizing and using humor or sarcasm. Don’t be caught off guard if your therapist doesn’t laugh too much at your “joke”… It’s their job to call it out and help you work through it!”

— Emily HG Duncan, LCSW, Duncan Counseling, LLC
Therapy for bright young women in TN, KY, and FL