Let’s talk about the money thing.
Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t think it works. They avoid it because it costs money. And honestly? That makes sense. Therapy is an investment. It’s also one of the few investments people feel guilty about making—especially when they’re used to pushing through, holding it together, and telling themselves, “I’ll deal with this later.”
However - what we don’t talk about enough is this: avoiding your mental health is often far more expensive—just spread out over time.
“It’s not bad enough yet”… until it is
Many people come to therapy saying things like:
“I should be able to handle this on my own.”
“It’s not that bad compared to others.”
“I’ll come back to this when things calm down.”
None of this means you’re weak or failing. It usually means you’re resilient, capable, and very good at surviving.
The reality is: this survival modehas a serious cost. *My clients hear this a lot*... "this one might hurt a little", but the reality is this: our loved ones often feel the brunt of it—our irritability, distance, exhaustion, or lack of presence. That’s not a personal failure. It’s what happens when a nervous system is stretched past its limits.
Therapy often becomes an option not when life is uncomfortable—but when it becomes unsustainable.
Think of it this way... Is it easier to repair a house slowly and intentionally—or wait until it’s burned down and needs to be rebuilt yesterday because life has to keep moving?
The hidden costs of not going to therapy
When stress, trauma, burnout, or emotional overwhelm go unaddressed, they don’t usually disappear. They tend to show up sideways, quietly draining your energy and resources over time.
This often looks like:
- Burnout and missed work
- Chronic anxiety or exhaustion
- Health issues linked to long-term stress
- Repeating the same relationship conflicts
- Feeling stuck in patterns you know aren’t working
- Making decisions from overwhelm instead of clarity
These costs don’t always come with a receipt—but they add up financially, emotionally, and relationally.
Avoidance is NOT free (and believe me when I say that its affecting your relationship with yourself and with others).
What psychotherapy is actually an investment in
Therapy isn’t just about talking about your feelings (although that happens too).
It’s about building systems that support your life, not just getting through the week.
Psychotherapy helps you invest in:
- Emotional regulation, so stress isn’t running the show
- Healthier relationships, with others and yourself
- Clearer boundaries and better decision-making
- A nervous system that isn’t constantly on high alert
- Insight into patterns that keep repeating (and how to change them)
These aren’t one-time benefits. These are skills and insights you use for the rest of your life.
Why starting sooner often means spending less later
Here’s the part people don’t say out loud enough:
When support comes sooner:
- Issues are often less entrenched
- Therapy can be more focused and efficient
- Less time is spent undoing years of survival-based coping
- People often feel better faster
In other words, getting help earlier often means needing less help later.
Private psychotherapy also allows for consistency, depth, and momentum—which matters when you’re trying to create real, lasting change instead of short-term relief.
So… why spend your money on therapy?
Because unresolved stress, burnout, and emotional pain usually find a way to charge interest.
You can invest now in understanding yourself, changing patterns, and building a life that feels more aligned—or keep paying later in stress, lost time, strained relationships, and sheer exhaustion.
Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you.
It’s about investing in your capacity to live with more clarity, energy, and intention.
And honestly? Investing in yourself is probably the biggest flex out there.
Do it today, for yourself tomorrow.
Ashley Morency
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