Hi! It's Jimmy and I'm the Co-Founder of Desta Therapy and Desta Provisions. Yes, that's me in the picture!
I was jogging one day (this seems to be when I get so many ideas and then have nothing to write them down on) and I thought - "I need to write about my own therapy experience"!
A few years before the pandemic, I saw a therapist when I was living abroad. No one told me I could benefit from counseling - I just recognized it on my own. I was working through some things in my life and needed to talk to someone that had the wisdom and skills to be able to support me. I happened to know someone who would welcome me just as I was - she was compassionate, discerning, and completely nonjudgmental - just the kind of person I needed to talk to.
During this process, I realized it takes hard work and determination to achieve results. I remember one time she told me, "Jimmy - I wish all my clients would put the work into this that you are." I didn't fully realize it then, but looking back now, what I really wanted was to reclaim my joy...and I was willing to work hard to get that again. I spent a lot of time self-reflecting and tried not to be too hard on myself.
During my sessions, I had to face areas where I felt weak, wounded, and disappointed. This is not easy and can be quite painful.
I can't really explain how, but therapy works. I remember the final visit I had with my therapist...it was so different than the first. We both knew I had developed the skills needed to overcome my mistakes, fears, and be at peace with myself again.
I'll never forget my counseler...her smile, warmth, nonjudgmental approach, and genuine faith in me. It made all the difference.
It takes courage to be vulnerable, talk to someone, and face yourself, but I can assure you...it is worth it in the end.
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