Even though we know that change is inevitable, it can still feel unwelcomed and challenging when it comes to a space that we hold as sacred as our therapy. As a Repose client for several years, I've experienced firsthand the wave of emotion that comes with saying goodbye to a beloved therapist and embracing a new direction in my healing journey.

When my first Repose therapist announced her departure, I was immediately confronted with a whirlwind of emotions. There was sadness, mourning the loss of a trusted confidante who had supported me through some of my most challenging and vulnerable moments. If I'm honest, there was disappointment and feelings of abandonment - how could she be leaving me when I was still in the middle of my work with her? There was also fear – fear of the unknown, of starting over, of whether I would be able to find the same connection again.

Over the weeks leading up to my therapist's departure, we processed my doubts and hesitations together. Part of me felt I should simply end my therapy journey there and accept the progress that I had made. Still, another part of me knew that my healing journey was not complete just because of this unanticipated change. Channeling the skills that I had learned with my therapist, I decided to accept the uncertainty, practice curiosity, and put my trust in the process outlined for me by my therapist and the Repose Client Care team.

The Client Care team was instrumental in helping me transition smoothly to a new therapist. Their recommendations and continued support gave me the reassurance to explore the option of continuing with a new therapist. My concerns were met with empathy and understanding. I was provided the opportunity to have a phone call with their team to hone in on my next steps and voice my preferences. From there, I had the chance to speak with other therapists and play an active part in determining who would be the best fit to continue my care.

Working with a new Repose therapist was both daunting and liberating. I had to practice openness and let go of the expectations that I had come to have with my previous therapist. As our time together progressed, I discovered that this change brought with it a renewed sense of energy and excitement. My therapist brought a new perspective to our sessions; one that challenged me to explore different avenues of self-discovery and growth. While there were some moments of discomfort as I adjusted to this change, I soon realized that this transition was enabling me to grow in directions that I had not even considered previously.

Perhaps the most profound revelation was remembering that letting go of the past didn't mean erasing it completely. Instead, it meant making space for new experiences and perspectives to enrich my journey towards healing. Through the continued support of my new therapist and the Repose Client Care team, I learned to embrace change as an inevitable and integral part of my growth process. I no longer view change as a disruption, but rather as an opportunity for transformation and renewal.

As I reflect on my journey with Repose, I am filled with appreciation for the courage that it took to embrace this change and the resilience to keep moving forward, even in the face of uncertainty. To anyone else facing a similar crossroad, I urge you not to let the departure of your therapist deter you from continuing your own journey towards healing. Embrace the change, trust in the process, and allow yourself to be open to new possibilities. It could in fact, be one of the most transformative experiences in your therapeutic journey.

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Embracing Change in the Therapeutic Journey