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Mar 2026
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[Ep 57] Is It Okay To Not Be Ready For T...

Lizandra Leigertwood
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A lot of people assume not being ready for therapy means being in denial or lacking self-awareness. That’s usually not the case. In this episode, I’m talking about something I see all the time in early conversations with potential clients. The moment where I can tell someone isn’t quite ready for therapy yet. And it has nothing to do with how much they’ve re ... Show More
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