“Slow Down and Stop Trying to Fix Things”: Why This Teenager Is Skeptical About Therapy

"Teenagers are not that scary. We are a lot more human than maybe we’re portrayed." In this episode, 16-year-old Meztli shares her take on what’s wrong with therapy. From rushed solutions and misplaced positivity to the need for authenticity and curiosity, she unpacks why therapy can feel more like treatment than conversation—and what therapists can do to better help their clients. Spoiler: It’s about human connection. Brought to you by Psychotherapy.net, the home of timeless and timely conversations in mental health.