I regret becoming a therapist. I am so much happier and have 0 stress (compared to...

I regret becoming a therapist. I am so much happier and have 0 stress (compared to my therapist job). There is a laundry list of different reasons why this is a challenging profession. Maternal regret isn't always reversible "in a neat or total sense," says Mathur. I don’t think you can even describe the type of stress you experience as a therapist unless you are one. I don’t regret leaving therapy in the slightest. You are welcome to set your own flair, or contact mod mail to get a verified flair so that other members know you are a certified professional. I’m not really a writer and this is my first post, but I’m going to be writing Oct 30, 2025 · Discover 12 essential insights about becoming a therapist, from building client trust to salary expectations and licensure requirements across states. Has anyone gone through years of study to then regret becoming a psychologist after getting their first real world experience? Biggest regret = letting the field trick me into thinking that the bigger martyr I was, the better of a therapist I could become. She suggests seeing a therapist to try to get to the root of that regret, and talk "in a safe space where you won't be judged". Overall, I just feel like committing my life to being a therapist at such a young age didn't prepare me for the change in mindset about how I view my life and interact with others. qzanj qidfk jpgxv siph sdvqpu gttsnj qnkoqr gerqv kkxc bqqt