Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy helps you separate from the problem (“the problem is the problem”) and strengthen your story with more agency, values, and preferred identity.
There’s no single “right” therapy—many people benefit from a blend, or a sequence, over time. What matters most is a pace that feels steady and supportive.
Who typically provides this?
Typically provided by licensed mental health professionals; training and scope can vary by provider and setting.
What sessions can look like
- Externalize problems and map how they show up in your life
- Identify values, exceptions, and moments of resilience
- Strengthen identity through language, story, and cultural/community context
Often helpful for
- Identity exploration
- Life transitions
- Shame
- Cultural/contextual stress
- Grief meaning-making
Good fit if…
- You like reflection, storytelling, and meaning-making
- You want strengths-based identity work
- You want therapy that honors context and culture
If this feels hard right now, that’s okay
Sometimes the best next step is choosing the right pace and support level first—then building from there.
- You want a highly manualized symptom protocol as the main focus (CBT/ERP may feel clearer)
- You want primarily body-based work (somatic approaches may be a better match)
If you want help choosing a steady starting point, the quiz can narrow the field fast.
Questions you can bring to a first session
You don’t have to ask all of these—pick the ones that would help you feel confident and supported.
- What does a typical session look like with you?
- How will we set goals—and how will we know if things are improving?
- If something feels too fast or too intense, how do you adjust pace and support?
- How do you tailor this approach to my needs, identity, and preferences?
Educational only. Not medical advice. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.