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How to Know When It’s Time to Start Therapy: Early Signs People Miss

December 4, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck can happen quietly. Most people don’t wake up one day and suddenly decide they need therapy. Instead, the signs build slowly through stress, emotional fatigue, or patterns that become difficult to manage alone. Knowing when it might be time to start therapy can help you get support before challenges feel unmanageable.

This guide explores subtle but meaningful indicators that therapy could be helpful, along with what it looks like to take the first step.

You’re functioning, but everything feels harder than it used to

A common misconception is that people only seek therapy during crisis. In reality, many individuals are still keeping up with work, relationships, and responsibilities, but with significantly more me

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BELLEVUE OFFICE
4122 Factoria Blvd SE, Suite 405
Bellevue, WA 98006

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Mon–Sat: 9am–6pm
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KIRKLAND OFFICE
625 4th Ave, Suite 203
Kirkland, WA 98033
Office & Intake (425) 242-6267
Email intake@eastsidecounselingcenter.com
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