Periagoge
Scenario

Why therapy feels like betrayal when you come from struggle

My therapist costs more per session than my dad made in a day and I can't tell him about my problems without feeling like I'm complaining about champagne problems.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mental health support can feel like a luxury that dishonors the survival-focused values of your upbringing.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social mobility and identity shift?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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