Why do clients sometimes lie in therapy? In this post, I share an anonymized case that highlights the complexities of trust and honesty at the start of the therapeutic journey, exploring why clients might misrepresent themselves and how therapists can respond with empathy and understanding.

In his epic work The Aeneid, the Roman poet Virgil wrote the famous line, “I fear the Greeks, even those bearing gifts,” as a cautionary tale about deception and trust. In many ways, this ancient sentiment mirrors the internal struggles clients face when they come to therapy: fear […]