4 Misconceptions Intuitive People Have About Therapy
Do you think in feelings, images, or “vibes”?
As a therapist, I often work with people who process the world intuitively. They might come to therapy wondering if their unique inner experience is a barrier to getting help.
See if the following resonates with you:
I often arrive at a conclusion or an impression without being able to explain the how and why.
I tend to focus more on the tone, pacing, and subtle shifts in a person, rather than their actual words.
I see mental images or metaphors before I form concrete thoughts.
I just know when something feels true and aligned with me.
My mind works more like a brainstorming chart rather than a linear A-to-B diagram.
If you resonate with one or more of these, you might be a highly intuitive person.
Why highly Intuitive people Hesitate to Start Therapy
Intuitive people feel with great depth, but can have a hard time sharing their internal world with others. Here are some misconceptions about being an intuitive person, and why therapy can be a great place to help you feel seen:
Misconception #1: If I can’t explain why I feel a certain way, I shouldn’t bring it up.
Our bodies often register things faster than our language centers can process. Exploring these intuitive hunches is really valuable in therapy as it guides us towards insights we wouldn’t reach through logic alone.
Misconception #2: Thinking in images or symbols is childish and unproductive.
Symbolic thinking is actually a sophisticated form of processing. Images, symbols, and metaphors communicate complexity more efficiently since they hold more information than words ever could. A skilled therapist will welcome this language and help you explore it.
Misconception #3: Bringing up my feelings isn't helpful because they shift too quickly.
Quick emotional shifts are often signs of high emotional sensitivity and attunement. Intuitive processors can pick up on subtle changes in cues and tones much more quickly. Sharing these observations about your emotional state is a good way to understand the underlying context of your experiences.
Misconception #4: I’m not good at communicating if I can’t share things logically.
Logic is one way to convey meaning. Communication through metaphors, symbolism, and even physical sensations are all valid sources of information. In therapy, a skilled practitioner helps you translate your intuitive knowing into a shared understanding.
your intuition is welcome here
Intuitive people often carry a richness inside them that is hard to capture with language alone. Therapy is one place where this unique form of communication is a valuable resource that can help you connect more deeply with yourself.
If you’re seeking a therapist for intuitive people in Los Angeles or Pasadena, or are curious about how therapy can honor your unique process, I welcome you to reach out for a consultation. As someone who also processes intuitively, my intention is to offer a space where you feel understood and met as you are.
About the Author
Nancy Denq, LMFT is a Taiwanese Bilingual Mandarin-speaking licensed marriage and family therapist #146636 at Oak and Stone Therapy in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California. Nancy specializes in relationship therapy, premarital counseling, discernment therapy, and couples therapy with Asian American and other minority individuals and couples who are high-functioning but emotionally disconnected, experiencing high conflict, stuck in avoidant and pursuer dynamics, couples in transition, and high-achieving but busy professionals, intercultural or interfaith couples, and couples healing from betrayal looking for a supportive space to improve communication and deepen their connection.