Therapy: The Summer Internship That Pays in Sanity

Ah, summer break. That magical time when students and teachers alike shed their responsibilities like cicadas shedding their crunchy exoskeletons. The planners are closed, alarms are off, and your stress-induced eye twitch is finally starting to fade.

But now what?

Sure, you could spend the next three months binge-watching Netflix while slowly fusing to your couch. Or—and hear me out—you could take some of that glorious free time and finally start something that actually improves your life in the long term:

Therapy.

Yes. Like, actual therapy. With a real human. And maybe even a couch that isn’t in your dorm lounge.

But wait—I thought therapy was only for when everything is on fire?

That’s the first myth to toss out the window, right next to your dried-up highlighters. Therapy isn’t just for when you’re in full meltdown mode. In fact, going before you reach peak emotional chaos is a power move.
Think of it like a summer internship—but instead of unpaid labor and networking with people named “Brad,” you’re investing in your own mental clarity. You gain self-awareness, stress management skills, and the confidence to say things like, “Actually, I don’t have the bandwidth for that right now,” without sweating.
And yes, you can put “emotionally literate queen/king/royalty” on your resume. (Well, maybe not literally. But spiritually? Absolutely.)

So what do you even do in therapy?

Great question. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of totally real therapy activities:
* Realizing your childhood coping mechanisms aren’t cutting it in group projects.

* Cry-laughing while saying, “I didn’t think that bothered me, but okay.”

* Saying “I’m fine” and your therapist gently raising one eyebrow.

* Finally understanding why conflict makes you want to vanish into the nearest shrub.

In other words, therapy gives you tools to better handle life, relationships, school, teaching, and that one group chat that’s always a little too chaotic.

But what if I don’t know where to start?

Fair! Therapy can seem intimidating at first—especially if you’ve only seen it in movies where someone is lying dramatically on a chaise longue talking about their mother. In reality, it’s just two people talking. One of them has training, the other has trust issues. (That’s you. Hi.)

If you’re a student:
* Look on Welltrack, a directory aimed at helping students find therapists.

* Check out our website, we offer both in person and telehealth sessions, or the option to switch back and forth as your schedule demands.

If you’re a teacher:
* Your health insurance might cover therapy—check your benefits!

* Some schools have employee assistance programs (EAPs) with free sessions.

* Or, join the student method and take advantage of the in-person or virtual therapy options places like Solace Counseling offers. Pajamas optional.

Why therapy is the ultimate summer flex:

* You finally have time to do it.

* It’s a proactive investment in your mental health.

* You’ll return to fall semester with less baggage and more boundaries.

* Nothing screams “main character energy” like unpacking your inner monologue with professional help.

So this summer, don’t just tan—heal.
Don’t just vibe—thrive.
And don’t just rest—reset.

Because sanity > salary. And this might be the only internship that gives more than it takes.