Have you ever considered this? What would you add to my list?

Benefits:
Talking with another person about problems and concerns does have benefits

It is comforting to know there is someone on your side

A therapist can help me see things from a different point of view



Costs/concerns:
I have sometimes felt worse

I have sometimes gotten the sense that the therapist has no idea how to help with my particular concerns

The therapist isn't always "on my side"

There may be other, more objective ways to handle my problems and concerns

I have a hard time trusting therapists (and rightly so. I've had some bad experiences)