This is a difficult question because there are an assortment of answers, which vary depending on the individual. Clients may come to therapy because they are overwhelmed by problems. Considering the narrative approach, clients come to therapy because of dominant discourses that have created problem-saturated stories in their lives. Clients come to therapy seeking change. Additionally, some clients may want to explore their multiple identities and how they position themselves in a world heavily influenced by culture. However, as I read this question, I realized that there is no right or wrong answer. Likewise, there is no right or wrong reason to come to therapy. Therapy is for people who want help regardless of a reason or problem. It is possible that some clients have no problems, but it is not up to the therapist to judge this. Instead, the therapist must remain curious and explore the client's perception of the problem or issues in order to identify unique findings and help build preferred outcomes.
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