I think GP had a different kind of therapy client in mind, the one who's more looking to get to better know themselves or get help figuring out their life and t

I think GP had a different kind of therapy client in mind, the one who's more looking to get to better know themselves or get help figuring out their life and their struggles, but far from having their mental issues prevent them from functioning in life. In these cases, community may really help, but it may also not — communities of close people are often very good at plastering over someone's biggest and most glaring issues by either validating them or just downright avoiding talking about it. I think the benefit of a hired professional in those cases is that they can look at things honestly without the burden of social dynamics and longstanding relationships.