I work as a counsellor and I've heard the 'therapists are all crazy themselves' stereotype a million times. My personal experience can only be limited, but I h

I work as a counsellor and I've heard the 'therapists are all crazy themselves' stereotype a million times. My personal experience can only be limited, but I haven't found the statement to be true. Of the dozens and dozens of mental health professionals I've studied with or worked with, most are totally typical, adjusted people. Since most humans are messed up in one way or another, you're probably as likely to find as many 'crazy' lawyers or programmers as you are therapists. When you meet a counsellor who's off the confirmation bias kicks in.