Oftentimes, when we start therapy for mental health struggles, we trust the professional we’re seeking help from. In fact, throughout my lifelong struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I’ve placed each of my therapists on a pedestal and believed they knew best—that they could do no wrong, that I should never question them.

However, therapists are human, too, and finding the right one for you is often like finding the perfect partner. You gotta “date” around a bit, and unfortunately, you might outgrow some of them.

Of course, I’m not a professional, so take my input with a grain of salt here. But from someone who’s had to do it herself, here are five signs you should “dump” your current therapist.

1. They Invalidate Your Feelings

Any therapist who makes you feel dramatic or

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