Feeling Stuck Doesn’t Mean You’re Lazy

Feeling stuck is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy — and one of the most misunderstood.

Being stuck isn’t about a lack of effort. It’s often about competing pulls: wanting change while fearing the consequences, knowing something isn’t working but not knowing what to replace it with. Clients often describe overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for clarity that never quite arrives.

The result? No movement — and more self-criticism. Therapy helps identify what’s holding the brakes.

Sometimes it’s old expectations. Sometimes it’s people-pleasing. Sometimes it’s fear disguised as logic. We don’t force big decisions; we create momentum through small, values-aligned actions.

Movement builds clarity — not the other way around.