You’ve done the self-help work—books, podcasts, journaling, mindfulness—but something’s still missing. Here are 5 signs it might be time for therapy.

Journaling has been used across centuries and cultures as a tool for healing, reflection, and deeper self-understanding. In Eastern traditions, Buddhist monks often used written reflection as part of their spiritual practice, recording insights, teachings, and personal thoughts in a meditative, mindful way. In the West…