Talking about your feelings isn’t weakness — it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Still, most of us were never taught how to do it without sounding dramatic, detached, or like we’re about to cry in a Trader Joe’s parking lot. This therapist-backed guide breaks down how to talk about your feelings with honesty, humor, and heart — so you can build stronger connections without losing your cool (or your mind) in the process.

One of the ways I know therapy is going well is when it starts to feel like we’re freestyling together. Not because we’re rapping (though I wouldn’t be mad about that), but because there’s a shared flow—a mutual presence and rhythm to our interaction. We’re co-creating something in real time, improvising with whatever is happening in the moment, not from a rehearsed script, polished character, or careful performance.