When Clients Ghost Their Therapist: Understanding Avoidance in Therapy

We’re back for Season 2! In our first episode, we’re diving into something many therapists (and clients) experience but don’t always talk about—ghosting in therapy. What does it mean when a client disappears, stops showing up, or cancels sessions without explanation? We explore the reasons behind ghosting, what it feels like from the therapist’s perspective, and how fear and avoidance can play a huge role in this dynamic.

🎙 In this episode, we discuss:

•What ghosting a therapist actually looks like

•Why clients might avoid therapy, including fear, shame, or disconnection

•How therapists process being ghosted (yes, we have feelings too!)

•Tips for clients on navigating fear and returning to therapy

•Reframing ghosting as a part of the therapeutic journey, not a failure

Whether you’re a therapist, a client, or just therapy-curious, this episode brings honesty, compassion, and insight into a common but rarely discussed experience.

🛋️ Therapy is a process—not perfection. And it’s never too late to come back.

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