Oprah Winfrey admits she’s never been to therapy

Though Oprah Winfrey‘s interviewing style has always resembled a therapist’s.

The media mogul disclosed that she has “never been to therapy” throughout her life.

Speaking to Barrymore, Oprah mentioned that her self-titled talk show served as her platform for therapeutic discussions.

Becoming a talk-show icon in the ’80s, Oprah reflected on a time when discussing therapy on television was considered taboo. Photo: Oprah Winfrey/Facebook.

“I did my therapy in front of everyone at a time when people were still adjusting their consciousness to the idea of accepting somebody else being able to counsel you about your life,” she added.

Despite this, Oprah feels content with her life and practices gratitude every morning.

She even co-authored a New York Times bestseller on happiness alongside a Harvard happiness expert.

This raised the question: Does everyone truly need therapy, or can some people navigate life without it? Here’s what therapists have to say.

“There are people that need therapy, and then there are people who might be able to function without it but could benefit from it.” Photo: Oprah Winfrey/Facebook.

Neha Kumar, clinical director at Alter Health Group and a licensed marriage and family therapist talked on the matter.

She emphasized that not everyone needs therapy, but everyone can benefit from it.

In Oprah’s case, creating a strong community for deep conversations may have been therapeutic, especially during her talk show.

Not everyone needs therapy

Kumar emphasized the power of talking to someone who has been in a similar situation, gaining new insights and a deeper understanding.

While therapists with formal training can provide valuable assistance, Kumar points out that powerful conversations can also occur with someone without a degree who can navigate and process things effectively.

The key, it seems, is recognizing that therapy can take various forms.

Everyone can potentially benefit from meaningful conversations and insights.