Love Sick? Here’s Why Therapy Might Be What You Actually Need
Better mental health strengthens relationships—not only with the people around you, but also with yourself.
by Kyla Villena
Published on Feb 24, 2026
Love can be expressed in many ways. Asking your friends to text you once they get home after a hangout, preparing a meal for your family, surprising your partner with a handwritten letter, or simply waking up next to each other in the morning—these are all ways to say “I love you” without actually uttering the words.
With love embedded in our systems, it is closely tied to our mental health. MindNation, a global mental health and well-being organization, conducted a survey in 2025 that revealed that “nearly 30% of respondents identify relationship problems as a key driver of their mental health challenges,” underscoring the real emotional toll of unresolved conflict, poor communication, and relational stress.
And yet, formal psychological support remains a last resort.
Therapy as a Love Language
It’s high time to reframe therapy as a proactive way to care for oneself, rather than treating it merely as crisis support. According to Eiza Fusingan-Lappay, Chief Well-Being Officer at MindNation, “Research shows that individuals who engage in therapy report improvements in emotional regulation, coping skills, and overall well-being—key foundations for healthier connections with others.”
Taking the initiative to access support certainly pays off. Global studies have also shown that “88% of couples in therapy and 68% of cohabiting couples agree that early counseling is more effective than waiting for serious problems to arise.”
Therapy creates room to grow, build self-awareness, enhance emotional resilience, and boost communication skills—impacts that last a lifetime. It unpacks the “why” behind patterns, and unlocks the chains that could have been holding you back from feeling and expressing the love you deserve.
In a conservative country like the Philippines, it has unfortunately become common to hear statements that position therapy as a privilege reserved only for the wealthy. But if love is for everyone, then resources that support mental health should be accessible to everyone, too.
MindNation's "All Love" Therapy Offers for February 2026
MindNation underscores that professional care is an asset that strengthens individual well-being, improving various aspects of life that ultimately shape one’s relationships with others. With this, they are offering 30% off their “All Love” therapy bundles until February 28, 2026, which you can avail of for yourself or send as a digital gift.
Self-Care Bundle: P3570 (from ₱5100)
Three one-hour sessions with a Licensed Psychologist, focused on self-worth, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Relationship Reset (Solo): P2800 (from P4000)
Three one-hour sessions with a Relationship Guide, ideal for individuals navigating relationship concerns, communication patterns, or emotional clarity.
Healthy Relationship Bundle (Couples): P10,500 (from P15,000)
A comprehensive, expert-led program featuring two individual one-hour sessions for each partner, and one two-hour joint session.
Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.