I’ve come to believe that the most helpful psychologist in difficult moments isn’t always the one with the title. Often, it’s the person who is closest to you in that moment. The one who listens fully. Who doesn’t rush to fix, label, or diagnose — but stays present and offers perspective that steadies rather than pulls you away. Good advice doesn’t distract you from reality. It helps you move through it. And sometimes, being heard at the right moment is more powerful than any structured method.