New Delhi, April 22 -- The New Yorker recently ran a piece titled, What I Know About You Based on How Many of Your Friends Are Becoming Therapists. It was witty, filled with observations that many of us can relate to. The article indicated a trend we are seeing across the globe: many people in their late 30s-50s are now studying to become therapists.

After school, when I started to study psychology in 1990s, the career was seen as part of social work. While my parents supported me, there were definitely many detractors, saying I should choose a high-paying career. Now after working for over 20 years, I notice that therapy is having its moment. There is greater awareness, steps toward accessibility, and wider acceptance. At the same time,...