Kim Petras Turns to Therapy Following 'Unholy' Success

The Grammy-winning artist sought professional help to navigate newfound fame and the pressures of the music industry.

Kim Petras sought therapy after the success of her song 'Unholy' with Sam Smith, citing the need to learn how to manage the increased attention and hectic pace of the music industry.
The collaboration with Sam Smith brought Petras unprecedented fame, making her and Smith the first openly trans and non-binary artists to win a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Petras credits therapy and support from Sam Smith for helping her adapt to life in the public eye, emphasizing the importance of mental health support in dealing with fame.
The success of 'Unholy' led to significant changes in Petras' life, including increased travel and media attention, which she described as both 'insane' and a 'huge breakthrough.'
Petras released her latest EP, Slut Pop Miami, in February, describing it as a 'really explicit, fun project' and expressing her views on openness and the normalization of sexuality.