Dave Grohl (57) Reveals He’s Completed Over 430 Therapy Sessions Following 2024 Out-of-Wedlock Child Admission and Public Backlash

Dave Grohl is opening up about how much therapy he has been doing after a difficult personal period that became public in 2024.

In an interview with The Guardian, the Foo Fighters frontman said he has been going to therapy almost every day for more than a year and a half. He described a routine of constant sessions as part of dealing with personal issues and rebuilding his mindset. He said, “I’m doing therapy six days a week. I did the math the other day: over 430 sessions.”

Grohl explained that it was not only one event that led him to this point. He said several parts of his life pushed him toward therapy and self-reflection. The experience, he added, has changed how he communicates with others and himself.

He said, “There were so many things that led me to this therapy, not just one thing.” The discussion comes after Grohl revealed in 2024 that he had fathered a child outside of his marriage. At the time, he said he wanted to take responsibility and work on rebuilding trust with his family.

Since then, he has kept much of his personal process private, but he has continued to reflect on it in interviews. He said songwriting has also played a role in how he processes emotions, and he prefers to express some feelings through music rather than long public explanations.

He said, “Writing songs and writing lyrics about these things is sometimes enough.” Grohl also spoke about how he dealt with public attention after the news became known. He said he had to step back from social media and outside opinions to focus on his immediate life and mental health.

He said, “Being able to shut off that part of yourself can be sometimes a very healthy exercise.” Looking back at his past, he also mentioned a long stretch where he was constantly working on major projects, including documentaries, books, and tours. He said that period made him feel like he was always chasing the next achievement without stopping to reset.

He said, “There is such a thing as addiction to achievement, and it’s dangerous.” Grohl clarified that he does not think overwork directly caused his personal mistakes, but he does believe it contributed to feeling mentally overloaded and disconnected from himself.

He said, “I need to stop, turn everything off and find my heart.” The comments come as Foo Fighters prepare to release their new album Your Favorite Toy, which is expected later this year. The band continues to tour and work on new music while Grohl continues his therapy routine.

Grohl’s openness about therapy is important because it removes some of the stigma around getting help, especially for public figures. At the same time, it shows how complicated personal recovery can be, even after major life events. What do you think about his approach to handling this situation? Let us know in the comments!