How would you propose we address the therapist shortage then?
And I don't know if you've noticed, but the world is pretty fucked up right now.
Then make more friends.
That's an awful, and awfully wrong definition that's also harmful.
It's also disrespectful and demeaning to both the professionals and people seeking help. You don't need to get a degree in friendship to be someone's friend. And having friends doesn't replace a therapist.
Please avoid saying things like that.