I migliori Am I A Bad Therapist podcast (2024)

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103. Mrs. North Dakota, MT-BC/L, LAPC, NCC 37:07

26m ago37:07

37:07

Join us as we hear from Devon who shares her experience of being both a therapist and Mrs. North Dakota America. She discusses how she got into the world of pageants and the challenges of balancing her roles. Devon highlights the importance of self-disclosure and building rapport with clients, as well as navigating the boundaries of visibility in a…

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102. Transfer Request Denied 33:19

14d ago33:19

33:19

Communicating with clients is already hard, but imagine how much harder it gets when your client criticizes your Mandarin language skills and requests a transfer. Cat shares this experience and reflects on the power dynamics as she struggled to find a balance between her therapeutic style and the client's needs. Through supervision and self-reflect…

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101. Confidentiality Conflict 29:21

28d ago29:21

29:21

What happens when your clinical judgment and employer expectations conflict? In this episode, Liana shares her experience working in a substance abuse outpatient treatment center where fraternization between clients was strictly prohibited. She discusses the challenges of navigating this rule and the impact it had on her therapeutic relationship wi…

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100. Sharing Symptoms 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

Join us as we hear from Daisy who shares her journey of experiencing vicarious trauma and physical symptoms while working in the field of medical social work. She describes how she felt intense empathy for her patients, to the point of experiencing their symptoms herself. Eventually, she made the difficult decision to leave her job and start her ow…

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99. Part-Time Passions 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

Join us this week as Courtney shares her experience of feeling like a bad therapist during her internship and how she navigated through it. She discusses the challenges she faced during the internship match process and the unexpected population shift in her work. Courtney also talks about the importance of exploring alternative career paths and rea…

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98. Our Mental Health Matters 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

Join us this week as Elizabeth shares her experience of creating a school-based therapeutic program virtually during the pandemic and the impact it had on her mental health. Elizabeth opens up about questioning her self-worth and capabilities as a therapist. She shares the impact of write-ups and disciplinary action on her mental health and how the…

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97. Client Swap 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

In this episode, MaryBeth shares a story where she made a schedule change for two clients without fully considering the impact it would have on them. One client felt second best and requested a new therapist. MaryBeth reflects on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the need to balance the needs of both therapist and client. She empha…

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96. You're Leaving Me... Again? 36:41

3M ago36:41

36:41

**In case you missed the announcement, we have shifted to biweekly episodes! We want to make sure we are always bringing you the best of the bad and never making bad podcasts, and this switch will make sure it stays that way. Our next episode will air on April 29th. We can't wait to see you then! Graduate school teaches us a lot, but it doesn't tea…

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95. Too Much Attunement 40:29

4M ago40:29

40:29

**In case you missed the announcement at the beginning of the episode, we will be shifting to biweekly episodes after this week! We want to make sure we are always bringing you the best of the bad and never making bad podcasts, and this switch will make sure it stays that way. Our next episode will air on April 15th. We can't wait to see you then! …

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94. Allie's Exam Failure 28:20

4M ago28:20

28:20

In this episode, Allie spills the tea on how she failed her clinical licensure exam the first time around. She hilariously recounts the reasons behind her delay in taking the exam and the absurd challenges she faced during the process, including *spoiler alert* accidentally sitting for the wrong exam. In all seriousness, we hope that this episode n…

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93. Bad Therapist Examinations 31:21

4M ago31:21

31:21

In this episode, Samantha discusses her experience with imposter syndrome and the challenges of getting licensed as a therapist. She shares the daunting process of preparing for licensure exams and the pressure that comes with it. Samantha emphasizes the importance of self-care and seeking support during this time. She also normalizes the possibili…

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92. Bad Boss 31:38

4M ago31:38

31:38

Eddie shares his experience of working in a treatment program during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges he faced in a toxic work environment. He discusses the difficulties of working in person while most mental health services had moved to virtual platforms. Eddie and his colleagues requested to go virtual for safety reasons but were met with…

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91. Unintentional Ghosting 26:09

5M ago26:09

26:09

Join us this week as Noura shares her experience of unexpectedly going into labor and the challenges she faced in managing her private practice and clients during her maternity leave. She discusses the lack of closure and feelings of abandonment that arose from not being able to communicate with her clients during her hospital stay. Noura also refl…

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90. Nights and Weekends 34:37

5M ago34:37

34:37

In this episode, Liane shares her experience of overbooking clients and the negative impact it had on her well-being and the therapeutic relationships. She realized that saying yes to every client request was not sustainable and led to feelings of resentment and dread. By evaluating her time and making changes, she created a schedule that worked fo…

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89. And Our Next Act Is... 38:32

5M ago38:32

38:32

In this episode, Josh shares two stories that made him question his role as a therapist. The first story involves encountering a client at a music night he was hosting, leading to a moment of awkwardness and reflection. The second story takes place during a low point in Josh's life, where he ran into a former client while engaging in some self-dest…

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88. ABA This 26:58

5M ago26:58

26:58

Jonathan, a behavior analyst, shares his journey of struggling with mental health and questioning his ability to be a good therapist. He discusses how his mental health issues affected his work and personal life, leading him to seek help and take a different approach to his own treatment. Jonathan highlights the importance of applying behavior anal…

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87. School is Out for This Therapist 27:54

6M ago27:54

27:54

Amy shares her journey from working in schools to starting her own private practice. She discusses the challenges she faced and the doubts she had about being a therapist. Amy also talks about the importance of planning and finding a niche in private practice. She shares her experience working with a nonprofit and balancing her schedule. Amy offers…

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86. The Benefits of Countertransference 32:55

6M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, Katie discusses the challenges she faced when a client brought up a topic closely related to her personal life and her identity, and how it triggered her own biases and judgments. Katie reflects on her initial reactions and the impact it had on her therapeutic relationship with the client. She shares the process of navigating throu…

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85. Mansplained 39:04

6M ago39:04

39:04

In this conversation, Cori shares a story about receiving an email from a psychologist who criticized their therapeutic approach after she asked for a ROI before consulting. Cori reflects on their initial reaction, the impact on their self-perception as a therapist, the shame spiral she went down, and the importance of seeking consultation. We disc…

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84. Are You Watching the News? 29:30

6M ago29:30

29:30

Therapists often experience feelings of responsibility and grief when a former client is involved in a tragic event. Join us this week as returning guest Leah shares a story about a former client who was involved in a fatal car accident. Leah emphasizes the importance of creating supportive connections and finding spaces to process these difficult …

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83. Girl, Same 37:01

7M ago37:01

37:01

Join us this week as Kari shares her experience of being in an dual therapeutic relationship and how it has shaped her understanding of self-disclosure and boundaries in therapy. She discusses the blurred boundaries and power dynamics that existed in her relationship with her therapist who was also her coworker then turned supervisor. Kari reflects…

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Happy New Year! Episode 3, A Complicated Love Triangle, Revisited 32:40

7M ago32:40

32:40

Happy New Year!! Kick off 2024 by joining us in reflecting back on one of our most loved episodes while we spend time with our loved ones this week. Whether you've heard it before or it is new to you, this story is so juicy. Nikki realizes that two of her clients are in a love triangle, except they don't know it! She tells us how she realized that …

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Happy Holidays! Episode 24, Schrödinger's Kittens, Revisited 37:45

7M ago37:45

37:45

Happy holidays!! Join us in reflecting back on one of our most loved episodes while we spend time with our loved ones this week. Whether you've heard it before or it is new to you, this story is hilariously amazing. Sonia shares how a situation involving delusions, kittens, and major countertransference resulted in her avoiding consultation and goi…

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82. Your Husband Slept With Who? 41:59

7M ago41:59

41:59

Margaret shares her personal story of discovering her husband's affair with one of her clients while working as a therapist in the addiction treatment field. She discusses the impact of the affair on her work and professional identity, as well as the challenges she faced in integrating the experience into her personal and professional life. Margare…

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81. F*ck the Patriarchy 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

Speaking up is difficult, especially when people around you invalidate your experience. Emily shares her experience of sexism at her internship and how she spoke up for herself and her clients. Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message! Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad…

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80. Dr. Funnies Isn't Laughing 37:16

8M ago37:16

37:16

The brilliant brain behind @mentalhealthfunnies shares her story of discrimination and pregnancy at her internship. Hear how she responds to the microaggressions, advocates for herself, and the resulting fallout from being terminated from the internship. Trigger warning: this episode contains a brief discussion of stillbirth, please listen with car…

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79. Therapy isn't Free 31:46

8M ago31:46

31:46

Talking about money with clients can be tough, especially if we aren't clear on boundaries. We'll hear from Mor had to backtrack with a client after initially offering them a "complimentary" therapy session. Find out how she handles her mistakes and the script she uses with clients now. Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread th…

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78. Find the Shift 34:09

8M ago34:09

34:09

We know that therapy is not a linear process or always upward movement. We often take twists and turns with our clients, but sometimes it happens because we miss something really big. Michelle shares the process of how we can make mistakes, shift directions, and make incredible breakthroughs not only for our clients but for ourselves in our careers…

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77. What is She Doing Here? 40:52

8M ago40:52

40:52

Nicole is caught off guard when her long-term client unexpectedly brings their partner to the therapy session. She shares her unfiltered reaction to the boundary violation and how she navigated the therapeutic relationship moving forward while acknowledging her humanness as a therapist. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the co…

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76. It's Not You, It's Me 30:04

9M ago30:04

30:04

Referring clients out can be difficult for so many reasons, including feelings of failure. Stef shares how going against her gut caused a tricky situation that she struggled to resolve with her client. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" for a one-month grace period on your account! Did something in the s…

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75. Pronoun Predicament 29:25

9M ago29:25

29:25

Christine shares her difficulty missing the opportunity to invite a critical part of her long-term client's identity into the clinical room. She shares her experience processing the mistake with the client and how this pivotal moment influenced their work moving forward. Are you looking for resources on how to best ensure you are providing a safe s…

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74. Can I Make a Sex Joke? 31:11

9M ago31:11

31:11

We knew that Rebecca was going to make a great guest after her first question to us was, "Can I make a sex joke?" But it doesn't end there! Rebecca shares her journey in carving out an ethically authentic niche in the field of sex therapy. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" for a one-month grace period o…

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73. Going Against Your Gut 29:35

9M ago29:35

29:35

We have an intuition for a reason, but what happens when we go against our gut and agree to work with a client outside our scope of practice? Desiree shares how extra supervision and training didn't protect her against the burnout and self-doubt that come with bending our boundaries. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code …

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72. Self-Disclosure 15 Years Too Late 35:11

10M ago35:11

35:11

Johanna was taught not to self-disclose in the therapy room, but her story highlights the importance of authenticity and honesty with ourselves and our clients. Listen now to learn how self-disclosure can help prevent burnout, empower clients, and reinvigorate our passion for the field. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the co…

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71. Ménage à Trois 28:57

10M ago28:57

28:57

Which would you rather: attend yoga with your client or your own therapist? What about both? Join us as we hear Samantha share how she ran into that exact situation and how she navigated it. We've talked about dual relationships before, but it is a conversation that is always worth revisiting. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use…

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70. Retired at 36 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

Do you dream of retiring on your 36th birthday? In this week’s episode, we'll explore how moving away from one-to-one work can bring up feelings of shame and guilt for therapists and counselors. Patrick shares why a shift in perspective is crucial and provides a positive spin on a much-needed conversation. We'll learn how diversifying our income st…

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69. I Dissent 44:14

10M ago44:14

44:14

It can be challenging to advocate for clients using our voice, but advocacy is an essential aspect of our work as therapists. Laura Reagan of the Trauma Therapist Network and Therapy Chat Podcast shares a pivotal experience right out of graduate school where she used her voice. While it didn't go as planned, it did help her in the long run. Join us…

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68. Sober Curious 33:17

11M ago33:17

33:17

Alcohol is a topic that is often discussed in our society, but it can be a divisive issue. People are often seen as either alcoholics or sober, with no in-between. However, Alana highlights the sometimes difficult transition from college to graduate school and the role of alcohol in our personal and professional lives. Connect with our sponsor, Jan…

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67. Do You Need CPR? 31:39

11M ago31:39

31:39

Justin shares his story of leaving the priesthood and working as a school counselor. While there was some overlap between pastoral counseling and school counseling, he quickly learned he was in over his head. While this might seem like a very specific situation, our conversation ends up being incredibly relatable! We laugh, we learn new resources, …

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66. Death By Suicide 27:35

11M ago27:35

27:35

If there are over 100 deaths by suicide each day in America, how many therapists lose a client to suicide each day? While we don't have the exact answer, we must keep discussing suicide. Listen with care and join us as we hear from Emily about an experience she had losing a client to suicide and how she's processing it. Connect with our sponsor, Ja…

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65. Decolonize Your Practice 37:18

11M ago37:18

37:18

Have you ever felt like the systems you learned in grad school didn't actually fit or support the populations you see? We're going to learn all about finding your own style of treatment, decolonizing your practice, and why working harder is not necessarily better in your private practice. Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the …

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64. Pay Your Dues, Kid 28:09

11M ago28:09

28:09

Can therapists work in private practice right away, or is there an unwritten rule that we have to first pay our dues in community mental health? Joanna shares her goal of working in private practice right out of graduate school and how our field sometimes makes us feel like we have to "pay our dues" in community mental health first. We explore why …

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63. Fight, Flight, or End Session? 35:15

12M ago35:15

35:15

Join us as we hear from Alexa who has a pretty big trauma response in the middle of a family therapy session. She shares with us how she fails to practice what she preaches and how she managed her reaction without the family noticing. We round out the discussion with much-needed reminders about our humanity as therapists and how to manage our human…

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62. Are You a Bad Therapist or Are You Just Triggered? 32:34

12M ago32:34

32:34

Transference and countertransference - we learned about it in grad school and talk about it a lot as clinicians, but do we really break it down enough to understand the impact? Join us as we hear from Becca who shares her journey in understanding and using transference and countertransference in the therapy room. Transference might feel like a fami…

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61. Addicted Therapist 32:54

12M ago32:54

32:54

Many of us learned a lot about ourselves during COVID, saw how we coped with different situations, and how that could even impact our work as therapists. Join us as we hear from Taylor who realized she had unhealthy coping skills and strategies during that time. Taylor also shares how she recognized when addiction was taking over her life outside o…

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60. TikTok got me fired 37:48

1y ago37:48

37:48

A professional social media presence can sometimes be a double-edged sword. Join us as we hear from Justin who shares a story where *spoiler alert* TikTok might have led to him getting fired! Justin talks about how this experience had a silver lining and lead to tremendous growth in his career. With so many of us on social media, this is the start …

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59. Your Kid Hit My Kid 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

Can you avoid all dual relationships? Leah shares her experiences working and raising children in the same community, including a sparring match between her son and a client's family! Join us as we explore the nuances of dual relationships and parenthood as a therapist. Connect with our sponsor, Jane and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" …

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58. Don't I Know You From Pole Dancing? 44:01

1y ago44:01

44:01

Have your hobbies ever conflicted with your clinical work? Join us as we hear from Sam who had an anonymous complaint filed to her ethics board about her being a pole dancing instructor. You won't believe the major assumptions implied about her professionalism! Sam shares with us how she ethically maintains two rewarding careers as a therapist and …

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57. Binary Bullsh*t 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

Have you ever been asked to change your gender identity at work? Lou shares what happens when they're asked by their employer to deny their personhood and values to make a few clients feel more comfortable. We explore the systems of oppression that made this situation possible, the lack of communication and support they experienced, and all the bul…

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56. #therapytok 28:03

1y ago28:03

28:03

You log onto TikTok at the end of a clinical day to laugh and unwind, not to see a client talk about your work together come up on your FYP. Listen in to see how Kaylan handles the situation. You won't believe what happens before their next session with the client! Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist…

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