Call the Psychiatrists

Oct 29 2024 46 ep. 37 mins 8
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Psychiatrists answer listener questions.

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45. Second Thoughts After Ending Therapy

Oct 29 2024 11 mins  
In this episode a listener recently ended a relationship with her therapist after she violated her trust. Now she is grieving the loss and wonders if she should go back. We would love to hear from you! You can email or send a voicemail on our website or contact us directly at [email protected]

44. Who Sets the Agenda in a Therapy Session?

Jun 14 2024 24 mins  
Who is responsible for setting the agenda in a therapy session? Angie wonders if it’s really up to her to bring up hard topics with her therapist. Chelsea’s therapist (8:48) doesn’t ask questions about her life, making her feel like her therapist doesn’t care about her. Finally, Claire’s therapist (17:31) likes to explore the topics that interest him and she finds herse

43. Love Languages; Therapist Not On My Side

May 09 2024 31 mins  
On this episode Karol asks for our opinion on The 5 Love Languages: are they useful or are they harmful? The study we referenced from University of Toronto which summarizes recent attempts at empirically validating the "love languages" can be found here. In part 2 (19:30), a listener feels like her therapist is not on her side and said something hurtful to her on purpose. We discu

42. Marijuana Use Before Therapy?; Burned Out Therapist?; Holiday Break

Jan 30 2024 42 mins  
Krystal’s therapist would prefer she not use marijuana before a session even though she thinks it would be helpful to loosen her "emotional logjam". Michael (17:02) questions his decision to be a therapist and whether he is actually helping anyone. We discuss possible burnout and steps Michael could consider before making any major career changes. We have an update from Rachel

41. Final Session Revelation; Therapist Approached Me at Work

Jan 17 2024 30 mins  
On this episode Tess’s psychiatrist revealed a shared diagnosis in their final session, making Tess wonder if withholding information is necessary. Lilith's therapist (16:50) visited her at work, leaving her feeling confused, especially since she would like the relationship to be closer. If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website.

40. Therapist Hiding; Prolonged Grief; Thank you note 2

Dec 12 2023 29 mins  
On this episode a listener’s therapist hid behind a magazine after they saw each other in public. Yazmin (12:31) wonders if therapy could be helpful for the grief she’s experiencing a year after her husband died. The resource about prolonged grief at Columbia University can be found here. A listener (21:20) gave a thank you card to their therapist but he didn’t acknowledge i

39: Edges of Therapy; Too Smart for Therapy?; Thank You Note

Nov 07 2023 28 mins  
On this episode Yolanda has a question about the moments before and after a therapy session. Lindsay specifically wonders about her preference for the relationship she has with her therapist at this periphery of the therapeutic encounter Jim (18:14) worries that he may be too smart for therapy to work. Marion (25:49) wants to know if it would be weird to give her therapist a thank

38. Therapist Asking For Feedback; Therapist Changing the Rules

Oct 12 2023 24 mins  
On this episode Amalia is annoyed that her therapist asks for lots of feedback at the end of each session. Kim (12:30) wants to address the "elephant in the room" after her therapist cut off all communication between sessions without an explanation. If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website You can also message us on Facebook or Ins

37. Therapist Rubbing My Back; Therapist on Vacation 2

Aug 27 2023 29 mins  
On this episode a listener’s therapist has started rubbing her back when she’s upset and she wonders if this is normal. Then we return to questions about vacation: A listener (9:03) is upset by their therapist’s upcoming vacation and is thinking of not going back to the office; Beth’s therapist (16:08) just got back from vacation and they’re having a hard time getting re-

36. Couple Seeing the Same Therapist; Therapist Discloses Religious Identity

Jul 21 2023 26 mins  
Alice and her husband see the same therapist individually and as a couple. The therapist told Alice’s husband they should get a divorce. At (12:43) a 17 year-old listener feels like there are things he can’t talk to his therapist about after she disclosed her religious identity. If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website: https:/