I mention my reaction to watching the first episode of Gypsy, and talk about how this is not the best representation *at all* of what a therapist is like. Then I talk about mental health stigmas and options when looking for a therapist.
LOL I cursed in this video (only once). I guess it's a big deal to me.
Disclaimer: I am NOT a therapist. I am involved in the mental health community, and have my MA in clinical psychology. Advocating for ethical practice is important to me. Part of this is to speak on poor representations of therapists, and red flags to look for. It's important to find the right-fit or a good-fit therapist for your healing. It's okay to ask for referrals, and sometimes it's okay to reframe a bad experience into learning what doesn't work for you. Ask questions on a therapist's experience. See if you can look at their blog or videos to get a feel for their competence and personality. Your healing is important!
If you are in Orange County, CA and looking for a therapist, please private message our FB page, Orange County Shrinks. We may have a referral or two for you.
