Inspired by the book “Irreversible Damage” by Abigail Shryer, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the field of therapy and how it can both be helpful and present certain challenges on ‘Mental Breakthrough.’
The Potential Pitfalls
Ryan explains how therapist bias, the over-diagnosis of mental disorders, and excessive validation might hinder a client’s progress.
Therapy Techniques: A Practitioner’s Perspective
Ryan discusses his experience with different therapy forms and the evidence supporting Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Finding the Right TherapistÂ
Ryan gives practical advice on what questions to ask a potential therapist and how to evaluate different therapy approaches.
