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Mental Health Tips

Therapy for Business Owners: Why Mental Health is the Secret to Sustainable Success

Running a business can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Business owners juggle high demands, financial uncertainty, and constant decision-making. Research shows they are at higher risk for stress and burnout than salaried employees. At the same time, many entrepreneurs report higher life satisfaction and fulfillment compared to traditional workers (Stephan, 2018). So why the paradox? […]

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Clinical Supervision

Therapist Networking in Arizona: Local Connections

Therapists in Arizona spend so much time supporting others that building our own support system can sometimes fall to the bottom of the list. Yet therapist networking in Arizona is more than just exchanging business cards, it is about creating genuine relationships that foster collaboration, referrals, and community care. Even therapists get anxiety when walking […]

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The Podcast

Prolonged Grief and Seeking Help

Grief isn’t linear, and for some, it doesn’t lessen with time. In this episode of The Self Careapist, I sit down with Dr. Sonya Lott, a psychologist and grief expert, to talk about Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and what it means to support clients who are stuck in deep, disruptive mourning. As therapists working with […]

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Collage of top therapy podcasts including Self Careapist Therapist Podcast, The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast, and Therapy for Black Girls

Mental Health Tips

Top Therapy Podcasts Every Therapist Should Be Listening To

Therapists and mental health professionals are busier than ever, balancing client care, professional growth, and their own well-being. Podcasts have become one of the most accessible ways to stay informed, learn new modalities, and hear from voices that inspire. Whether you’re on your morning commute or winding down after sessions, the right podcast can deliver […]

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The Podcast

A Clinician’s Guide to Recognizing Pathological Demand Avoidance

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or entirely overlooked—especially in clinical settings that rely heavily on surface-level behavioral presentations. In this episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, psychologist Dr. Maylin Griffiths unpacks what PDA really looks like and how clinicians can get curious when the puzzle pieces don’t fit. Whether you’re working in […]

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The Podcast

Why Clinical Ethics and Supervision Matter More Than Ever

In this episode of The Self Careapist podcast, I sit down with Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, former prosecutor turned clinical supervisor and regulatory consultant. Together, we dive into the most overlooked risks and ethical gaps therapists face today and how quickly supervision and regulation are evolving. Whether you work with are a student or an […]

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herapist using detective thinking worksheet for anxiety therapy

Mental Health Tips

Anxiety Therapy: How Detective Thinking Can Help

Anxiety is clever. It sneaks in with stories that feel true—stories like “I’ll mess this up,” or “They probably think I’m incompetent.” For many of my clients seeking anxiety therapy in Scottsdale, these thoughts aren’t new. They’re well-worn mental loops, reinforced by perfectionism, past experiences, and the invisible pressure to hold it all together. But […]

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Therapist in Scottsdale providing EMDR therapy for imposter syndrome to high-achieving entrepreneurs

The Podcast

The Fraud Feeling: EMDR for High-Achievers

For many high-achievers — from entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals — success doesn’t feel like success. Instead, it feels fragile, like any day now someone will discover they’re not as capable as they appear. This persistent self-doubt, despite evidence of skill and accomplishment, is known as imposter syndrome. As a therapist who specializes in working with […]

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Dr. Sonya Lott, grief and trauma expert, smiling in a professional headshot.

The Podcast

Grief Isn’t Linear: Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder and How to Treat It

When it comes to loss, grief is not a checklist—and yet many clients come to therapy wondering why they haven’t hit “acceptance” yet. In this episode of The Self Care-apist, I sit down with Dr. Sonya Lott, grief expert and co-facilitator of trainings at the Center for Prolonged Grief, to talk about Prolonged Grief Disorder […]

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Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, OCD expert and mental health advocate, Guest on The Selfcareapist Podcast

The Podcast

Why OCD Is Not an Adjective: Understanding True OCD and Effective Treatment

We’ve all heard someone say, “I’m so OCD” because they like a clean desk or color-coded closet. But as Dr. Liz McIngvale explains in this episode, that phrase is not only inaccurate, it’s harmful and dismissive. OCD isn’t about being neat. It’s a debilitating condition that demands specialized care. And the gold standard for that […]

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