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on The Self Careapist Podcast Summary In this episode of The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast, Lorain talks with Dr. Robyn Walser and Darrah Westrup about their new book, You Are Not Your Trauma, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people move beyond symptom reduction toward a values-driven life. We cover what ACT is, […]

AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Overlap in Therapy and Identity For decades, autism was seen through a narrow lens that often missed the vibrant complexity of real people. In this episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, speaks with world-renowned experts Dr. Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett to explore what happens when […]

Sex trafficking is often hidden in plain sight. For clinicians, community members, and anyone passionate about social justice, learning how to recognize the signs, prevent exploitation, and provide meaningful treatment is critical. In this episode of The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, professor at Arizona State University and director […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

For many high-achievers from entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals, what looks like success to the outside world doesn’t feel like success inside. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What does it really take to help couples create lasting connection? In this episode, Dr. Marni Feuerman joins me to explore strengthening emotional bonds in couples therapy and highlighting her extensive training in both Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. Together, we examine how attachment, emotion, and experiential work shape real, enduring relationship […]