Starr Struck Radio, Episode 31: Demystifying + Destigmatizing Therapy

In this week's Starr Struck Radio episode, we delve into a topic that comes up in almost every single SSR episode: therapy.

As many of you know, I’m a huge proponent of therapy. My dad is a therapist, my late stepmom was a therapist, I’ve spent many hours of my life in therapist’s offices, and I think therapy is an amazing and underused tool that can be life-changing. 

But, that’s not how everyone feels about it. In fact, for most, going to therapy is a taboo subject; often people are secretive about the fact that they have a therapist and/or act like it means that something is wrong with them. But it doesn’t! 

So, in this episode, I pick psychologist Erica Merson’s brain about this topic. My hope is that this episode becomes a resource for those who are trying to decide if therapy is a good fit. We discuss how to find a good therapist, what therapy is like, how it can help, and more. 

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Resources + links mentioned in the show:

• Tool for finding a therapist in your area: Psychology Today's Find a Therapist  
• Live in the DC area and want some referrals? Email Erica by clicking here (truly--she offers in the episode!)
• The last time Erica came on the show: Episode 16: Being a Working Mom
• From the blog: Why I Heart Therapy
• Related post from the blog: Yoga + Antidepressants
• Link to the Greeting Card section of my Etsy shop {for those looking for yogi holiday cards!}

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Thanks so much for listening! Hope you find this episode to be helpful.