Ask A Therapist: BetterHelp, Calming Anxiety, Self-Diagnosing & More

In this special Q&A episode, we’re diving into your questions! We discuss online therapy vs. in-person therapy, how therapists decide when to listen vs. challenge a client, and what to do when your sense of purpose is shaken—like after losing a job. We also explore concerns around “over-therapizing,” self-diagnosis, and the fear of being labeled in therapy. Plus, we share practical ways to check in with yourself emotionally and physically when you feel anxious or stuck.

We couldn’t get to every question, but we’d love to hear more from you! Drop your questions or feedback in the Tally form below. We’ll try to cover them in a future episode or even dedicate a whole episode to a few:

Questions & Feedback Form

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00:00 Intro

03:17 Is BetterHelp & other online therapy worth it?

14:49 How do I check in with myself emotionally and calm my anxiety?

32:20 How do I bring up a self-diagnosis with my therapist without being labeled/dismissed?

46:58 When should a therapist listen vs challenge a client?

53:21 What happens when your sense of purpose is shaken? (e.g. losing a job that gave you meaning).

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