Episode 23: What the Heck is Therapy Anyway? Breaking the Silence Surrounding Therapy

Summary: Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen discuss all things related to therapy--what happens in therapy sessions, what to expect, how to find a therapist, how therapists are trained, and how to figure out what you want from therapy. They explain and debate several different types of therapy and the variety of options that exist. They also discuss the difference between treating mental health in a medical model versus going to therapy for self improvement and optimization.