Therapists in Therapy with Gabrielle Ferrara, LSW

07/05/2021 49 min Temporada 2 Episodio 26
Therapists in Therapy with Gabrielle Ferrara, LSW

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CE credits no longer availableGabrielle Ferrara, LSW joins me to talk about therapists in therapy. Gabrielle shares how her own mental illness and experience in therapy inspired her to become a therapist and what it’s like to be a therapist in therapy. You’ll also hear about that time I failed in my own therapy session, the lessons it taught me, and the biggest struggle for me in therapy. Join us to hear more about the barriers to seeking therapy as a therapist, the benefits, and how social media can help break the stigmas associated with mental illness. Gabrielle Ferrara is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey currently working in private practice with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of mental health obstacles, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders, as well as clients looking for help managing life transitions Gabrielle received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Gabrielle has OCD and a history of disordered eating and compulsive exercise. Gabrielle is also a contributor to The Mighty and Psychology Today and has written various articles about OCD, addiction, and social justice issues. HighlightsGabrielle’s experience with OCD and therapy The most challenging thing for Tamara in therapyChoosing a therapistTamara "failing" at therapy  Barriers to seeking therapy as a therapistWhy the book "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone" struck a chord with therapistsGraduate programs requiring therapyDisclosing our mental health journeys publicly and with clientsThe challenges and ethical considerations of using social mediaTalking to our clients about social mediaResourceshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/gabrielle-ferrara-lswhttps://themighty.com/2021/04/jess-sims-peloton-stopped-class-mental-health/https://www.talkspace.com/blog/therapists-experience-in-therapy/Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebConnectWebsite: Gabrielle's website Instagram: @therapist_who_sees_a_therapistDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/[email protected] the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, please make a one-time contribution at buymeacoffee.com/thishour or become a monthly Mental Health ChampionHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram