Therapy, Instagram, and Instagram Therapy
If you've ever screenshotted a therapy meme and sent it to a friend as a substitute for actual therapy, this episode is calling you out (lovingly, of course 👀). In this episode, I chat with licensed therapist Amanda White (@therapyforwomen) and Todd Baratz, LMHC (@yourdiagnonsense) to explore what "Instagram therapy" is actually doing for us, who's qualified to share it, and how to navigate the increasingly blurry line between relatable content and clinical advice.
Today's Questions
- What is it like to balance the personal with the professional on Instagram?
- How do mental health professionals establish boundaries with their followers?
- What responsibility do mental health professionals have to publish reliable, trustworthy content on social media?
- How do you build anti-racism into your life and practice as a White clinician?
- How do you navigate titles and credentials on Instagram? How do you know who's "legit"?
- What are tips for creating content that's personally fulfilling and actually beneficial to your audience?
- What mental health challenges come along with using Instagram as part of your business model?
Our Guests
Amanda White, LPC
Licensed professional counselor and founder of Therapy for Women, specializing in anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
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Todd Baratz, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor and sex therapist, known for challenging diagnostic labels and championing nuanced mental health conversations.
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