Episode 66 - The Human Side of Your Therapist with Ashley Mariani

In this episode, we’re having an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the realities of this work — beyond what we were taught in grad school. From the pressure to be a “blank slate” to questioning old expectations like no self-disclosure or even having personal photos in your office, we explore how therapists have evolved over time and find their own voice in the room. Ashley and I also talk about the emotional weight of the work — thinking about clients outside of sessions, not alway...