136: Overthinking in Therapy: Presence Over Perfection

In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, Sindee Gozansky unpacks the overthinking so many therapists experience but rarely discuss openly, tracing it back to perfectionism, fear of causing harm, and countertransference. She offers a few gentle shifts to soften the loop rather than suppress it: naming it out loud, separating reflection from rumination, leaning on supervision, and trusting presence over performance.  00:00 - Welcome to the Podcast 00:48 - Naming the Therapist Overthinking Spiral 02:31 - Roots of Overthinking 05:59 - Shifting Out of the Loop 08:40 - Reflection Versus Rumination 11:17 - Letting Supervision Hold It 13:22 - Permission to Be Human Check out Berries: Berries Referral Link: heyberries.com/?via=heart-centered Discount code: Sindee50 for $50 off your first month   Shop Mental Health Threads: https://mentalhealththreads.etsy.com   Connect with Sindee Gozansky: Visit my website: asimpletherapypodcast.com/ Join the Heart-Centered Therapist Community FB group: facebook.com/groups/478651669638167 Instagram: 
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