6: Coaching v. Therapy and How to Be an Informed Social Media Consumer

Licensed therapists Sam Dalton, LCSW and Amanda White, LPC explore the challenges of navigating mental health content on social media and the importance of discernment. They highlight the need to focus on basic self-care before diving into niche trends. They discuss the impact of social media on mental health and the difficulty of finding accurate and helpful information. They emphasize the importance of therapy in exploring emotions and finding deeper meaning behind diagnoses. They also discuss the limitations of coaches compared to licensed therapists in providing comprehensive support. In this conversation, Sam and Amanda discuss the challenges of navigating social media and the overwhelming amount of content available. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in managing the impact of social media on mental health. They also highlight the need to set realistic goals and make small changes to avoid feeling overwhelmed. If you would like us to answer your question call us at 813-444-8683. Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy and get on one of our waitlists, reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 43 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.