Bad Therapy? A Therapist’s Honest Reaction to Abigail Shrier’s Critique of Mental Health Culture

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share my professional reaction to Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier and unpack the growing cultural conversation around therapy, trauma, and parenting.As a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, and trauma, I explore where I agree — and where I strongly disagree — with Shrier’s critique of modern mental health culture.Topics covered include:Overdiagnosis and overmedication in children and teensTherapy dependence and ethical practiceTrauma theory and whether trauma impacts the brainSocial-emotional learning in schoolsGentle parenting vs. authoritative parentingRumination vs. healthy emotional reflectionIf you’re searching for insight on Bad Therapy, trauma-informed therapy, parenting trends, or concerns about over-therapy culture, this episode offers a balanced, clinically grounded perspective. Support the showLet's Connect!Want to receive weekly(ish) emails from us? Sign up hereCheck out our website: www.healthhopeharmony.comInstagramFacebook