Episode 15: Confessions of a Therapist

What happens when the person everyone turns to for help finally gets a chance to speak? In this episode of Dead Inside & Board Certified, we sit down with a licensed therapist for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the realities of mental health work. Beyond the therapy office and professional boundaries are stories of compassion, burnout, heartbreak, hope, and the emotional weight of carrying other people's pain every day. We discuss the misconceptions about therapy, the challenges therapists face behind the scenes, what clients often don't realize, and the moments that remind clinicians why they continue doing this work despite the difficulties. Whether you're a mental health professional, someone considering therapy, or simply curious about what it's like on the other side of the couch, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the human being behind the therapist title. Topics include: Therapist burnout and compassion fatigue Boundaries in mental health care The emotional impact of client stories Common misconceptions about therapy What therapists wish people understood Finding meaning in difficult work Because therapists are human, too. And sometimes their stories deserve to be heard. 🎙️🖤 #DeadInsideAndBoardCertified #MentalHealth #Therapy #Psychology #TherapistLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareWorkers #Burnout #Psychiatry #Counseling