How to Use the Enneagram to Transform Your Therapy Sessions | E65

Ever wish you had a magic wand that could help your clients gain deep insight into themselves—fast? Well, using the Enneagram in therapy might be the next best thing. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists, I’m joined by the brilliant Ian Morgan Cron—bestselling author of The Road Back to You and mastermind behind one of the most research-backed, clinically reliable Enneagram assessments available today. If you’ve ever dismissed the Enneagram as fluffy pop psychology, this conversation will totally change your perspective. We’re diving into the clinical power of the Enneagram: how it helps us understand the “why” behind our clients’ behaviors, how it mirrors personality dimensions in the DSM, and how you can use it ethically and effectively in your therapy or coaching practice. We also unpack how it can shorten the time it takes to gain therapeutic traction—yes, please. Timestamps: 00:00 – Personality Assessments: The Therapist’s Toolkit 00:57 – Meet Ian Morgan Cron: Therapist, Author, Enneagram Wizard 02:37 – Enneagram 101 06:00 – The Clinical Edge: Why the Enneagram Belongs in Therapy 17:19 – Developing a Reliable Enneagram Assessment 21:48 – That Time I Got Mistyped as an Enneagram Three 30:06 – Using the Enneagram to Deepen Relationships 31:45 – Don’t Box Me In! Balancing Respect and Growth 35:07 – Using the Enneagram for Personal Growth 35:40 – Traits vs. Types: A Helpful Visual Metaphor 36:54 – Fast-Tracking Insight in Therapy 38:57 – Grief, Growth, and My Personal Journey 44:56 – Getting Started as an Enneagram Therapist 48:16 – Resources to Go Deeper If this got your wheels turning and your therapist heart buzzing, let’s keep the conversation going. Sign up for my newsletter for therapists — it’s where I share fresh ideas, personal insights, and evidence-based strategies to help you grow into the most effective, thriving version of your professional self. And hey — let’s connect on LinkedIn, too. I’d love to hear your take on this episode and how you're using the Enneagram in your work. You can also find out when I’m hosting free CEU webinars for therapists and join in on crucial topics affecting our field of work.  Xoxo Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.growingself.com P.S. Know someone who could use this? Share it with a colleague or your professional network—we’re all better when we grow together.