My Top 3 Thorns as a Mental Health Therapist | Ep 25

In this episode, Erin, offers insights into the challenges therapists face. Erin also answers a listener's question about pursuing a career in OCD therapy and discusses the importance of specialized training.   She shares a personal story about parenting and the natural process of growth, paralleling it to mental health therapy.   Erin introduces Thrizer, a service to help understand mental health insurance benefits, and highlights the expected growth in the mental health field. Simple Practice is another great tool if you are a therapist.   She lists her top three annoyances as a therapist: dealing with insurance, doctors prescribing therapy routines, and therapists who misrepresent their expertise in OCD treatment. The episode concludes with recommendations for reliable OCD treatment training and a preview of the next episode focusing on emetophobia, the fear of vomiting.   References: Mental Health Professional Growth Statistics Number of U.S. Adults that Received Mental Health Treatment   00:00 Raising OCD Awareness with NoCD 00:33 Celebrating 25 Episodes: The Journey So Far 00:48 Top 3 Annoyances of Being a Therapist 12:03 Navigating Insurance Nightmares for Therapists and Patients 19:06 The Importance of Specialized OCD Treatment 27:33 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser   ✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!   ➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!   ➡️Love the podcast? Awesome! Treat Erin to a coffee! ☕️   ➡️Want more? 👏 Snag a spot on Erin's email newsletter to get extra tips, tricks, & insider info. 📧 Shop Erin's store for OCD-themed merch to brighten your day. ☀️   ➡️Handpicked rec's for you: Thrizer simplifies your insurance benefits for out-of-network care. Descript offers powerful tools for editing audio & video, making it easy to polish your podcast. Needing passive income? Open a high-yield savings account with SoFi & get $25 for opening an account with my link! 💸 *These are affiliate links, which means I may get a kickback (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase after clicking. ➡️Please rate the show with five stars, & select "Write a Review" to let others know what you loved most about the episode! ✍️ When you leave that raving review, shoot me a message to get your special bonus! 🎉