What Really Happens in Therapy? Demystifying the Process

What actually happens in therapy?If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy is “just talking,” what therapists are actually doing during a session, or how therapy helps people create meaningful change, this episode is for you.In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Eleni pull back the curtain on the therapy process and break down what’s really happening in the room.They explore:• Why people come to therapy and how goals are set• The difference between CBT and deeper therapeutic work• How anxiety and fear show up in the mind and body• EMDR and how trauma can affect us long after an experience ends• IFS / parts work and understanding the different “parts” of ourselves• Hypnosis and nervous system regulation• Psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration• Green flags and red flags when choosing a therapist• How to know when therapy is helping—and when it may be time to move onWhether you’re considering therapy for the first time, already in the process, or simply curious about how it works, this conversation offers a warm and honest look at what therapy can really be.Thanks for listening to Shrinks on Tap.If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share with someone who may need it. 💛