What This Therapist Learned From YouTube

Today on Creators Uncut, Spencer sits down with Shannon Petrovich, licensed therapist and creator of the YouTube channel  @TherapistTalks  which has grown to around 28,000 subscribers and 1.5 million views . Shannon shares how she built her channel entirely on her own—from filming and using Canva to edit, to focusing on the narcissism niche that reshaped her content strategy.We explore how one viral topic helped her find momentum, the challenge of being a solo creator, and why she's driven to help people heal from toxic relationships through her videos.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorsuncut/If you love hearing behind‑the‑scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!🏠 Watch Shannon Petrovich on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapistTalksIn this episode, we discuss:- How Shannon started her channel with zero video-making experience- Why she leaned into narcissism content and saw growth- Her self‑taught workflow: filming, editing with Canva, and publishing- The realities of building a channel without a team- Her philosophy on organic growth vs. shortcuts- The emotional impact of connecting with viewers- Key lessons learned in years of content creation- How she uses YouTube to support narcissism recovery- Advice for creators who want to start from scratchChapters:00:00 | Intro00:23 | Shannon Petrovich05:04 | Growing with Quora07:18 | Creating Her Own Video Process14:20 | Advice for Starting a YouTube Channel22:03 | Promoting Business25:42 | Learning From Mistakes32:00 | MythbustingNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos!Email us at [email protected]#CreatorsUncut #TherapistTalks #ShannonPetrovich #YouTubeCreator #MentalHealthContent #NarcissismRecovery #SoloCreator #OrganicGrowth #TherapistOnYouTube #CreatorJourney