Where Psychology Ends & Demonology Begins (with James Annitto)

Where does psychology end… and demonology begin?Brett Harpp (The Haunted Therapist) sits down with James Annitto — demonologist, author, paranormal investigator, and psychology scholar — to talk about the reality of negative hauntings and the responsible way to approach them.James breaks down why most cases aren’t demonic, why he sometimes requires a psychological assessment before he’ll take a case, and the three-stage process he uses to discern between environmental causes, mental health factors, trauma responses, and potential preternatural activity.We also explore the connection between early trauma and sensitivity/mediumship, what Hollywood and YouTube get wrong about demonology, and Brett asks the big one: What is a demon?James’s work:The Psychological Dimensions of the Paranormal (out now)The History of Demonology (discussed in episode)Nine Gates Podcast (launch date discussed), co-hosted with demon folklorist Victoria JayeFind James at demonology.orgFacebook: jamesannitto