Why I'm Walking Away from My Therapist License with Anna ...

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What happens when a mental health professional decides the system no longer serves the people it was designed to help? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dian Griesel speaks with Anna Holtzman, a psychotherapist who made the radical decision to walk away from her license -- and the conventional mental health system altogether -- to build a coaching practice. The conversation covers various topics, including the changing norms in therapy, the role of authenticity in coaching, and the impact of social media on mental health services. They explore how the boundaries between coaching and therapy are blurring and debate the merits and drawbacks of this shift. Recorded in the iconic Manhattan Center, this episode offers a deep dive into the modern dynamics of mental health support. Follow Anna Holtzman and subscribe for more insightful episodes!Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka ⁠@SilverDisobedience⁠ I am a perception analyst, hypnotherapist, author of books and a ⁠Wilhelmina⁠ model & creative who works both sides of the camera. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. Text to book an appointment: 212-825-3210 I share inspiring and actionable ideas for free via ⁠my podcast⁠, on my website: ⁠⁠⁠DianGriesel.com⁠⁠⁠ and also on my social media accounts which you might like to follow. ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠YouTube⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3XD5QTQSyxK6c6Qm4rorpe⁠Wilhelmina Models⁠00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:18 Meet Anna Holtzman: From Counselor to Coach00:56 The Evolving Landscape of Psychology01:48 Therapist vs. Coach: A New Approach10:19 The Role of Social Media in Therapy21:35 Defining Authenticity in Coaching26:00 Understanding the Nervous System26:18 Fear vs. Flow: Navigating Emotional States26:47 Authenticity and Communication29:28 The Role of Instincts and Thoughts31:47 Coaching vs. Therapy: Personal Experiences42:14 Choosing the Right Coach or Therapist44:25 Future of Coaching and Therapy48:50 The Impact of Social Media on Therapy50:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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