Why Therapy Doesn’t Work For Mentally Ill People

Traditional therapy is failing the mentally ill community. The current system wasn't built for those battling severe mental health challenges. Insurance barriers and practice models push the most skilled therapists toward treating the "worried well." The harsh reality is that finding a therapist who truly understands chronic mental illness requires exhausting trial and error. In this video, I explain why most therapy techniques fall short for severe mental health issues. You'll learn why your past therapy experiences may have failed you and gain realistic expectations for finding the right help. If you're looking for a good therapist, you might enjoy this video on my criteria for choosing. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠ 3 Unique ways to work with me⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety⁠⁠ (I have partnered with this brand) ⁠Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps⁠⁠ with my new Sleep Workbook. ⁠⁠⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on TikTok⁠ ⁠Connect on Instagram⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.