Will The Real Therapist Please Stand Up? (Imposter Syndrome Is Real)

Episode 60 of the Through the Eyes of a Therapist podcast, hosted by Cristal Martinez Acosta, LPC-S, LPCC, NCC, CCTP, titled "Will The Real Therapist Please Stand Up? (Imposter Syndrome Is Real)" was published on April 8, 2026 and runs 45 minutes.

April 8, 2026 ·45m · Through the Eyes of a Therapist

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Summary

In this conversation, an LPC-S and LPC-Associate sit down to talk about navigating "Imposter Syndrome", the effect it can have on a therapist, and the feelings it can project on to clients. Whether you’re a student, an associate, or just curious about the profession, this episode offers insight into: • What imposter syndrome can look like in therapy • The pressure that comes with training, supervision, and responsibility • How self-doubt can actually be part of being a thoughtful clinician • The role of identity, culture, and lived experience in the field 🎙️ Through the Eyes of a Therapist is all about real conversations, clinical insight, and making mental health feel more human. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month https://www.patreon.com/c/Therapistcristal Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso *This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.*

Episode Description

In this conversation, an LPC-S and LPC-Associate sit down to talk about navigating "Imposter Syndrome", the effect it can have on a therapist, and the feelings it can project on to clients.

Whether you’re a student, an associate, or just curious about the profession, this episode offers insight into:

• What imposter syndrome can look like in therapy

• The pressure that comes with training, supervision, and responsibility

• How self-doubt can actually be part of being a thoughtful clinician

• The role of identity, culture, and lived experience in the field

🎙️ Through the Eyes of a Therapist is all about real conversations, clinical insight, and making mental health feel more human. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes!

Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month https://www.patreon.com/c/Therapistcristal

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/

Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso

*This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.*