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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 21 MIN

You Don't Have to Be a "Perfect" Therapist. Here's Why

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In this episode, we debunk some of the top myths about being a good therapist.Myth 1: A good therapist always knows what to sayMyth 2: You have to have your own life completely figured out to help othersMyth 3: Burnout means you're not cut out for this workMyth 4: Real therapists don't Google client symptoms or consult with colleagues mid-weekWhat are some of the myths about good therapists that you still hear floating around?Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email and forms easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://get.paubox.com/solutions/private-practice*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!👉 FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8👉 All my filming gear: https://kit.co/privatepracticeskills/all-my-gearThis podcast is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field. Welcome to Private Practice Skills! I’m Dr. Marie Fang, psychologist in private practice. I post videos offering tools I learned the hard way about starting and growing private practice so that you don’t have to.Website: www.privatepracticeskills.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privatepracticeskillsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/privatepracticeskills/This podcast is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.

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