The Haunted Therapist Podcast

Paranormal experiences and trauma may be more connected than we think.In this episode, I’m joined by paranormal researcher and author Alex Matsuo to explore how emotional and psychological experiences—especially trauma—can shape the way we experience the paranormal.Alex shares her personal story of surviving a life-threatening accident, her out-of-body experience, and the entity that followed her afterward—an experience that became the foundation for her book One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting.We also talk about:Trauma and paranormal connectionsNear-death and out-of-body experiencesHospital environments and emotional imprintingThe psychology behind ghost huntingMental health and self-awareness in the paranormal fieldThis conversation sits at the intersection of psychology, healing, and the unexplained.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Shaw—author, medium, energy healer, and host of the Black Cat Lounge Podcast.We talk about what really might be happening in paranormal experiences—and how much of it could be shaped by our own perception, energy, and expectations.Tim shares stories from decades in the field, including haunted locations like Hinsdale House, his collection of haunted objects, and his thoughts on how environment, intention, and belief all play a role in what we experience.We also explore:The connection between psychology and the paranormalWhether energy is neutral—and how it becomes “positive” or “negative”Why curiosity matters more than certaintyAnd what it means to live a life connected to the unseenThis is a conversation about ghosts—but also about being human.

In this episode, I’m joined by Laurie Blanchard — a fourth-generation clairvoyant, tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner — for a deep conversation on tarot, energy, and what it really means to be “haunted.”We explore:Tarot as a tool for self-awareness and healingHouse and land blessings — and what’s actually happening in those spacesThe idea that some hauntings may be stored emotional energySpiritual consent and ethical intuitive workWhy so many people are drawn to spirituality right nowThis one blurs the line between therapy and the paranormal in the best way.Because sometimes…the thing haunting you isn’t a ghost.

In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Jaye — author and paranormal researcher — to explore demonic phenomena through a psychological and folklore lens.We talk about her real-life possession experience, how to differentiate between types of negative entities, and why most people misunderstand what “demonic” actually means.This conversation bridges trauma, perception, and the paranormal — and challenges fear-based narratives with grounded insight.🎙️ Featuring Victoria Jaye — author of The Black Hours: Modern Demonic Experiences & Folklore📖 Co-host of the upcoming Nine Gates Podcast📚 Explore her work: https://demon-folklorist.myshopify.com📱 Follow: @demonfolklorist (Facebook & Instagram)

What if some hauntings aren’t just paranormal… but psychological?In this episode, I’m joined by therapist, author, and paranormal investigator Erin Taylor to explore the intersection of trauma, consciousness, and ghostly experiences.We talk about:“Unfinished business” in both therapy and hauntingsThe DSM’s stance on spiritual experiencesGrief, memory, and perceptionReal investigations that challenge logicAnd why ghosts might be drawn to vulnerable spaces… like bathroomsThis is a deep, honest conversation about where psychology ends — and the unknown begins.

What are we actually hearing when we think we’re communicating with the paranormal?In this episode, I sit down with Matthew D. Jackson of Paraholics and Obscura Vox to explore Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC), consciousness, and the role our own mind may play in what we experience.We talk about:Whether ITC is a bridge… or something within usHow perception, belief, and intention shape paranormal experiencesThe idea that “the phenomena is how you see it”Trickster energy, ego, and ethics in the fieldAnd what it really means to listen — both in therapy and in the paranormalIf consciousness is part of the signal…then the line between internal and external might not be as clear as we think.Explore more of Matthew’s work:Paraholics: https://www.paraholics.comObscura Vox: https://www.obscuravox.comIG: the_paraholics

What if ghosts aren’t always the dead… and what if the mind itself is the haunting?In this episode, I explore the overlap between trauma, therapy, and the paranormal — from residual hauntings and EMDR to quantum concepts like observation and reality.We’ll look at how unprocessed experiences can “loop” like hauntings, why therapy can feel almost intuitive or psychic at times, and whether consciousness itself plays a role in what we perceive as paranormal.This episode isn’t about proving what’s real — it’s about asking a better question:What is this trying to show us?

Before there were séances in Victorian parlors… there were fires in Salem.In this episode, Brett Harpp — The Haunted Therapist — explores the unexpected historical thread connecting the Salem witch trials, the rise of Spiritualism, and feminist theory’s influence on modern psychology.In the mid-1800s, women mediums suddenly found themselves leading séances, speaking publicly, and influencing movements for abolition and women’s rights. Spiritualism gave women something society rarely allowed them: a voice.A century later, feminist theory would challenge psychology itself — questioning why women’s emotions, intuition, and anger had long been pathologized.In this conversation we explore:• Salem’s legacy and the cultural fear of feminine power• The Fox Sisters and the birth of Spiritualism• Mediumship as an unexpected form of feminist resistance• Feminist theory’s challenge to traditional psychology• Why trauma therapy today sometimes feels like holding a séance with the parts of ourselves that were silencedBecause sometimes healing means listening to the ghosts — not banishing them.

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

Joe Pieri — the heart behind Paranormal Oddities — joins me inside his shop for an honest, fascinating conversation about spirit tech, frequency, EVPs, and why the paranormal is bigger (and more human) than most people think.We talk about Joe’s 39-year path in paranormal research, why he believes communication is tied to frequency, what modern Wi-Fi/5G can do to investigations, and why he’s passionate about building a community where people can learn without judgment.You’ll also hear rapid-fire on intelligent vs residual hauntings, Bigfoot, aliens, journaling your evidence, and the surprisingly powerful mental-health shift that happens when you stay curious.

What if healing didn’t only happen in an office… but in the dark?In this episode, I’m joined by the team behind Cross the Line Paranormal and the Echoes Veteran Project — a mission bringing veterans into haunted locations as a form of community, exposure, and healing.Air Force veteran and author David Veroes, along with investigators James Cummings and Brandon Jarvis, share how paranormal investigation can create connection, purpose, and belonging for veterans living with PTSD and TBI.We talk trauma as a “residual haunting,” brotherhood beyond the military, stillness, identity, and what it means to be trauma-informed in unexpected spaces.This conversation is filled with laughter, honesty, and powerful insight.If you are a veteran in crisis, call or text 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, or visit veteranscrisisline.net.

Wildwood Sanitarium is now owned by Brooke and her husband Zach, passed down from Laurie — and in this episode, Brooke and her mom sit down with me to share the story behind the haunt.We talk about psychic sensitivity, grief and suicide loss, validating spiritual experiences, reincarnation vs lingering spirits, and how Wildwood has become a place where people receive connection, comfort, and unexpected messages. We close the episode with a séance-style circle in the séance room — and yes, things happened.This is a conversation about family, calling, and what it means when a place — and a purpose — chooses you.

In this episode of The Haunted Therapist Podcast, Brett Harpp is joined by Sharon Lennon of Regional Investigations of the Paranormal (RIP) for a grounded yet mystical conversation about mediumship, spirit communication, and paranormal investigation.Sharon is a psychic medium, earth angel, spiritual counselor, and paranormal investigator who connects with angels, guides, ascended masters, and earthbound spirits. Together, Brett and Sharon discuss what it’s like to work with spiritual sensitivity — and how to do so with intention, ethics, and emotional grounding.The episode concludes with a live experiment using table tipping and dowsing rods inside Brett’s haunted therapy office, offering listeners a rare glimpse into how intuitive and investigative practices come together in real time.A thoughtful, curious exploration of the unseen — where mental health, spirituality, and the paranormal intersect.👉 Check out Regional Investigations of the Paranormal (RIP) at: https://www.facebook.com/RIParanormal1

🎙️ In this episode of The Haunted Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by Todd Michalak, a licensed therapist, and Stephanie “Ghost Girl” Delo, founder of Haunt This Investigations, for a grounded, honest conversation about ghosts, paranormal investigation, and the powerful intersection of paranormal experiences and mental health.We talk about how curiosity about the unknown can actually support healing, meaning-making, and personal growth—and how engaging with the paranormal has positively impacted our lives, both personally and professionally.Haunt This Investigations (H.T.I.) was founded in the fall of 2021 by Stephanie “Ghost Girl” Delo and is a Buffalo, NY–based paranormal investigation and research group dedicated to exploring and understanding the unknown.Composed of passionate and experienced investigators, H.T.I. is at the forefront of paranormal research—utilizing science-based methods, carefully designed experiments, and reliable investigative equipment to explore locations known to be haunted. Their work includes both historically significant sites and investigations requested by individuals experiencing unexplained phenomena.A core part of H.T.I.’s mission is helping people make sense of their paranormal experiences. By interviewing witnesses, property owners, and those directly affected by paranormal activity, the team gathers personal accounts and historical data, comparing these findings with their own investigative results to identify meaningful correlations.Approaching the unexplained with curiosity, integrity, and respect, Haunt This Investigations seeks answers beyond conventional boundaries and has become a trusted resource for those looking to better understand paranormal phenomena.Team Members:Stephanie Delo (Founder)Todd MichalakCharity HuffJulie CampanellaRamon RodriguezAngelina Nola🔗 Connect with Haunt This Investigations:TikTok & YouTube: @hauntthisinvestigationsFacebook: Haunt This InvestigationsWebsite: hauntthisinvestigations.com🎧 The Haunted Therapist Podcast explores trauma, healing, spirituality, and the paranormal—because sometimes what haunts us also helps us heal.

In this deeply moving episode of The Haunted Therapist Podcast, Brett is joined by John Griffin II, founder of Uini Research, for a powerful conversation about trauma, intuition, grief, and the paranormal.John reflects on growing up with long-term paranormal experiences, the emotional impact of isolation and disbelief, and the bond he shared with his brother Jeremy as they navigated fear together. He speaks candidly about grief following his brother’s death by suicide, the complexity of loss, and how intuition has played a role in survival, meaning-making, and healing.This episode explores the ways mental health and paranormal experiences can intersect — not as spectacle, but as lived experience. John also discusses how these themes inform his paranormal research and his upcoming book, Paranormal Puzzle: Path to Communication, which centers on understanding connection beyond what we can easily explain.🖤 Content note: This episode discusses suicide, trauma, and grief.🔗 Connect with John Griffin II:https://www.facebook.com/john.griffinii.9

For many trauma survivors, intense emotions, hypervigilance, sensitivity, or even a draw toward the paranormal can feel confusing — or make them wonder if something is “wrong” with them.In this episode, licensed trauma therapist Brett Harpp breaks down what’s actually happening in the brain and body when the nervous system has adapted to threat.This conversation explores trauma, PTSD, emotional flashbacks, and why fear-adjacent experiences — including paranormal investigation — can feel regulating for some people, especially veterans. It also examines why so many people with trauma histories identify as intuitive or empathic, and why that overlap is neurological and psychological rather than mystical or pathological.This episode is grounded, clinical, and compassionate — without minimizing lived experience or sensationalizing trauma.🧠 Topics include:Trauma and nervous system adaptationEmotional flashbacks without memoryPTSD and hypervigilanceExposure, control, and agencyParanormal interest through a trauma-informed lensSensitivity, intuition, and pattern recognitionWhat healing really looks likeThis episode is educational and not a substitute for therapy.✨ You’re not broken. You adapted. And understanding that changes everything.#TheHauntedTherapist#TraumaHealing#PTSDRecovery#NervousSystem#MentalHealthPodcast#TraumaInformed#ParanormalPsychology

Are ghosts always the spirits of the dead — or could some hauntings be something else entirely?In this episode, Brett explores the idea that paranormal experiences may exist beyond simple explanations, touching on multiverse theory, time–space overlap, and modern UFO/UAP phenomena like the Tic Tac. With references to pop culture, real-life experiments that inspired Stranger Things, and themes echoed in Star Wars, this conversation looks at why humanity is drawn to mystery — and how ghosts and aliens may tap into the same psychological need for meaning and connection.This episode is a grounded, curious exploration of the unknown — without fear, sensationalism, or claims of alien encounters.#ParanormalPodcast #GhostsOrAliens #Multiverse #HighStrangeness #UFOs #PsychologyPodcast #HauntedTherapist #MysteryAndMeaning

In this episode, I team up with Other Side Investigations for a collaborative paranormal investigation at the Wildwood Sanitarium Restoration Project.We explore multiple areas of the location, combining investigation footage, live moments, and evidence captured throughout the night. The episode highlights unexplained activity, reflections from the investigation, and time spent in the séance room after the live session concluded.This collaboration offers a grounded look at the investigation experience — blending curiosity, observation, and presence while allowing listeners to interpret the moments for themselves.👻 Listen in and explore what we encountered.Haunted Therapist📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedtherapist📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedtherapist/🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FDrsD163uOOkiYRIu7hiG?si=1ef8afc37c8b448dOther Side Investigations📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067346051589📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/other_side_investigations/Wildwood Sanitarium https://www.wildwoodsanitarium.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawO8tJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQSWtCVHYwVEp1NWRmcWZjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtJKZNiSuPQpcPIT_TRkTHDJmPlU178_J9UMfk_iFQTAv5fkY-zN78lrtEr4_aem_zmnSCFZ8kdZvBOnuf4PVzg📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewildwoodrestorationproject🕯️ New episodes weeklyIf you enjoy paranormal investigations with reflection, psychology, and respect for the locations we explore, consider subscribing and following along.

Before Christmas became lights, lists, and forced cheer…there was Krampus.In this December special episode of The Haunted Therapist, Brett explores Krampus through three haunting lenses: folklore, psychology, and culture — uncovering why this horned winter figure still resonates so deeply today.We’ll dive into:The ancient origins of Krampus and KrampusnachtKrampus as a symbol of the Shadow Self in psychologyWhy repressing emotions during the holidays leads to burnout and emotional hauntingsThe cultural need for darkness, ritual, and catharsis in winterHow embracing—not banishing—our shadows can lead to real healingThis episode is a reminder that not all holiday spirits wear red and white — and that healing doesn’t come from pretending everything is merry.Sometimes, the shadow shows up to protect us.Light a candle, settle in, and join us somewhere between the firelight and the darkness.👻 Hosted by Brett, LMHC🎙️ The Haunted Therapist

In this episode, Brett—the Haunted Therapist—guides you deep into the symbolic forest, where the monsters of old fairy tales meet the shadows of the human mind. 🕯️Discover how dark fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel and Gretel mirror trauma, intuition, and resilience—and how Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ Women Who Run With the Wolves teaches us to reclaim the wild, instinctual self we’ve all been taught to tame.We’ll explore the link between myth, mental health, and the paranormal… and what it means to finally set your inner wolf free. 🌕✨ Topics include:Trauma and the hidden wisdom of old storiesArchetypes, hauntings, and the Wild SoulHealing the feminine and masculine instinctsReclaiming intuition and emotional instinct💜 Because healing, like every true fairy tale, isn’t about being rescued—it’s about remembering the power that was yours all along.#HauntedTherapist #WomenWhoRunWithTheWolves #DarkFairyTales #ShadowWork #MentalHealthPodcast #ParanormalHealing #WildSoul

Reiki. Chakras. Color. Art. Energy.In this conversation, I sit down with Sandy Clisham Bartz — Reiki healer and artist with work featured at Meibohm’s Gallery in East Aurora, NY — to explore how creativity and color can become powerful healing tools.We talk about:• The difference between Reiki and chakras• Seeing color as intuitive guidance• Distance healing and energy flow• Art as meditation and therapy• Why the body always knows when healing is completeIf you’re drawn to holistic healing, spirituality, and the bridge between energy work and psychology — this one’s for you.Follow The Haunted Therapist for more stories that explore the space between science, spirit, and self.

Before Season 5 begins, this episode explores the deeper psychological and spiritual layers of Stranger Things — from the haunted mind to the Final Girl archetype, to the power of community in healing trauma.In this episode, Brett Harpp, The Haunted Therapist, breaks down:🧠 The mind as a haunted house🩸 Final Girl psychology through Max, Eleven, Nancy & Joyce🏚️ Trauma architecture: memory rooms, attic monsters & dissociation🎧 Why “Running Up That Hill” grounds Max (EMDR parallels)👁️ Vecna as the embodiment of intrusive trauma🤝 Collective hauntings, co-regulation & community survival👻 Paranormal validation and why “I saw it too” healsThis is Stranger Things through the lens of psychology, spirituality, and the paranormal.And it’s one of the deepest episodes yet.Follow @HauntedTherapist#StrangerThings5 #HauntedMind #FinalGirl #TraumaHealing #ParanormalPsychology

At Wildwood Sanitarium, the line between healing space and haunted space is razor thin.In this episode, I sit down with Zach Przystal, co-owner of Wildwood Sanitarium, to talk about the building’s origins as an early 1900s osteopathic sanitarium, the spirits that still linger there, and how his own spiritual awakening began with a profound moment after his grandmother’s death.We dive into:Wildwood’s original purpose treating mental health, addiction, and non-contagious illness using a holistic approachThe old bathhouse in the basement, including the electric battery baths and cold/hot therapies once used thereWhy the third floor and basement are the most paranormally active areasZach’s belief that spirits can travel not just anywhere… but anywhenAstral projection, remote viewing, and metaphysical views of time and consciousnessThe tug-of-war between rational mind and intuition — and how it parallels “parts work” in psychotherapyHealing the heart after harm, and why staying open is essential for spiritual connectionAfter the interview, I share highlight clips from our five-hour private investigation inside Wildwood Sanitarium — including one especially chilling piece of evidence.Follow Wildwood Sanitarium:📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewildwoodrestorationproject/📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ParaClue🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildwoodsanitarium?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildwoodsanitarium?igsh=NWp4c243YWN4NWYwFollow me on Instagram and TikTok @hauntedtherapist for clips, visuals, and behind-the-scenes from this and other investigations. 👻

This Veterans Day, I sit down with my dad — a Vietnam veteran, artist, and seeker — for one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever recorded.From the streets of South Buffalo to the jungles of Vietnam, this is a story about survival, soul, and surrender — and how spirit found him through the noise of war.In this intimate father–daughter conversation, we explore:🇮🇹 Growing up under the shadow of his own father — a Little Italy, NYC native and WWII tank commander — whose strength shaped generations🪖 The wild and restless youth that led him from Buffalo’s steel yards to the frontlines of Vietnam🌴 Life deep in the jungle: ambushes, fear, heat, and moments that defy explanation⚰️ The haunting memory of “Two Crow” — a fallen brother whose spirit still walks beside him🔮 The dangers of “sorcery” — and what happens when we seek power without light🌄 The wilderness years: carving his own log cabin in Northern California, surviving off-grid, and finding God in the silence🪵 Healing through art, nature, and surrender — learning that ego death can lead to awakening💫 How faith, energy, and intuition guided him toward forgiveness and peace💬 His message to veterans: the war ends when you open your heart againThis isn’t just a war story — it’s a spiritual odyssey.A story of ghosts, grace, and finding the sacred in survival.🎙️ Hosted by: Brett Harpp, The Haunted Therapist👻 Helping you heal from haunts and the ghosts of traumas past💜 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTmQxBBxww4

This week, Brett (@HauntedTherapist) is joined by longtime friend and creative mentor Cat Miller — award-winning producer, integrative health spokesperson, and visionary creator of Passionate Living.Cat’s story spans over three decades in television, film, publishing, and community leadership. She’s the creator and host of the Passionate Living TV series (streamed in 20+ countries), former CEO of WBBZ-TV, and founder of Holistic Health Journal, the groundbreaking magazine that bridged science and spirituality with contributors like Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, Bernie Siegel, and Neale Donald Walsch.Together we explore:✨ Her haunted-house childhood and the shipyard-captain spirit who offered life-saving compassion.🧘‍♀️ Hosting Tibetan monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery at her Santa Barbara home.🔬 How quantum physics and neuroscience echo ancient spiritual truths.🎥 Her current film work — Baristas vs. Billionaires, In Search of Seth, and Richard Roundtree: Beyond Shaft.🎬 Her leadership in the Buffalo film community and her new youth-wellness mission, The HOPE Bus Project.Through every role — musician, publisher, producer, CEO, mother, and healer — Cat embodies her grandmother’s mantra: “Leave a place better than you found it.”And yes… special guest Linguine the Fearless Ferret makes his Haunted Therapist debut. 🐾📺 Watch more of Cat’s work at @PassionateLivingTV on YouTube and www.passionateliving.com#PassionateLiving #HauntedTherapist #HealingFromHaunts #IntegrativeHealth #ConsciousMedia #DocumentaryFilm #HolisticHealing #ScienceAndSpirit #BuffaloFilmCommunity #SethSpeaks #TibetanMonks #HauntedHearts

Something didn’t want to be recorded this time…About one minute into my interview with Joe and Serenity of Other Side Investigations, my main microphones cut out — no warning, no error. Thankfully, a backup caught the whole thing, but the strange tech issues didn’t stop there.In this episode, we dive deep into:👻 Spooky childhood origin stories🛸 UFOs, alien technology, and reincarnation🧠 Psychology, coping skills, and the human side of the paranormal🔦 Haunted locations, investigation tools, and the science of spirit contactAfter the interview, Joe and Serenity led an impromptu investigation of my office, where the Deadbell, Ovilus, and REM Pod lit up with activity — until the second we hit record. The Ovilus even said “no” and “idle.”🎥 Stay tuned after the interview for the highlight reel of our most chilling, funny, and mind-bending moments from that investigation.Because sometimes, when you mix therapy, technology, and the other side…something else decides to join the session. 🕯️— Brett, The Haunted Therapist 💜Connect with Other Side Investigations:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iIlMuhp2xJN86hcyvIgyvYouTube: coming soon!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ssaj7DRycInstagram: @otherside_investigationsConnect with The Haunted Therapist:👻 Instagram: @HauntedTherapist💜 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdluf5Uh2pFDHw_KjKuwNgw

What if the ghosts that haunt you… live inside you?In this episode, Brett — The Haunted Therapist — explores the shadow self: the hidden parts of us that were buried to survive, and how those repressed emotions can manifest as anxiety, burnout, or even physical pain.Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Parts Work, we’ll uncover:👁️ How “exiled” parts of the self become emotional ghosts in the body💀 The physical symptoms of suppression and what your body’s really trying to tell you🪞 How to meet, understand, and integrate your shadow through compassion⚡ Practical grounding, embodiment, and expression tools to release what’s been buriedBecause healing isn’t about banishing your darkness — it’s about sitting beside it, candle in hand, until your inner ghosts finally rest. 🕯️💜 Follow @hauntedtherapist on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok for more haunted healing and spooky psychology.

In Part Two of Diagnosing the Dark, The Haunted Therapist returns to the clinic — this time, for Freddy Krueger’s PTSD-fueled nightmares, Chucky’s arrested development and antisocial streak, Ghostface’s masked identity diffusion, and Audrey II’s insatiable addictive hunger. Through the language of psychology and shadow work, Brett Harpp, LMHC-D, explores how each villain’s pathology reflects universal human pain: trauma that revisits us in dreams, love that turns to control, performance that replaces purpose, and desire that devours. Horror isn’t just entertainment — it’s a mirror for the mind.

Step inside The Haunted Therapist’s candlelit clinic for a night of psychological case files on horror’s most infamous spirits and slashers. From Michael Myers’ emotional numbness to Carrie White’s suppressed rage, The Babadook’s grief, Norman Bates’ fractured identity, Pennywise’s narcissism, and Bring Her Back’s obsession with loss — each monster becomes a metaphor for unhealed trauma. Brett Harpp, LMHC-D, guides you through the therapeutic lens behind the fear, translating hauntings into human stories and offering the clinical interventions that could set them free. Because in therapy, like in horror, what you avoid will always come back.

This week’s episode is extra special — because it features my very first guest ever, the incredible Tami Holbury-Ferraro of Spiritually Connected. 👻Tami is a psychic medium, healer, and ordained minister who, alongside her husband Joe, leads SAGI Paranormal Investigations in Western New York — offering free, compassionate support to families experiencing unexplained activity. She’s also deeply connected to the Lily Dale spiritual community, blending traditional mediumship with heart-centered healing.We talk about energy protection, the thinning veil of Halloween, and how to stay grounded while walking between worlds.✨ To learn more about Tami or to book a reading, visit Spiritually Connected on Facebook.#HauntedTherapist #SpirituallyConnected #LilyDale #PsychicMedium #SAGI #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHearts

After the hunt ends… the real work begins. 👻In this episode of The Haunted Therapist Podcast, Brett dives into how investigators and empaths can prepare before hunts and debrief afterward — so the ghosts don’t stay with you longer than invited.Featuring:– Haunted Screen 🎬: that unforgettable Poltergeist moment– Haunted Reflection 💜: debrief circles & coping skills for ghost hunters– Can something really follow you home — an attachment, a curse, or just coincidence?– Mind over matter: setting boundaries & intentions– A powerful insight from @tawneylewis 🌙– Plus, Brett’s ADHD making a guest appearance (because healing means showing up as we are)🎧 Tune in to learn why grounding, intention, and humor are your best tools for healing from haunts — and the ghosts of trauma past.

Are the signs you notice in everyday life really from spirit — or just what you want them to mean? 👀In this episode, Brett Harpp, The Haunted Therapist, explores:Why humans are wired to seek meaning in signsThe psychology of pattern-seeking vs. the spirituality of synchronicityA powerful client story where a medium’s message and therapy session came together as a “dual intervention”Practical steps to help you discern and reflect on the signs you receive✨ Plus, don’t miss the Healing from Haunts closer — a reflection to guide your week with curiosity, comfort, and connection.

Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories — it lingers, like a haunting, showing up in the quiet moments when we least expect it. In this episode, Brett, The Haunted Therapist, explores how unprocessed trauma behaves like a restless spirit, influencing our thoughts, relationships, and reactions.Through powerful stories and therapeutic insights, she explains how acknowledging these “inner ghosts” is the first step toward healing. Whether you’re drawn to ghost hunts or inner work, this episode will help you understand why both require compassion, courage, and connection. 💜👻

Join me, The Haunted Therapist, as I share my unforgettable night at Lily Dale alongside Bridget Marquardt (Ghost Bunny), Intuitive Tawney Lewis, and Tammie from Hollyweird Paranormal. From a chilling apparition caught on camera to a powerful psychic connection during Tawney's workshop, this episode dives into the magic, mystery, and spirits of this legendary spiritualist community.

Welcome to The Haunted Therapist, where the ghosts of the past meet the spirits of the unknown. 👻In this very first episode, licensed therapist and paranormal investigator Brett Harpp introduces herself and the vision behind this unique podcast — exploring haunted places, haunted minds, and the powerful connection between healing and the supernatural.Sometimes the scariest ghosts aren’t in abandoned asylums or cemeteries — they’re inside us. The memories that haunt us. The pain we bury. The voices that whisper, “You’ll never be free.”Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about the unexplained, this episode sets the stage for a journey filled with spooky stories, healing conversations, and a whole lot of mystery.–––✨ Subscribe now to join Brett each week as she helps you heal from haunts and the ghosts of traumas past.🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the show to help other spooky souls find their way to the community.Follow Brett on Instagram and TikTok: @hauntedtherapist

Hi, I’m Brett Harpp — a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR therapist, and a lifelong explorer of the paranormal.Welcome to The Haunted Therapist Podcast 👻✨ — where we blend psychology with the supernatural.Here, we’ll talk about trauma, healing, and the ghosts of our past — both the ones that haunt our minds and maybe the ones lingering in the shadows.Each week, I’ll share stories, tools, and conversations that help you heal, grow, and explore the mysterious side of life.If you’re someone who loves self-discovery and spooky adventures, you’ve found your new home.Follow The Haunted Therapist Podcast on Spotify (and wherever you listen) so you don’t miss the first full episode.