Can Therapists Be Truly Objective? & Other Therapy Myths Exposed

In this episode, we ask each other a simple question: Why do we do what we do? That sparks a deeper conversation about the heart of therapy. Is it just about fixing problems—or is there something more meaningful at play? We share our personal answers and explore whether a therapist’s personal beliefs matter, and if true objectivity is even possible. We also take on a common question: Should therapists give advice—and when is it actually helpful?00:00 Intro03:10 Is the goal of therapy to eliminate suffering?07:30 Meaningless vs meaningful suffering26:38 Can therapists truly be objective?44:17 Should therapists give advice?56:50 Has therapy replaced church?Are you a therapist or clergy? Upgrade your toolkit and earn 3.5 CE hours with our $99 course on providing ⁠ethical faith-informed therapy with Christian couples.