No BSHealing
2 episodes tagged "No BSHealing".
The Surprising Truth About Therapy and Honesty
“The Dark Side of Therapy: When It’s Just a $200 Nod & Smile 💸🧠” Let’s get brutally honest for a second, Sober Psychology fam — therapy can 100% be a scam if you’re not paying attention. Look, your therapist can’t fix what you’re lying about. If you’re just sitting on that couch spinning half-truths because you’re stuck in image management mode, you’re wasting your money and their time. A good therapist can only help you with what you’re willing to admit. But here’s the kicker — even when you are honest, some therapists are just professional listeners nodding while you vent — for $200 an hour. There’s a 2017 study in Psychotherapy Research that found 20% of therapists lack training in evidence-based practices. One in five shrinks basically just making it up like a bartender with no recipe. That’s not therapy — that’s just expensive small talk. The lesson? Vet your therapist like you’d vet a heart surgeon. Ask how they practice, what their training is, and if they get squirmy — run. Therapy can heal you — or it can rob you blind if you’re not careful. Choose wisely.
Are You Wasting Money on Therapy?
💥 “Is Therapy a Scam? Let’s Get Brutally Honest…” 💥 Look — therapy can absolutely be a scam. I’m not here to blow sunshine up your ass. Some therapists are just professional listeners charging $200 an hour to nod while you vent about your ex. A 2017 study in Psychotherapy Research found that 20% of therapists lack training in evidence-based practices — that’s 1 in 5 shrinks just winging it like a bartender mixing cocktails with no recipe. Terrifying, right? If your therapist is giving you “follow your heart” vibes or pushing essential oils instead of proven methods, you’re not in therapy — you’re in a wellness scam. Run from anyone who can’t explain their approach in plain English. 💸 And let’s not pretend it’s cheap: Therapy costs $100–$300 per session, according to the Alliance of Mental Illness. Insurance? Barely covers it half the time. And finding a legit, in-network therapist? Good luck. Worst of all — bad therapy can actually HURT you. A 2018 Clinical Psychology Review study showed that ineffective or unethical therapists can worsen symptoms, especially if you’re already carrying heavy trauma. So… how do you not get screwed? ✅ Vet your therapist like you’re hiring a hitman. ✅ Ask about credentials — LPC, LCSW, PhD. ✅ Demand clear answers about their methods. ✅ If they dodge, bail. ✅ If they suck, fire them. Your mental health deserves more than a half-baked pep talk and a massive bill. 👇 Drop a comment — ever had a therapist who was a total fraud? Let’s talk about it.