Healers with Hustles What university doesn’t teach: rewards & challenges in psychology with Isabella Damiris
Nov 28, 2024
52:52
Who says therapists can't be authentic and still be professional? Isabella shows it’s possible to stay true to yourself while maintaining professional boundaries.
In this heartfelt episode, Caitlin chats with her close friend Isabella, a clinical psychologist, to unpack the truths of working in mental health. Isabella shares her love for schema therapy, her plans to guide others as a supervisor, and the ups and downs of finding balance in the field. It’s an episode full of heart, growth, and a fresh perspective on what it’s really like to be a psychologist!
Tune in to learn:
- The importance of redefining success beyond societal norms
- Why Isabella loves psychology and being a psychologist
- The value of therapists fostering self-discovery by being curious and non-judgmental
- Why a good supervisor is super important for personal and professional growth
- The importance of adapting therapeutic methods over time to suit client needs
- How Isabella resonates with schema therapy
- How genuine connections enhance therapeutic relationships
- Why imposter syndrome is part of the learning curve as a psychologist
- The importance of receiving and implementing feedback
- How Isabella finds balance in her life outside of work
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