Radio Headspace Making Therapy Work for You — with Shani Tran
Jun 29, 2025
Shani Tran, a licensed therapist and founder of The Shani Project, joins to transform how we view therapy. She discusses how to start therapy and find the right fit, dismantling cultural stigmas along the way. Shani emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and having a solid support system in the healing journey. Listeners learn practical tips for integrating therapeutic concepts into daily life and the significance of measuring progress in mental health. It’s an empowering conversation that redefines what therapy can be!
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Shani's Journey to Therapy
- Shani Tran was inspired to become a therapist due to her childhood trauma and feeling alone in adversity.
- She fell in love with psychology in high school and pursued therapy despite initial doubts about the degree requirements.
Choose Therapist by Needs
- Identify what you want to work on before choosing a therapist with that expertise.
- Prioritize factors like therapist identity, insurance acceptance, and session format.
Shared Experience Builds Trust
- Shani found trust when her neurodivergent therapist shared similar experiences with her daughter's schooling.
- This shared lived experience helped Shani find her voice and feel understood.