Therapists in Therapy with Gabrielle Ferrara, LSW

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Gabrielle Ferrara, LSW joins me to talk about therapists in therapy. Gabrielle shares how her own mental illness and experience in therapy inspired her to become a therapist and what it’s like to be a therapist in therapy. You’ll also hear about that time I failed in my own therapy session, the lessons it taught me, and the biggest struggle for me in therapy. Join us to hear more about the barriers to seeking therapy as a therapist, the benefits, and how social media can help break the stigmas associated with mental illness.

Gabrielle Ferrara is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey currently working in private practice with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of mental health obstacles, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders, as well as clients looking for help managing life transitions Gabrielle received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Gabrielle has OCD and a history of disordered eating and compulsive exercise. Gabrielle is also a contributor to The Mighty and Psychology Today and has written various articles about OCD, addiction, and social justice issues.

Highlights
Gabrielle’s experience with OCD and therapy
The most challenging thing for Tamara in therapy
Choosing a therapist
Tamara "failing" at therapy 
Barriers to seeking therapy as a therapist
Why the book "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone" struck a chord with therapists
Graduate programs requiring therapy
Disclosing our mental health journeys publicly and with clients
The challenges and ethical considerations of using social media
Talking to our clients about social media

Resources
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/gabrielle-ferrara-lsw
https://themighty.com/2021/04/jess-sims-peloton-stopped-class-mental-health/
https://www.talkspace.com/blog/therapists-experience-in-therapy/
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Connect
Website: Gabrielle's website
Instagram: @therapist_who_sees_a_therapist

Dr. Tamara Soles
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