What It's Like To Be... A Couples Therapist
Oct 15, 2023
Laura Heck, virtual couples therapist and co-host of Marriage Therapy Radio, discusses topics such as mystery dates, adult playrooms, habit stacking, and the misuse of 'narcissism' in therapy. She shares insights into observing emotional responses in the first session, the role of psycho education influenced by John Gottman, fear-striking phrases faced by therapists, and the importance of working through people to improve relationships.
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Unpaid Therapy
- Laura Heck dreads the question "So, what do you do?"
- People corner her on planes and runs, turning small talk into unpaid therapy sessions.
Sex Therapist Stereotypes
- People assume that sex therapists have wild sex lives and adult playrooms.
- Laura Heck jokes about having an "amazing adult playroom."
Common Complaints
- Couples often cite communication problems, lack of sex, and conflict as reasons for therapy.
- Laura Heck sees these as generic complaints needing deeper exploration.