Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

What People Want From Therapy with Linda Michaels

Mar 15, 2024

Exploring the public's desires for therapy, the discrepancies in therapy preferences between industries and the public, the importance of aligning treatment with public preferences, the role of physicians in therapy referrals, challenges individuals face in accessing therapy, and the significance of therapist fit for effective outcomes.

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Linda Michaels

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Therapeutic approaches like depth, insight, and relationships are undervalued in public mental health discussions, needing awareness.

Understanding public needs for therapy involves key elements such as feeling heard, gaining insight, and focusing on root causes.

Deep dives

Public Perception of Therapy

The study explored public perceptions of therapy, highlighting confusion and lack of knowledge among individuals. The public largely recognizes psychoanalytic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to other modalities, showcasing a need for education on therapy options.

Tailored Treatment Approach

01:34

The Therapeutic Relationship Over Diagnosis

01:30

Key Elements in Communicating Depth Therapy to the Public

01:08

Root Cause Therapy Preference

01:11

Introduction

2min

The Discrepancies in Therapy Preferences

18min

Understanding Therapy Preferences and Treatment Approaches

18min

Therapy Referrals and Physician Bias

4min

Navigating Therapy Challenges and Therapist Fit

18min

Future Directions and Public Education in Mental Health

2min

Collaborative Support Among Mental Health Professionals

4min

Therapies of depth, insight, and relationship have been missing from, if not pushed out of, the public conversation on mental health treatment. After decades of attack from multiple fronts, these therapies are misunderstood, undervalued, and overlooked by the general public. In order to address this challenge and change this trajectory, we must start by listening to the public and understand their needs, values, and preferences about therapy. Dr. Linda Michaels and colleagues conducted an extensive research project, leveraging qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques widely used in the corporate world, focused on “listening” to the public and understanding what people want and need from therapy.

Linda Michaels, PsyD, MBA, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Chicago. She is also chair and co-founder of the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN), a non-profit that advocates for quality therapy.

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