
You Need Therapy
Kathryn DeFatta, who has earned her Masters of Education from Vanderbilt University in Human Development Counseling, is inviting you into conversations around what it’s like to live fully in a world where we’ve become accustomed to shut parts of ourselves off. Here you will find a space that welcomes in discomfort, tough questions, and hard truths, all while showing how to find joy through it all.
Latest episodes

Dec 6, 2021 • 25min
15 Things Being a Therapist Has Taught Me
This week Kat (@kat.defatta), takes a drive down memory lane to reflect on some of the most valuable lessons she has learned through her journey of becoming and being a therapist. In this episode, you will hear 15 of Kat’s favorite lessons that have not only shaped how she views humanity and relationships but how she lives her own life. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2021 • 11min
Couch Talks: I Want More From My Therapist
Couch talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where kat answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtheraoy.com.. This week Kat talks about what to do when you want more from your therapist.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2021 • 44min
What Really is Gaslighting?
This week we are deep diving into this term that is popping up everywhere, Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that attempts to make individuals question their own reality in order to gain power and control over them. And, the scary thing is- it can happen to anyone. There is good news though and Kat (@kat.defatta) is going solo this week to make sure we all know that there is a way to get out of these kinds of tangled webs. Listen this week to gain a better understanding of what Gaslighting actually is, how to spot it, and what to do when you feel like you are being gas lit. Links for episodes and articles that were talked about:11 Red Flags of Gaslighting in a RelationshipStephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. BookNarcissism EpisodeLove Addiction Episode Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2021 • 10min
Couch Talks: Holiday Grief
Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodacast.com. However, this week Kat takes a break from the questions are talks about the difficulty that the holidays can bring when it comes to grief. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 5min
The Money Episode with Nathan Greene, CFP®️
Kat had a serious question she wanted answers to: Why is money so hard to talk about?? Much like the world of mental health- financial literacy is not regularly found on the to do lists of education systems. Therefore. we tend to find a lot of shame around not knowing bests the practices of financial success. We are here to let you know- it's not your fault that you're confused. So, this week, Kat (@kat.defatta) brought her friend, Nathan Greene, CFP®️, on the show to help us start to figure this all out. Nathan is Certified Financial Planner AND the owner of Cairn Financial Group. Together, Kat and Nathan develop a couple of ideas around why we are so afraid to talk about all things finances. Then, as a fun bonus, Nathan helps make some very confusing things much less confusing. We break down everything from 401ks to if student loans are a bad idea. Ever been in a conversation where someone says the word "mutual fund" and you just nod your head and pretend like you know what they are talking about? Well, after listening to this episode- you won't have to pretend anymore.Follow Cairn Financial on Twitter: @cairnfinancialFind Nathan here: Cairn Financial Group OR here: Cairn Education GroupFollow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2021 • 11min
Couch Talks: My partner and BFF Don’t Get Along
Couch talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where kat answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtheraoy.com.. This week Kat talks about what to do when two people you love don’t get along.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilleyLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2021 • 23min
Is My Positivity Toxic?
This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is helping is figure out how and when positivity became something that is often described as toxic. If you have been confused about the term toxic positivity, don't worry, we are breaking it all down in this episode. With all the mess that the last couple of years has brought - it only makes sense that we all want to feel better and look toward a brighter side. However. our attempts at alleviating discomfort through positivity can often lead to the invalidation and minimization of someone's authentic experience. You can be optimistic and positive AND hold the present truth all at the same time. . . listen to the episode to figure out how! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2021 • 12min
Couch Talks: It's Okay to Be Jealous
Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat(@kat.defatta), answers questions you send to kathryn@youneedtherapy.com. This week she talks about ways to help alleviate competition fueled by comparisons. She also spends some time explaining why Envy & Jealousy really aren't so bad. . . and how being jealous can actually be helpful. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2021 • 40min
How to Make Instagram Work For You
It has finally arrived! Kat's summary of her Instagram experiment! Kat (@kat.defatta) unfollowed everyone on her Instagram page for 30 days and this episode talks about what she learned along the way. Very often it can feel like we are working for our social media accounts rather than they are tools that work for us... and Kat wanted to figure out how to help us take our power back. If you are someone who struggles with comparison, losing time scrolling social media, and struggling to stay present in your life then this episode may have a lightbulb moment or two for you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 2021 • 12min
Couch Talks: How to Release Shame
Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.comHeard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.