
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

Jul 19, 2021 • 34min
The Fear of Failure
Has the fear of failure been keeping you from going out and doing something you have been longing to do? Are you someone who has held yourself back from the things you desire life because you're afraid of it not working out the way you want? Ok well, then you're in for a treat because this week Kat (@kat.defatta) is diving into the very scary (but you'll learn it doesn't have to be scary) world of being afraid to fail. Kat gives the 411 on what success is, what failure is, and how to live a life where failure doesn't actually exist. Success is something most people want and failure is something most people don't... but should success really be the goal? Maybe, maybe not... listen this week to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2021 • 18min
Couch Talks: Factitious Disorder & Running into Your Therapist in Public
Couch Talks is the special bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about Factitious disorder (sometimes known as Munchausen's) and gives the 411 on what goes on when you run into your therapist outside of their office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2021 • 42min
How to Fight Fair with Blair Falconello, LMFT
This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has her good friend Blair Falconello back on the show! Blair is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has great insight and knowledge when it comes to confrontation and creating intimacy through tough conversations. So, Kat thought it would be a good idea to have her come discuss how to fight fair in relationships. In this episode you'll learn more about boundaries.. PLUS some helpful tips on how to not just get through disagreements but grow though them as well! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2021 • 12min
Couch Talks: Gender Exploration Resources & Being a Family Scapegoat
Couch Talks is a special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat offers resources for a mom who is wanting to learn how to better understand and care for her child who recently expressed that she identifies as nonbinary. She had her friend Aubree Henderson (@ahhhhbree) help answer this question and offer reputable resources she trusts! Then Kat talks about being the scapegoat in the family and how that role gets chosen! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2021 • 49min
Creating Boundaries that Align with the Life You Want with Terri Cole
It is the one we have been waiting for! The episode all about boundaries! This week. Kat (@kat.defatta) welcomes Terri Cole (@terricole) to the podcast. And y'all, she is not just a licensed psychotherapist she is a boundaries expert who recently came out with a new book called Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. Terri’s mission is help women stop living out learned boundary behaviors that don’t serve them and this episode is the perfect way to start looking at where you may need to adjust the boundaries in your life. Get ready... you're going to want to take notes during this one! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2021 • 13min
Couch Talks: Co-Worker Weight Comments & Balancing Being Human & A Therapist
Couch Talks is the special bonus Q&A episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners e-mail to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about how to handle comments abut your body from your boss. Then Kat talks about how therapists are humans too and how to balance your own struggles while showing up for clients. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2021 • 44min
How Therapy Helps Kids Too With Gina Crean
This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is bringing on a friend and fellow therapist, Dr. Gina Crean LCSW, CCTS. Gina walks us through what therapy looks like with kids and why it is helpful. Kat and Gina also dive into the nervous system and how to hep resource and soothe a little one who may be struggling with feeling safe. You can follow Gina on Instagram at @solidrootstherapy and learn more about her practice at www.solidrootstherapy.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 2021 • 15min
Couch Talks: Skin Care & Body Image + Free Therapy Resource
Couch Talks is the special bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. On this episode Kat first talks about our skin and how they way we approach Instagram filters (even when just on our faces) can have an impact on our body image. Then Kat reads an e-mail a listener sent in that mentions a resource for free therapy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2021 • 39min
The Power of Acknowledging Your Story with Chase Locke
This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has a very powerful conversation to share that she had with her friend Chase. Chase Locke (@chaselocke_) sat down with Kat to talk about his story and the freedom he has experienced through processing the shame he has picked up throughout his life. Too often we make what happened to us about us and not about the brokenness there is in the world. However. when you allow yourself to face the hard and uncomfortable stuff you also allow yourself to see the truth. And when you allow yourself to see the truth there is an opportunity to not only write but to live out of a new narrative. In this episode you will hear the unraveling of false narratives and the hope and healing that happens when permission is given to see the truth of our stories. We are not only grateful for Chase, we are grateful for his courage to share the most real and authentic parts of him in this conversation. Chase, you're a gem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 2021 • 18min
Couch Talks: Exercise Addiction Recovery & Making Friends as an Adult
Couch Talks is the special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat reminds listeners what book she was referring to in Monday's Episode. She then talks about the difference between relapsing in your exercise addiction and finding a healthy relationship with movement. Next, Kat talks about how to make friends as an adult! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.