Episode 2: What Is Therapy Abuse?
Therapy is meant to be a place of safety, trust, and healing. But what happens when the therapeutic relationship itself becomes harmful?
In this episode of The Other Side of Therapy, I explore what therapy abuse is, why it can be so difficult to recognize, and how it differs from unethical, incompetent, or simply ineffective therapy. We discuss the unique power imbalance that exists in therapy, how that power can be misused, and why survivors often struggle to name what happened to them.
Whether you’re a client, therapist, or someone supporting a loved one, this episode offers an introduction to a conversation that isn’t talked about nearly enough.
In this episode:
- What therapy abuse is
- The difference between poor therapy and abuse
- The power imbalance in the therapeutic relationship
- Why therapy abuse can be confusing and difficult to identify
- The emotional impact on survivors
- Why ethics and accountability matter
- Hope for healing after therapy harm
This podcast is dedicated to thoughtful conversations about trust, ethics, accountability, and healing. My goal is to create space for education, awareness, and honest dialogue about the complexities of therapy and mental health care.
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What is The Other Side of Therapy?
The Other Side explores what happens when trust is broken by the very people meant to help us. Through personal stories, expert conversations, and honest discussions, we examine unethical boundaries, abuse of power, accountability, and the systems designed to protect us.
This isn’t about attacking therapy - it’s about strengthening it by raising awareness, supporting ethical professionals, and helping listeners recognize manipulation, reclaim their voice, and create meaningful change.