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Feb 2023
19m 55s

5 Therapy Pitfalls You Need To Know

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💔 Struggling with mental health? 🧠 Don't fall into these common therapy pitfalls! 💡 Dr. K reveals the top 5 mistakes to avoid in therapy. 🙏 Empower your journey to wellness with this eye-opening episode.

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