Sep 10

What Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Actually Looks Like (OCD)

Are disturbing intrusive thoughts a sign of OCD, or are they just severe anxiety? Licensed therapist Kati Morton explains how Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is clinically diagnosed, why common expressions like Pure O and taboo obsessions are frequently misdiagnosed, and how to tel ... Show More

1h 6m

Sep 3

Signs You’re Dealing with the Dark Triad (Psychopath, Narcissist, or Machiavellian?)

What is the Dark Triad, and how can you tell if you’re dealing with a narcissist, a psychopath, or someone high in Machiavellianism? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton breaks down the core traits of dark triad personalities, the key differences between them, and the ... Show More

1h 3m

Aug 27

Dissociation: From Zoning Out to Depersonalization

Have you ever felt completely disconnected from your body, lost hours of time, or wondered why you feel numb when overwhelmed? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton explores dissociation and the full spectrum of dissociative disorders, including depersonalization-dereal ... Show More

1h 5m

Mar 2022

Couch Talks: Did My Avoidant Attachment Style Make Me Choose My Partner As a Defense Mechanism?

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, we are back talking about attachment styles. A listener wonders if her avoidant attachment style may have led her to a relationship whe ... Show More

12m 1s

Jan 2024

How to Date with Depression (or Another Mental Health Issue)

Dating is difficult. Most everyone agrees but most people don’t understand that it can be even more difficult when you live with depression (or other mental health issues). But, just because something is difficult doesn’t mean we don’t want to do it. When you have depression symp ... Show More

28m 44s

Dec 2023

136 - Why You Feel Empty (and How to Heal) ft. Dr Jonice Webb

Do you have big emotions or nearly none at all? Do you feel blocked off from others even when you want to connect? Ever wondered why intimacy seems to be so easy for everyone else? If yes, this episode is for you. This one is for the people who had ‘good parents’ and a ‘good chil ... Show More

48m 28s

Nov 2024

421: Grieving your Therapist & Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

In this Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I address two insightful listener questions. The first explores coping with the end of a therapeutic relationship, while the second delves into the physical manifestations of depression and strategies to manage them. This ... Show More

26 m

Oct 2023

Couch Talks: I Just Got Married and I'm Depressed

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat responds to a e-mail about a listener who is feeling low after riding the high of her engagement and wedding season. Follow Kat on I ... Show More

20m 23s

Jun 2023

Depression & Therapy

Talking about depression can be difficult and very subjective. A personal experience is shared in this episode, with a goal of raising awareness about the different methods of therapy that we can follow to heal. Your questions, comments, feedbacks, and experiences are very welcom ... Show More

1h 6m

Sep 2025

Why you should go to therapy

Today's episode gets deep, and vulnerable and honest. I'll share why it's so hard for us to be honest with ourselves, how it slows us down and what we can do to keep growing. One quick spoiler, find a therapist :,) Always with love, Lexi Keep up with me here, too: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ... Show More

32m 58s

Jul 2025

Listen To THIS If You're Feeling Stuck | Ask A Therapist

In today's episode, we're diving deep into some of the burning questions you've been asking us to cover. Whether you're dealing with loss and grief, navigating relationship issues, struggling with manifestation, or working through health challenges ... Show More

39m 44s

Jan 2022

The Adult Avoidant Attachment Style

Welcome back to the second installment of our Attachment Theory Series. This week, we are talking a deep dive into the insecure avoidant attachment style in adults. Kat describes how this gets formed, what it feels like and what it can look like from the outside. Don't worry- she ... Show More

42m 37s

Oct 2025

Emotional Avoidance Isn’t Helping You Cope — Here’s Why [Ep 37]

In this episode, I explore emotional avoidance — what it looks like, why it shows up in women with high-functioning anxiety, and how it often ties back to childhood trauma.We also dive into how disconnection from your body keeps emotions stuck</ ... Show More

17m 46s

Why do I always feel so hopeless?