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Dec 2024
41m 33s

Why do I feel like I need a diagnosis?

Kati Morton, LMFT
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This week we are talking all about getting a diagnosis. Why we might want one, why we might not agree when we finally get one, and my thoughts on self-diagnosis. We will talk about assessments and what it means to get a proper diagnosis. Finally, we will dig into labels as a whole and whether or not they can be stigmatizing. Ask Kati Anything ep. 245 | Your ... Show More
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