In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton sits down with Tone It Up co-founder and New York Times bestselling author Karena Dawn for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, resilience, and reclaiming one's narrative. Karena opens up to Kati about her "decade of darkness," sharing what it was like growing up with a mother livin ... Show More
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
Jul 2025
Listen To THIS If You're Feeling Stuck | Ask A Therapist
<p>In today's episode, we're diving deep into some of the burning questions you've been asking us to cover.<br/><br/>Whether you're dealing with loss and grief, navigating relationship issues, struggling with manifestation, or working through health challenges ... Show More
39m 44s
Nov 2024
Couch Talks: I Was The Other Woman, Am I A Horrible Person?
Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat responds to a listener question about a complicated, secret relationship that has suddenly come ... Show More
13m 44s
Dec 2018
Kati Morton || How to Care for Your Mental Health
Today I’m really excited to have Kati Morton on the podcast. Morton is as an entrepreneur, YouTube creator, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Morton has built a global mental health online community, and is author of the book “Are U OK?: A ... Show More
43m 28s
May 2024
397: What Kind of Therapy Is Right for Me?
<p>Hello, friends!</p> <p>In today's episode, we dive deep into a listener's question about finding the right therapy for a variety of complex mental health issues. This 29-year-old woman is struggling with childhood trauma, mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression ... Show More
49m 28s
Sep 2023
Childhood Trauma, Self-Sabotage, and Therapy: September Mailbag
Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners focused on getting the most we can out of therapy, processing old painful experiences, and sabotaging ourselves. They explore the self-fulfilling nature of fear, different forms of therapy and who they can b ... Show More
58m 51s
Mar 2022
176 | Breaking Addiction, Healthy Routines, Trauma | Q&A
<p>On this episode, I answer questions sent in by you! The ones I answer today are about adopting healthy routines, breaking a habit you know to be wrong, and healing from a traumatic moment. You can send me questions for future Q&A's via my website. Link below. </p>
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28m 3s