Do you keep asking people if they're mad at you, even after they say no? Licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why reassurance seeking feels good for five minutes before the doubt comes right back, and what to do instead.
We cover support seeking vs. reassurance seeking, why relief wears off so fast, how an unpredictable past can make someone else's mood ... Show More
Oct 22
Am I Being Manipulative? Guilt Trips and Silent Treatment
Am I being manipulative, or am I just expressing how I feel? Licensed therapist Kati Morton answers 10 questions about emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, the silent treatment, and healthy communication in relationships. We cover whether crying in an argument is manipulative, ... Show More
56m 21s
Oct 8
Psychosis: What It Actually Feels Like, Fact vs. Fiction
What does psychosis actually feel like? Licensed therapist Kati Morton separates myth from fact, breaking down what psychosis is, how delusions and hallucinations develop, and what recovery looks like. We cover whether psychosis means schizophrenia, hallucinations and delusions, ... Show More
1h 14m
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