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Apr 2020
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ep.4 I find it really hard to talk about...

Kati Morton, LMFT
About this episode
1 I find it really hard to talk about my feelings as a result of abuse/trauma, I'll often just shut down and not be able to make eye contact...2 For long-term depression that has been deemed medication-resistant, what are the best next steps?3 My first therapy session was supposed to be this week but it was canceled because of coronavirus. I just feel like I ... Show More
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