I typed into Google "why do therapists..." and let Google autosuggest what it thought I wanted to ask. The suggested questions were interesting! Sometimes curious, sometimes controversial, I tackled these questions in this episode.

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Links mentioned:

Prior Episode: "Why Does my Therapist Do That?”

https://youtu.be/rN3MYbFwWLM

NPR: "Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here's why"

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/24/nx-s1-5028551/insurance-therapy-therapist-mental-health-coverage

Average Therapist Salary on Indeed:

https://www.indeed.com/career/therapist/salaries

"Certified Life Coach: What It Means and How to Become One"

https://www.coursera.org/articles/certified-life-coach

Reddit Post on Life Coaches:

https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1pqc60p/for_fun_i_obtained_details_on_how_much_life/?force_seo=1

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