Bad Therapy? A Therapist’s Honest Reaction to Abigail Shrier’s Critique of Mental Health Culture

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my professional reaction to Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier and unpack the growing cultural conversation around therapy, trauma, and parenting. As a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, and trauma, I explore where I agree — and where I strongly disagree — with Shrier’s critique of modern mental health culture. Topics covered include: Overdiagnosis and overmedication in children and teens Therapy dependence and ethical practice Trauma theory and whether trauma impacts the brain Social-emotional learning in schools Gentle parenting vs. authoritative parenting Rumination vs. healthy emotional reflection If you’re searching for insight on Bad Therapy, trauma-informed therapy, parenting trends, or concerns about over-therapy culture, this episode offers a balanced, clinically grounded perspective. Support the show Let's Connect! Want to receive weekly(ish) emails from us? Sign up here Check out our website: www.healthhopeharmony.com Instagram Facebook