The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
A podcast for therapists and mental health pros; real talk, clinical tools, and self-care in under an hour. You’ll leave every episode with something you can apply with your clients today.
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is your go-to space for therapists, interns, and lifelong students who want both professional growth and personal resilience.
Hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, EMDR Certified Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and ASU Faculty Associate, this show blends evidence-based practice with therapist-to-therapist conversations that pull back the curtain on real clinical work.
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- Trauma treatment, EMDR, DBT, CBT & specialty care
- Supporting neurodivergent and marginalized communities
- Perinatal mental health, supervision hacks, and practice-building
- Self-care for therapists and emotional clarity for clients
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If you’ve been searching for one of the best new podcasts, self-help podcasts, or podcasts for therapists and mental health, this is the show that connects learning with action.
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Why OCD is not an Adjective with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
In this episode, Lorain speaks with Dr. Liz McIngvale; the co-founder of new mental health training app MHNTI, the director of the OCD Institute of Texas, and adjunct faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. A nationally and internationally recognized authority on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Dr. McIngvale has published over 35 peer-reviewed journal articles, multiple textbook chapters and is a sought-after contributor to national expert panels, media, and conferences. This episode packs a punch, describing the importance of proper training when it comes to treating OCD, the importance in not using "OCD" casually to describe preferences, and gives the low down on the evidence based treatment for OCD, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She details her own OCD journey and how it has allowed her to dedicate her career to the treatment advancement of OCD research.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to OCD and Its Impact
03:00 Personal Journey with OCD Treatment
05:46 Understanding ERP and Training in OCD Treatment
09:05 The Launch of Menti: A New Training Resource
11:35 Defining OCD: Misconceptions and Realities
14:48 Subtypes of OCD: Understanding Variability
17:28 Improving Clinical Practices for OCD Treatment
20:16 Understanding OCD Assessment and Measurement
22:31 Risk Factors in OCD Treatment
23:48 The Importance of Values-Based ERP
27:11 Aligning Treatment with Patient Values
29:47 Resources for Finding Qualified OCD Providers
32:11 Leveraging Technology in Mental Health Care
37:21 Self-Care Strategies for Clinicians and Patients
Links from the Episode:
Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
Dr. Bruce Perry
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is a biweekly conversation with Lorain Moorehead, LCSW a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Lorain Moorehead Therapy and Consultation in Arizona where we specialize in High Achieving Professionals, EMDR, perinatal mental health, and clinical supervision. We cover therapeutic specialties with mental health professionals from intern to advanced supervisor in mind while dropping gems and aha moments for everyone who loves to learn! If you love learning and want to keep track of some futher learning opportunities, grab your learning map here!
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