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 staying present during stressful moments. She shares her favorite technique to help when feelings of overwhelm or anxiety start to creep in—the 5 Senses Technique (Something you can Taste, See, Hear, Feel & Smell). Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a break from it all, this simple yet effective exercise can bring you back to the present. Kat explains how you can use this method in everyday life and even create a go-to "sensory kit" to keep on hand when things get tough.



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Produced by: @HoustonTilley

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to <a href="mailto:kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com">kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com</a>. This week, Kat responds to a listener question about staying present during stressful moments. She shares her favorite technique to help when feelings of overwhelm or anxiety start to creep in—the 5 Senses Technique (Something you can Taste, See, Hear, Feel &amp; Smell). Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a break from it all, this simple yet effective exercise can bring you back to the present. Kat explains how you can use this method in everyday life and even create a go-to "sensory kit" to keep on hand when things get tough.
 
Follow Kat on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>
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Click <a href="https://www.youneedtherapypodcast.com/shop">HERE</a> to see the You Need Therapy merch!
Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: <a href="mailto:Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com">Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com</a>
Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com/">Click here to visit the website</a>, or check it out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threecordstherapy/">@threecordstherapy</a>
 
Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

Kathryn DeFatta, who has earned her Masters of Education from Vanderbilt University in Human Development Counseling, is inviting you into conversations around what it’s like to live fully in a world where we’ve become accustomed to shut parts of ourselves off. Here you will find a space that welcomes in discomfort, tough questions, and hard truths, all while showing how to find joy through it all.

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Couch Talks: Tricks To Stay In The Present

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Who remembers their first time? This week, Kat, Josie, and Julia reminisce on the first time they ever went to therapy. And surprise! All of their experiences were a little bit different. Kat refused to speak in her session, Julia's may have told her therapist what she didn't like about her, and Josie was wishing her therapist was "cooler". 

Kat wanted to have a conversation that talked about what it is like to go to therapy for the first time and what you may experience yourself because doing new things can be super intimidating. While we can't tell you exactly what it will be like- we can give you three perspectives from three different therapists. In this episode we answer listener questions including:
What happens if I don't know what to talk about in session?
How many sessions will it take to know if your therapist is the right fit?
What kind of questions does a therapist ask during the first session?
As a therapist, how do you prepare for a new client and what are some ways you try to ease the discomfort of a first timer?
How do you get over the fear of embarrassment knowing you will cry the whole time? 
AND MORE!



Follow Kat on Instagram: @KatVanburen

Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast

Click HERE to see the You Need Therapy merch!

Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here to visit the website, or check it out on Instagram: @threecordstherapy



Produced by: @HoustonTilley

Who remembers their first time? This week, Kat, Josie, and Julia reminisce on the first time they ever went to therapy. And surprise! All of their experiences were a little bit different. Kat refused to speak in her session, Julia's may have told her therapist what she didn't like about her, and Josie was wishing her therapist was "cooler". 
Kat wanted to have a conversation that talked about what it is like to go to therapy for the first time and what you may experience yourself because doing new things can be super intimidating. While we can't tell you exactly what it will be like- we can give you three perspectives from three different therapists. In this episode we answer listener questions including:
<ol>
<li>What happens if I don't know what to talk about in session?</li>
<li>How many sessions will it take to know if your therapist is the right fit?</li>
<li>What kind of questions does a therapist ask during the first session?</li>
<li>As a therapist, how do you prepare for a new client and what are some ways you try to ease the discomfort of a first timer?</li>
<li>How do you get over the fear of embarrassment knowing you will cry the whole time? </li>
<li>AND MORE!</li>
</ol>
 
Follow Kat on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>
Follow the podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youneedtherapypodcast/">@YouNeedTherapyPodcast</a>
Click <a href="https://www.youneedtherapypodcast.com/shop">HERE</a> to see the You Need Therapy merch!
Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: <a href="mailto:Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com">Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com</a>
Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com/">Click here to visit the website</a>, or check it out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threecordstherapy/">@threecordstherapy</a>
 
Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

First Steps into Therapy with Josie Oldham and Julia Langer

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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 who's feeling crushed after her therapist suddenly announced she’s leaving. Kat dives into why saying goodbye can feel so intense, whether it's normal to feel so attached, and how to keep going in therapy even when it feels hard to start over.



Follow Kat on Instagram: @KatVanburen

Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast

Click HERE to see the You Need Therapy merch!

Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here to visit the website, or check it out on Instagram: @threecordstherapy



Produced by: @HoustonTilley

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to <a href="mailto:kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com">kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com</a>. This week, Kat responds to a listener who's feeling crushed after her therapist suddenly announced she’s leaving. Kat dives into why saying goodbye can feel so intense, whether it's normal to feel so attached, and how to keep going in therapy even when it feels hard to start over. 
Follow Kat on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>
Follow the podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youneedtherapypodcast/">@YouNeedTherapyPodcast</a>
Click <a href="https://www.youneedtherapypodcast.com/shop">HERE</a> to see the You Need Therapy merch!
Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: <a href="mailto:Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com">Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com</a>
Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com/">Click here to visit the website</a>, or check it out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threecordstherapy/">@threecordstherapy</a>
 
Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

Couch Talks: Am I Too Attached To My Therapist?

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This week, Kat is helping us differentiate between having a heated debate and having a respectful conversation. Every human is going to find themselves in a conversation where they do not agree with some of the other parties involved. While that may not be fun or ideal— it doesn’t mean you have to fight them! In this episode you will learn how reframing the goals of your “disagreements”  allows you to understand your peers, friends, and partners better and vice versa. 

Follow Kat on Instagram: @KatVanburen

Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast

Click HERE to see the You Need Therapy merch!

Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here to visit the website, or check it out on Instagram: @threecordstherapy



Produced by: @HoustonTilley

This week, Kat is helping us differentiate between having a heated debate and having a respectful conversation. Every human is going to find themselves in a conversation where they do not agree with some of the other parties involved. While that may not be fun or ideal— it doesn’t mean you have to fight them! In this episode you will learn how reframing the goals of your “disagreements”  allows you to understand your peers, friends, and partners better and vice versa. 
Follow Kat on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>
Follow the podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youneedtherapypodcast/">@YouNeedTherapyPodcast</a>
Click <a href="https://www.youneedtherapypodcast.com/shop">HERE</a> to see the You Need Therapy merch!
Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: <a href="mailto:Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com">Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com</a>
Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com/">Click here to visit the website</a>, or check it out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threecordstherapy/">@threecordstherapy</a>
 
Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/">@HoustonTilley</a>

Reframing Disagreements: Building Connection Through Conversation

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Couch Talks: Tricks To Stay In The Present

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