Get the Most Out of Therapy! | Kati Morton 

Yes yes yes!!! I loved this. Not all therapist are created equal. The gems are out there

My last therapist just chatted and there was zero treatment plans, she never wrote anything down, didn’t give me work to do, and would usually just talk about herself as well. She was a very nice person and I liked her, but I got nothing out of sessions. :( I got discouraged for a while and stopped going, but I finally found a Dr that knows her stuff! She helps so much!

I read this as “How to Get Out of Therapy” lol

Hi Katie, I finally told my therapist after 4 years about a past trauma and I was surprised of how liberating it was. Of course it was hard but she really helped and understood me, I wish I could have told her earlier but I just couldn’t. Anyway thank you for your video!

just in time for therapy tomorrow! thank you :)

Y'all can I just say that her voice is so relaxing like all the time. Hearing her voice everyday makes me smile.

"You might feel like you're back at square one but trust me, you're not" That teared me up the moment I heard she says it....

My therapist is trying to set goals but I'm just messed up and not sure what I'm supposed to be like. I wish she would just tell me how to act and feel because I have no point of reference.

"Are you new to my channel? Welcome" I love how you always say that. 😊

Being honest is hard sometimes but its sooo fkn important in therapy.

I always felt bad about always talking about myself in therapy, but now what you said makes me feel better.

I can't find any more words to say you're absolutely incredible and another amazing video! Thank you!

Love the way you say 'Welcome', it's so sweet!

I love that you do the descriptions I know they probably take a long time but I have no energy and concentration to absorb all this but to be able to click on videos and read the desc quickly and just watch the bits that I feel I don’t understand :”) is lovely

Thank you so much for bearing the emotional slings and arrows that come along with putting your advice out there in the digital world, your guidance is truely a priceless additional tool for those seeking progress xo

Great points! Definitely making the most out of it can ensure you come out ahead! I'm glad therapists are out there doing what they can!

I love it when you say "WELCOME". ❤

Its though watching your videos that I have mustered up the courage to reach out and seek therapy for the betterment of myself. Thanks for all the kind encouragement and great content! 👍

I wish you were my therapist ...You seem so down to earth and straight forward!

I just worked up the courage to source and contact a therapist suitable for me, I’m so glad I watched this before! I can’t afford to waste time or money, so thank you very much 💕

Thank you for making this video! I feel like my therapist and myself have gotten a bit complacent in just talking about things as they come and more so focused on check ins regarding my overall mood. It's important to reconnect to my goals. 😊

Ive been going therapy recently and its what i needed in my life. From being depressed and lonely, and noone caring, i feel happy and focusing on my future

Thank you for listing everything out in the description 🙏

As a therapist, I fully agree with you about therapy goals and a treatment plan is so important.

You're wonderful. I'm really grateful for your RU-vid videos

Thank you so much for this. I just moved to the south beach area & I've been feeling burnt out trying to get back into the swing of therapy. This video helped me settle some of my nerves about seeing new people (while providing me a solid structure!) Thank you so, so much Kati. I'm excited to get into session.

thank you so much for this video! I have my first therapy appointment ever in early October and this helped a lot!

Love you Kati! I so needed this right now. I’ve been really struggling with what I’m getting out of therapy lately and this is so helpful. Thank you so much! ❤️

Number 3. Yep just what I needed to hear. Think I trust her enough to try and be honest about things that I have never shared with anyone. A video I needed this week.

Oh Kati, your videos always lift my spirits! Thank you!

You are a wonderful human!

Awesome video, Kati! (As per usual!) I think therapy homework is so critical. Even when my therapist doesn’t assign homework, I have found that journaling between sessions helps me guide my therapy and gain personal insight. I would add a cautionary note that my abusive husband “sent me” (the therapist’s words) to a therapist who happened to specialize in child psychology. This combination was a horrible one. The therapist had as my therapy goal to make me a more obedient housewife. I saw this therapist for many years, and he enabled the emotional abuse that was going on at home. He was a very respected therapist who used to head the adolescent unit at Menninger. Not an easy situation from which to escape. It was really only the intervention of a friend coupled with the national domestic abuse hotline that allowed me to finally see the situation for what it was. So I think I would add that as well: let people in your life know roughly what is going on. You don’t need to give all the details. But it’s good to have an objective opinion. If you’re not allowed to have friends because of the abuse at home, try to join an online support group. That’s what I did, and it saved my life.

Thanks for making these videos!

Congrats on the book. That's awesome👏🏾

Congrats on your new book! Loved this video, and it was really helpful!💕 I agree being honest is hard, but it does pay off in the long run.💕

Thank you for this video! I am going in to my very first therapy session later this week, after years and years of struggling with my mental health. I am nervous and anxious about it, but I'm intent on getting the most out of my sessions as I can. I'm tired of not working to better myself! And your videos have relieved some of my anxiety, and made me even more sure of my decision to get help. Thanks Kati!

Thank you Ms. K.

I’ve got the best therapist! The connection was instantly there. I had to be able to trust her. She really truly cares about people. I’m seeing her twice a week and she offers so much support.

Thank you. Your last point helps a lot.

Thankyou for this video Kati, it was very useful. Can’t wait for the book!!

I've been hoping you would post this video! I've been in and out of therapy but always felt I wasn't doing it right to get the right kind of help. Going to try and use these tips to better myself! ❤️

My therapy is going to start next month!!! Already was diagnosed with 3 personality disorders (biggest one BPD), and was supposed to start years ago, unfortunately was in another country with the hubby when I got previous invitations, but now it's finally going to happen and I've never been more ready! Made a lot of progress on my own (hoarder house cleanup, binge watching lovely Kati, journaling), but the big work is coming. Finally. Good luck to everyone going through the same!

could not have stumbled across this at a more perfect time!! literally watching this with another window open looking for therapists!

I’m starting dbt classes today so it’s pretty cool you put this video out.

Ugh this is so helpful! Thank you Kati 💗

Excellent video Kati. As a therapist in training. I am so looking forward to reading your book too. Keep up the good work.

I've started going to therapy recently (in part due to your videos-- thanks Kati!) so this is a very timely topic for me. This kind of stuff is really helpful!

This is so helpful! I just started therapy and I feel like I am having frustrating "why am I not better" thoughts. And I know I need to be patient, and continue to do my home work... but I am so quick to compare my situation to the rest of my family and question if it's not working while at the same time praising therapy.

Thanks for the tips!

Thank you Kati!

Thank you so much for this video! I am about to start therapy again and it’s kind of scary. This really helped💛💛💛

I'd love to see another video with more tips! I noticed that taking notes on what I wanna talk about in session and writing what my therapist said helps a lot! (I forget what they say too easily... writing it down allows me to review it and implement it a lot more)

Thanks for this.

Thank you for this video! I really struggle with being open/honest in therapy. I sometimes want to give up because I don’t feel like I know how to express exactly what I need and so I often feel like I’m not being heard or understood. This kind of gave me a basic guideline, so, thanks! ☺️

I'm so glad to see your video. I "suffer" from Bipolar and PTSD. I used to go to therapy but I guess I've had many excuses of life and family, ever since I left the military. Listening to this makes me want to try again. Thanks for you refocusing my energy in the right direction. I hope this gets my "up" days more visible than my "down" days.

I just booked a couple appointments with a new therapist today so this is perfect! It's been years and I think the videos u and Jack/Sean did really helped motivate me ☺

I CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO BLOW UP WHEN YOU GET FEATURED IN SHANES VIDE AHHHH IM SO HAPPY YOU DESERVE IT

This was really helpful! Thank you, Kati!!!

Love this!!! You make Mondays aMMMMMAZING!

Omg ilysm your voice is so calming and I wish you were my therapist xx

you are so great! amazing energy

It can and will get better This whole video is helpful So thorough and like a good song you know the repetition of your closing remarks helps ground the new learning and feels familiar/nurturing Thank you again 🙏

I don’t know if I want to go to therapy because at the moment I don’t want to get better. Or I’m scared to get better

Thank you for this video, Kati!! I'm always trying to find new ways to get more out of therapy, and this reinforced many of the things I think about, and gave me a couple new ideas :)

Ooh wow I got here so early! Kati I love your videos, they have given me much insight and peace of mind! Thank you!

Thank u so so much.

Great advice. Totally agree with this.

You fantastic take on everything, your just awesome!!

Blessed to have heard this!!!

You are super amazing!!! I’ve been through several therapists. My memory is the result of an injury that caused me to even start therapy. I don’t know how to be a patient. I’m definitely going to have to reestablish my reason for therapy. Thank you!

Kati, thank you so much for demystifying therapy to people that are still a bit anxious about seeking out for mental health specialist.

I just revealed to my group that I had a hard time reading the materials. I am so happy that you will have an audio that will help me a lot. Kati I think a lot of us have trouble with our reading. And remembering what we read. So that makes this process challenging. I bought a book. And then I purchased an e version on my Kendal. This help because I can choose to pay for the Audio or let Alexa read it to me. Well anyway thanks for another great video.

You are so helpful❤️ I’m enjoying the life tips🚀🌠

This was very helpful!

You are brillant Thank you for your skill

This is very helpful. Thanks for the info! 😃👍💜

Thank u so muchh

Thank you so much Kati! This is exactly what I needed

Unfortunately, I had many psychologists and none of them were helpful. KATI, YOU ARE SUCH A RARE PERSON. I wish there were more therapists like you 💫

Another awesome video kati thank you❤️

This was helpful thank you

Wow perfect timing, my first appointment with my new therapist is tomorrow!!

Kati... I have been with you for a while now and you have helped me a lot amd have taught me a lot. With Jacksepticeye and now Shane may I just say... I AM SOOO PROUD. It is amazing that a youtuber with your type of content is getting the attention that is sooo important to get... You are a youtuber who everyone can benefit from watching. Keep it up, I am so proud. Love youu!!💕

Great video!! Could you do a video on recovering from childhood molest? Thank u so much for the videos!

how do i explain myself properly when i have trouble knowing how i feel?

As a therapist and someone who worked damn hard for a year in my own personal therapy, I 100% agree with everything you've said here Kati.

I just started therapy again, I was with the same therapist for 7 years because I was young and didn’t understand what to gain from those appointments. There was no homework or real gain from the conversation most of it was me venting because I was so young I really didn’t know how therapy was supposed to work. Eventually I vetted countless therapists until I found someone that genuinely cares and gives me “homework” during each visit. It’s been more constructive than any session I’ve had & this video just confirms for me that I’m on the right path. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for this video. I just started with a new therapist last week. I am in a whole new cycle in my life I have become disabled and want to learn how to deal with it and identify who I am now. Thank you so much for the tips they're all very important and they've helped me make it clear on what I need to do to proceed to get the most out of my new therapy. Do you know in over many many years not one therapist has had a treatment plan except the one I'm seeing now. It was always just coming on in and talking about whatever. Have a great day or evening.

How can I get over losing a therapist who I was very attached to? She meant the world to me and was the single most important person in my life

Great video, really struggled to hear what my therapist was saying in session today, felt criticised and overwhelmed. This helped me gain some perspective Xxx

💕Good timing yet again for this video. 💕 I’m being assessed this Thursday for an IOP. I’ve been really struggling a lot lately and finally got the courage up to let my therapist and psychiatrist know that I need more support. Currently I’m seeing my psychiatrist once a week for an hour, but it hasn’t been enough, and have found myself texting them a lot between therapy sessions. (My therapist is on leave after having her knees replaced, but let’s me text updates). I’m super anxious about all this, but I know it’s what I need right now. 💕

WOW just discovered your channel thanks to Shane and I wish I'd found it sooner! Can't wait to binge your videos and learn more about therapy, myself, and mental health!

Thank you kati😍love your videos & helpful advices 💖💖💖👍

Scary timing, thanks for this. Currently in the midst of a severe bout of depression (having suffered on and off for years) and have just been referred back to the local psychology squad. I have had a bad experience from them pushing CBT on me when it's not something I seem to mesh with and whilst on the waiting list they've signposted me back to CBT sources online. Freaking out about bashing my head off CBT again but I'm gonna try and make a list of where I'm at so when it does come up I can go in with a clear idea of where I am. Doing what I can to stop my scepticism towards CBT sabotage me (that and the voice in my head that assures me I don't deserve to not feel bad about myself) but well it's just tough as sweet hell. Love the channel, recently discovered it and definitely down for checking out the book (have thrown down a pre-order)!

i pre-ordered your book im so excited for it!! great video

Thank you :)

I'm getting your book for Christmas! I'm so glad it can ship to South Africa! I can't wait to read it❤🇿🇦

Hi Kati, good job making specific firm statements on what should be done or is recommended. Although saying what should be done is difficult, and should be scrupulously judged, but this clarity is badly needed in my estimation. Keep up the good work! Greetings from a Dutch fan ;)

You know one thing I wished more people talked about? “You wanna get the most out of therapy? Stop lying to and/or trying to manipulate your therapist. Don’t minimize your behavior. Don’t try to justify any of it. Be raw and REAL. Stop blaming everyone else for everything going wrong in your life, too.”

Excellent video!