Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist- My Story & Tips! 

Thank you so much for this video. I truly needed to hear this and recognize this in myself. 🧡

I appreciate you! I attend a PWI and I am currently the only black person in my cohort and I have to remind myself everyday I worked hard to get there. I also had imposter syndrome throughout undergrad even though I excelled. I said simlar things to myself downplaying my achievements.

This is so validating

I realize this video is over 2 years old, but I am so glad I found this! Thank you so much for all of your videos, they have helped me so much! I am just starting my practicum and have been in my master's program for a year. I love the office where I am doing my practicum, but I feel so "thrown into the deep end" so to speak. I would love you to do more videos on how you overcame your fear and insecurities when you were first seeing clients!

This video came at such a perfect time! I’m entering my internship next semester at a psych hospital and I have been questioning a lot when it comes to my education and actually being able to help others, especially because I myself have struggled with depression and anxiety. It definitely feeds into that imposter type of thinking! I would love a video talking about your internship experience, the feelings you had going into it, and any tips you have!

I love seeing a black woman who looks similar to me talking about mental health🤗 #representationmatters

All I can say is OMG. I'm drowning under this. I wasn't aware of this and boy oh boy it's been extremely tough. I'm fighting my tears back now smh

Thank you for talking about imposter syndrome. My best friend recently told me she suffers from imposter syndrome. I never knew what it truly meant this video was very helpful!

I am really struggling with imposter syndrome and I appreciate the honesty. I think you're right, I think it is extremely prevalent due to the pressure of helping.

This was so helpful, I’m currently working on my MFT degree and in my internship program and relate so much to what you have said.

Wonderful job and very helpful. I will be beginning my search for a practicum and internship site in my rural area in just a couple months. I too am struggling with impostor syndrome. I work in an automotive factory and have never worked in a professional, let alone clinical, job before. Also, I am a male and feel like that could possibly create some barriers, especially after watching another video that provoked some concerns. I hope I am wrong. Finally, I’ve come a long way from having a severe social anxiety disorder, but am not completely cured. Thanks again.

Sooooo grateful for you and your knowledge! You are right, there aren’t many materials out here for this kind of stuff, just easy overviews! Thank you for taking the time and affirming me as a therapist too

Thanks for sharing your personal experiences with imposter syndrome, those were really helpful. As a counseling student about to start my internship, I’d say I don’t really have faith in my prior schooling and believing I know more than the client. My fear is seeing a client that may know more about how to help themselves and live happy and fulfilling lives than I do or can help them with. Of course they’re coming to counseling to seek help with that, so they’re most likely not an expert at it, but my concern is that I can’t offer much more to them...it sounds a bit silly in writing but that imposter syndrome talk is clever 🤷🏻‍♀️

Omg this helped me so much w understanding the affirmative action/ quota box checking imposter syndrome. That has got to be so hard. Mine, as a beginning counselor sounds like “I made it through school and internship bc I put on a good front and I am a good fake. If they really knew who I am, what I’ve done, what I do, they’d never hire me or trust me w clients.” Working on this

I felt this at my core! I know this video is from 2 yrs ago, but I love it! I dealt with major imposter syndrome in my first job. I didn't feel like I deserved it, I never felt good enough, and as time went on, I felt that the people (higher ups) at my job started to purposely make me feel that way so I wouldn't ask for a raise, which I didn't. Most of the company consisted of men (which I think is another aspect) and it really did start to become a toxic work environment and I finally quit. After I quit, I was doubting my abilities and skills to start freelancing, but tested it out. I have now been freelancing for two years and I will forever be grateful for my first client, because he made me realize that I AM worth it, I DO have the skills and ability, and I get that validation through all of my clients. It takes one client, one person to change your perspective. My hope is that more women working in a male dominated industry can be brave and persevere.

Please keep doing what you're doing with these videos because it is sooo helpful and I appreciate it more than you know.

Hey Steph, I am a Canadian counselling student coming near the end of my program. Honestly, I love your videos. I found the first one on Gottman when I was peeping for a project. It was so refreshing to just review the info in such an organized way, all the key points. You are a pleasure to watch. I have shared your vide with others in my cohort as well. Watching this video on Imposter Syndrome and hearing your personal perspective is invaluable as an upcoming Counselor to feel inspired and then , to hear your experience also provides needed awareness. You really are an inspiration to me. Thank you for bringing your incredible self to us all!

You are so well thought out and well-spoken. Love your channel.

As always, thank you so much for sharing your truth and being vulnerable with us. I'm in week 11 of my first course at NCU and I'm struggling with Imposter's Syndrome. I thought to myself, "I wonder if Steph has a video on this?" and sure enough you do! It helped immensely knowing that I could hear a story I could relate to. You have been such a role model for me in this career field and I love that you're always one click away even while I'm studying. THANK YOU!

This helped me a lot, I am about to go into my practicum and internship classes. I've spent years studying how to help others now it's time to finally get into the field!

i’m so glad i came across this video i’m going through this right now getting into the nsls

I feel attacked. Lol😂 This video was sooo needed. Thank you for sharing your personal experience.

I’m in my internship phase and I feel like such an imposter because I don’t know exactly what to say in sessions, I feel like I need to give some wise interpretation in every session, I just don’t feel like a therapist a lot of times. 😵‍💫

Thanks for this video!!!! I actually struggle with this now as an owner of a nonprofit and being an " influencer" in black aquatics. Its like people see me on a much higher platform than I see myself. Now I realize my imposter syndrome is hindering my progress with my company because I have a hard time branding/ promoting myself because I feel like I don't deserve to be on a platform....but i DO! I Damn sure deserve to be here! I just gotta own it.

I found your channel the other day and I’m so thankful! I’m looking into starting my LMFT program later this year. I’ve had so many questions, and wasn’t sure where to get the answers. I’m even more excited to start my graduate journey soon knowing I’m equipped with the info needed. Thank you for taking your time to do this!!

I love your energy & vibe! Thank you for sharing

Thank you so much for this. So glad that I found your channel. I’m definitely subbing!

This video was great and so needed. Thanks!

That is an incredible video! Thank you so much for sharing your story, I feel you! 💜

I really love this video and truly appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing your personal experience, it was so relatable and made me feel more at ease and less alone. I'm going to ask myself the questions your recommended at the end and continue to keep them in mind and find answer to them that feel right to me. Thank you!

Thanks you for this video I did not realize I struggle with imposter syndrome. I am preparing for my MFT internship and I continue to have negative thoughts due to being rejected. Thanks you so much for explaining

i can not put into words just how much i needed this, thank you

LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS! Really needed this one !

Thank You so much for this💖💖💖you help so many of us out here are helping others who are minimized/criticized, etc ...

Thank you steph! You are wonderful. Really glad i found you. and grateful for your work.

Thank you for sharing your story re: imposter syndrome. There’s a ton of people who has to deal with it and it sucked at times. The good news is… It can be overcome. Over and overcome again. ❤

⭐️ You are a star! Thank you for your amazing channel! You are killing it!!! 😘🤩

Thank you for this video! It’s nice to know I’m not alone feeling this way.

Thank you so much for this video! I needed this!

Just like many people here, your video came at a perfect time for me as well! Thank you so much for making a video of this. It's something I've struggled with my whole life and at different stages of my life. Not until a few months ago, I finally figured out it had a name! I had heard about it but had never made those connections. So, now I've been making connections as to how my upbringing has contributed to this. I've been realizing the root of why I feel this way. For me, it's been so empowering. I love that you share your own experiences because it shows others that even professionals feel this way! I've been in different fields and have studied different things and each time this syndrome has held me back, on top of being around toxic people. Thank you so much again ❤😊

Very relatable, thanks for sharing!

When I first started my internship I battled with imposter syndrome, but Dr. Gerhart did a live webinar on it and it helped me get over that. Great video btw!

This video is so, so helpful. I just turned 30 in March and I recently made the decision to get a Masters in Counseling. I'm super excited, but also terrified (I have a BS in Civil Engineering, Undergrad and my time as an Engineer was turbulent to say the least). I'm going to be intentional about coaching myself through self sabotage and imposter syndrome as I pivot into this new season of my education and life. Thank you so much for being so open.

Not a RU-vid person but grateful that I came across your channel and this particular video. Definitely needed to hear this as a therapist. Seeing you be your authentic self in your videos is very freeing. Clicked the subscribe button THANKS!!

I needed this video today, especially after my educational and professional experiences. This is also something that I have always dealt with because of my background and upbringing, but I have persevered, even through the adversity and have finally realized that I am where I am because I belong. You belong! Thanks for this video, fellow therapist!

My Problem is I complete something and I don't think I received enough training since I have always been a slower learner. Then I surprise myself that I was able to complete the objective. I suffer from a negative view of myself even when others hold me in high regard, and it sucks because you can never enjoy your own success. My success is very few and far between so I must savor what I can do. It's extremely depressing and being antsy like I need to be doing something. Also just suffering from social media envy.

This was an amazing video! I am finishing my first year of grad school(Future LPC) and I found this videos interesting cause every time I make an A on a paper or discussion, I second guess it! Just wow!

Thank you so muuuch!!

Yes the different backgrounds can be intimidating🎉

Definitely helped!

Looovveee your content! Im thinking about documenting my journey to becoming a Licensed MFT. Im currently in my last year of my grad program and there's not a whole lot of content for people going through this process. I'd love to see a video on a "day in the life" of a MFT.

Didn’t know you had felt like that but good information

I have the same exact phone case!! ♥️

In a field dominated by women, it is common for men to also struggle with Imposter Syndrome when pursuing a career as a therapist.

I find all the resources however I have a difficulty in implementation of some of them?

Thank you! Any podcasts, websites, or other channels that provide up to date literature, research, or evidence based practices you’d recommend?!

Hay quá

Great video thank you ☺️ is this similar to gaslighting yourself?

I really struggle with keeping promises to myself - is there a psychological reason for this? I know some things are poor time management, executive functioning issues, etc but does it correlate with low self esteem?

I realize that I have this issue with my current undergrad degree; nursing. I believe that I worked to be here, but I don’t belong… I pray that God helps me achieve my purpose

This makes me wonder if affirmative action is actually good?

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morning girl

I was homeless and lost my belongings.

wheres your brain your heart or head morning

No imposter....the real deal!

3:56 you obviously belonged at Emory