Mental Health and the Paranormal: Insights from a Psychotherapist

Welcome to Mystic Monday's, where today's episode delves into the intersection of mental health and the paranormal.

We explore how societal norms influence our understanding of these experiences, acknowledging both their validity and the need for broader validation. Join us as we define concepts through medical and social science lenses, and discuss finding a therapist who can cater to individuals embracing psychic abilities, spiritual beliefs, or paranormal experiences.

This episode aims to empower listeners seeking professional insights into these intertwined aspects of spirituality and mental well-being.

You can find Luis:

https://www.instagram.com/luis_thee_lmft/

https://www.instagram.com/psychosocial_therapy/

https://www.psychosocialtherapy.com/

Podcast timeline

0:00 - 3:00 | Introduction: Setting the Stage

3:00 - 5:00 | Diverse Voices: Importance of Representation

5:00 - 14:00 | Spooky Beginnings: Luis Shares Creepy Childhood Experiences

14:00 - 16:00 | Sibling Shenanigans: Mimics, Pranks, and Personal Tales

16:00 - 20:00 | Encounters with the Unknown: Shadow People and Clown Ghosts

20:00 - 25:00 | Haunted Minds: Therapy and Paranormal History

25:00 - 30:00 | Faith vs. Science: The Double Standard in Diagnoses

30:00 - 34:00 | When the Psychic is the Client: An Unusual Therapy Session

34:00 - 36:00 | Astrology Aversion: A Therapist's Disdain for the Stars

36:00 - 38:00 | Faith in Healing: How Religion and Spirituality Aid Therapy

39:00 - 46:00 | Embracing the Unseen: Queerness and Openness to Spirituality and the Occult

46:00 - 50:00 | Empathy Explained: Clinical Terms for Psychic Empathy

50:00 - 55:00 | Cards on the Table: Therapist's First Tarot Reading

55:00 - End | Finding the Right Fit: How Paranormal and Spiritual Believers Can Choose a Respectful Therapist**