Keeping Secrets

Therapy in a Divided World: How Current Events Affect Us All

Current events don’t stay outside the therapy room; they come in with all of us. In this episode, Sabrina and Julia explore how real-world issues affect both clients and therapists, shaping emotions, conversations, and the overall therapeutic dynamic. From political tension to global stressors, they unpack how these influences show up, how to navigate differing perspectives, and why genuine connection matters more than ever. This is an honest, grounded look at what it means to do therapy in a divided world - and how both sides of the relationship feel the impact. If you’ve ever wondered how therapists manage the weight of the world while holding space for others; or how your own reactions to current events belong in the therapeutic process, this episode is for you.

From Virtual to Reality, Part 2: Sabrina's Journey Back to the Office

Part two of From Virtual to Reality continues the conversation on how therapy has evolved since the pandemic. After five years of providing therapy exclusively online, Sabrina steps back into the office for the first time. Julia, who has been working in a hybrid format for the past few years, joins her to reflect on the experience of returning to in-person sessions and how it compares to telehealth. Together they explore the mix of anxiety, excitement, and connection that comes with returning to the office, and how different settings shape the client experience, the therapeutic relationship, and their own clinical skills. From the subtle nonverbal cues of in-person sessions to the accessibility and ease of virtual therapy, this conversation offers an honest look at the value and challenges of both formats in today’s evolving world of mental health care. Chapters 00:00: Returning to In-Person Therapy After Five Years 08:59: The Differences Between In-Person and Virtual Therapy 14:55: The Effectiveness of Virtual Therapy vs. In-Person Therapy 19:35: Accessibility and Comfort in Therapy 25:30: Future Plans for In-Person Sessions

From Virtual to Reality, Part 1: Navigating the Therapist's Transition

After five years of working exclusively online, Sabrina is getting ready to return to in-person therapy—and she’s unpacking all the feelings that come with it. In this episode, she and Julia talk about what it’s like to swap screens for real-life sessions, the unexpected comfort of virtual work, and how the pandemic reshaped what “connection” looks like in therapy. They explore the nerves, the excitement, and the questions that come up when stepping back into the room after so long.

Therapists Talk Self-Care, Burnout, and Balance

Therapists Sabrina and Julia unpack the realities of self-care in the mental health profession—sharing personal experiences, reflecting on how therapist well-being impacts client care, and examining the ethical weight of burnout. They also take a wider lens on the systemic pressures fueling exhaustion in the field and explore what it takes to find balance between professional responsibility and personal well-being.

What We’ve Learned About the Human Struggle

In this episode, Julia and Sabrina reflect on what years of sitting with clients have taught them about the human struggle. From the patterns that repeat across lives to the emotional truths that therapy reveals, they explore the common threads of pain, self-judgment, insight, and resilience. With honesty and warmth, they share how their work has shaped their understanding of what it means to be human—and why none of us are as alone as we might think.