The Therapist Lounge

Welcome to The Therapist Lounge — where therapists learn, grow, and connect through authentic conversations. Each episode brings you real talk with fellow clinicians about the art and practice of therapy — from new modalities and trainings to the books and ideas shaping our field. This is a space for genuine dialogue, professional growth, and shared wisdom — therapist to therapist.

The Therapist Lounge is a health podcast hosted by Sabrina Duong, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sabrina Duong hosts The Therapist Lounge, a health show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Relationship Is The Therapy: Carl Roger's Client Centered Approach with Dr. Gregory Obert PhD

  Apr 28, 202633 minS1

  <p>We talk with Dr. Greg Obert about client-centered therapy and why real change often starts when a therapist shows up as a genuine human being. We dig into deep listening, the power of presence, and how relationship-first work strengthens outcomes even in structured trauma treatment. <br/>• Greg’s journey from early psychology classes to clinical practice and podcasting <br/>• why an overly rigid CBT introduction can miss the person behind the symptoms <br/>• what the Gloria therapy tapes teach about empathy and therapeutic presence <br/>• training that builds listening skills by naming the underlying message <br/>• client-centered therapy as collaborative rat...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Sex, Porn, Compulsion and Recovery with Ed Tilton from Begin Again Institute

  Apr 14, 202637 minS1

  <p>I talk with Ed Tilton from Begin Again Institute about what sex addiction actually looks like in real life and why so many people miss it until relationships are on the brink. We connect compulsive sexual behavior to trauma, digital exposure, and shame, then lay out concrete ways to assess risk and start real recovery for both partners. </p><p>In this Episode:<br/><br/>• how sex addiction presents as porn addiction, infidelity, emotional affairs, and fantasy <br/>• why the “predator or pleasure” framing misses the suffering middle <br/>• vacancy wounds and violation wounds as early drivers of compulsive sexual behavi...

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  Episode 8: Self-Reflection Skills That Make Therapy Safer with author, Beth Canalichio LCSW

  Mar 29, 202626 minS1

  <p>Sabrina talk candidly with LCSW and author Beth Canalichio about why therapists need consistent self-reflection and why getting our own therapy can make us more effective and less reactive with clients. We unpack blind spots, burnout, and the ethics of staying client-centered when our feelings, beliefs, or the broader culture get loud.<br/>• the case for therapists doing their own therapy<br/>• noticing reactions as signals to slow down<br/>• blind spots, biases, and cultural assumptions<br/>• countertransference, discomfort, and when to seek supervision<br/>• ethical duty to refer out when needed<br/>• burnout risks, boundaries, time off, and caseload lim...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: MindBridge. The Human Role in AI Therapy with Dr. Binyamin Klempner MSW, PhD

  Mar 17, 202628 minS1

  <p>Sabrina talks with Dr. Binyamin Klempner MSW, PhD from Tel Aviv about using artificial intelligence in therapy without losing clinical judgment, privacy, or the human relationship. They break down how MindBridge uses structured prompts, therapist oversight, and safety flags to support clients between sessions. Learn about the following:</p><p>• Binyamin's path from hypnotherapy influences to building a therapeutic AI tool <br/>• Turning a structured clinical interview into an AI-guided experience <br/>• Why “human in the loop” matters more than clever output <br/>• Two models for use: subscription support vs therapist-integrated check-ins <br/>• Safety flags for concerning language and the limits of algo...

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  Episode 6: Bridging Faith & Mental Health: Training in The P.A.T.H. Model™

  Feb 23, 202646 minS1

  <p>We walk with Dr. Jack Gaddy Hilton , Social Worker through the PATH model—Presence, Alignment, Truth, Healing—showing clinicians how to integrate faith ethically without preaching. We explore stigma in churches, training gaps on both sides, and practical tools for reducing shame, building hope, and tracking change.<br/><br/>• why stigma keeps Christians from therapy <br/>• consent-led spiritual assessment as standard practice <br/>• presence for nervous system regulation before insight <br/>• alignment to clarify identity and values-driven choices <br/>• truth to surface narratives without judgment <br/>• healing through repeated, adaptive action <br/>• translating parts concepts to accessible language <br/>• using the Transformation In...

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