Ask Kati Anything

"Is Therapy Supposed to Feel This Hard?"

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In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton addresses why the healing process often feels more overwhelming after a breakthrough or a new diagnosis. We dive deep into the complexities of adult autism, the physical "freeze" response caused by trauma shame, and the frustration of feeling like your mental health journey has stalled.


Kati also shares her perspective on the evolving role of GLP-1 medications in treating "food noise" and why reaching out for help when you’re "doing okay" is actually the best time for deep therapeutic work. Whether you’re navigating a difficult legal trigger like a parole hearing or searching for meaning in the face of depression, this episode provides grounded, empathetic tools to help you move forward.


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    • Key Topics Covered

    • Autism & "Standard" Therapy: Why therapy can feel like a performance after an adult diagnosis and how to adapt your sessions. 

    • The Silence of Shame: How to handle the dissociation and urge to "no-show" after disclosing childhood sexual abuse. 

    • Coping Skill "Hard Stops": Recognizing when weed or restrictive eating shifts from a survival tool to a barrier in your recovery. 

    • Social Cues & Connection: Practical advice for "reality testing" interactions and distinguishing between friendly and flirty behavior. 

    • Maintenance vs. Crisis: Why you don't need to be "doing poorly" to benefit from therapy—and why maintenance work is more effective. 

    • The Search for Meaning: Navigating depression when traditional treatments like CBT or DBT feel out of reach or ineffective.

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