Have you ever wondered why your relationship with God the Father feels distant, confusing, or even painful? Many of us unknowingly project our Mother wounds and Father wounds onto God, seeing Him through the lens of our early experiences with parents.In this episode of Tea with Dymphna, we explore how parent wounds—both Mother and Father—can distort your image of God the Father. Drawing from both psychology and Catholic theology, we unpack how childhood experiences shape your faith, and how healing these wounds can restore intimacy and trust in your relationship with God.If you’ve wrestled with seeing God as “just Daddy with a mask on” or wondered how your past impacts your faith, this conversation is for you.🙏🏼 St. Dymphna, pray for us!

------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

If you struggle with OCD, you know how easy it is to fall into habits, apps, and websites that actually make symptoms worse instead of better. In this video, two licensed therapists break down the things you should avoid if you have OCD — from health apps and Reddit rabbit holes to WebMD searches and even home security cameras.Whether you’re living with OCD, in therapy, or just curious about the psychology behind obsessions and compulsions, this video is a mix of professional insight and practical advice — with a touch of humor along the way.

---------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

❄️ Why couldn't Elsa just “let it go”? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden psychological layers of Disney’s Frozen and unpack the trauma, emotional repression, and attachment dynamics behind Elsa’s icy exterior.As two licensed psychotherapists, we analyze Elsa’s character through a clinical lens—exploring how early childhood experiences, fear-based messaging, and isolation contribute to her struggles with emotional regulation and identity. We discuss how she develops a strong Super-Ego and the symptoms that develop, as well as her (in our opinion) PTSD diagnosis. And we also share our theory on Olaf's role in Elsa's psychology, diving into what an "inner child" is and how Trauma can suppress it. And finally, we discuss what ultimately brought about her healing - or at least a first step in her healing journey.Whether you're a mental health professional, a Disney fan, or just curious about the real-world psychology behind beloved characters, this video is for you!

Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

We asked ChatGPT to help someone with OCD and, uh... it kinda crushed it? 😳In this episode, two licensed therapists (that’s us 👋) pretend to be a client with OCD and see how well AI handles it. Spoiler: we were not ready for how it's response!So… should we be worried about our jobs? (Kidding. Mostly.)Join us for laughs, insights, and a little therapist existential crisis. 😅Great for anyone curious about OCD, AI in mental health, or just here for some nerdy fun.-------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

Can Therapy and Mental Health become too spiritualized? Join us as we dive into this question and share our thoughts on how abusing spirituality to "fix" ourselves on the one hand, or becoming overly passive in putting our hands into our laps and reducing our efforts to "just praying about it more". As Catholic licensed psychotherapists, we believe in the deep integration of faith and mental health. But sometimes, spiritual practices can unintentionally be used to avoid emotional pain, bypass real healing, or even shame those who are struggling. Whether you're a therapist or someone seeking healing yourself — this conversation is for you. We discuss all of this from a Clinical as well as Catholic perspective. Join us for another episode of Tea with Dymphna!------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

We dive into why Catholic/Christian women might find themselves romantically attracted to Catholic priests or seminarians. We explore how your God-given nature, the consequences of the Fall, and past wounds can all contribute to you falling in love with someone part of the Clergy. You will also gain tools, techniques, and strategies to overcome these feelings and thoughts so that they don't drive a wedge between you and God. Learn what might help you heal in a deeper way and redirect this attraction back to Jesus, your eternal spouse. And Finally, we hope to drive home the message that THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU. Don't condemn or judge yourself for these feelings. We don't!We are two licensed Catholic psychotherapists and talk about all of this from a Clinical and Catholic perspective, combining the evidence-based knowledge from CBT (= Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as Psychodynamic theories with Christian faith. Join us for another episode of Tea with Dymphna!---------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

In this episode we discuss why our God-given desire to be beautiful often makes us feel guilty, shameful, and anxious. We explore how past wounds, messages we received, and underlying beliefs shape our view of ourselves and our Beauty. We also discuss how you can heal and overcome these feelings of guilt, shame, and fear, and embrace your God-given Beauty as wonderful. Find healing and encouragement knowing that you are made Beautiful and God delights in your Beauty!We are two licensed Catholic psychotherapists and talk about all of this from a Clinical and Catholic perspective, combining the evidence-based knowledge from CBT (= Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as Psychodynamic theories with Christian faith. Join us for another episode of Tea with Dymphna!--------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

Join us as we discuss why dating, getting engaged and getting married will likely trigger your OCD and what you can do about it. We dive into the special circumstances that dating and getting married pose to the anxious part of your brain and how you can calm the OCD down. Don't let OCD come between you and your significant other! We talk about why "general" dating advice (even well meant, Christian or Catholic dating advice) is usually NOT helpful for someone with OCD, and what we recommend doing (and not doing!) instead.We are two licensed Catholic psychotherapists and talk about all of this from a Clinical and Catholic perspective, combining the evidence-based knowledge from CBT (= Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as Psychodynamic theories with Christian faith. Join us for another episode of Tea with Dymphna!0:00 Intro0:55 Why Dating might excite your OCD5:19 There is no 100% certainty with marriage6:33 The fear of missing "Red Flags"7:33 Obsessing about Flaws8:15 Avoid general dating advice10:59 Resist the urge to seek reassurance13:38 Be ok with being "certain enough"14:56 Embrace your partner's imperfections-------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

We, two Catholic licensed Psychotherapists, explore the psychological and theological reasons why Scrupulosity is so prevalent in the Catholic Church. We talk about why our faith can become the perfect petri dish for OCD and Scrupulosity to develop. But most importantly, we want to spread the hope that healing is possible, and that OCD and Scrupulosity are very treatable through psychotherapy, e.g. by using the CBT (=Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approach. We discuss all of this from a clinical and Catholic perspective. Join us for another episode of Tea with Dymphna!
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In this episode we discuss why a healthy Self-Esteem is so important to overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, and other emotional disorders. Hear our defense on why having Self-Esteem is absolutely in line with Christian values, and how you can improve it. We are two licensed Catholic psychotherapists and talk about all of this from a Clinical and Catholic perspective, combining the evidence-based knowledge from CBT (= Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as Psychodynamic theories with Christian faith. Join us for another episode of Tea with Dymphna!
----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.