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Diary of a Therapist is hosted by Dr. Cassie Reid and Jessica Shepard, both renowned licensed supervisors in Dallas, Texas. Using their years of mental health experience, Cassie and Jessica explore a range of topics each week. It’s funny, friendly, casual, and fun. Topics range from anxiety and depression to extreme mental health. In their interviews, they talk to notable mental health professionals and everyday people. Listeners can gain a better understanding of mental health through the d ...
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Among the telltale signs of a narcissist is their remarkable lack of empathy. Their emotional pantry is bare of compassion and understanding, as if someone forgot to stock it. Imagine this: you are sharing all your fears and vulnerabilities with them, and all they can do is stare blankly and say, "Hmm, that's interesting." Ink on their empathy pen …
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One key aspect of narcissism is entitlement, which refers to a belief that one deserves special treatment, privileges, or recognition without any real justification. Entitlement can manifest in various ways among individuals with narcissistic tendencies. These individuals often exhibit a strong sense of entitlement to attention, admiration, and pra…
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Welcome back to episode 2 on everyone's favorite mental disorder... narcissism. In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Dr. Cassie Reid and Jessica, two experts in the field, continue to discuss a topic that is over diagnosed but oh so prevalent. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a fun journey through the world of self-obsession!…
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Cassie and Jessica are BACK! And this episode is about that age old subject we call NARCISSISM! Ah, narcissism, the ancient Greek myth brought to life in human form. But let's not get carried away with tales of majestic self-obsessed beings staring at their own reflections all day. In clinical terms, narcissism refers to a personality disorder char…
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Have you ever wondered what it's like being the kid of a therapist? Well you're about to find out!By Cassie Reid Counseling
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Ah, the quirky little nuisances we affectionately call pet peeves. These irksome idiosyncrasies that incessantly gnaw at our patience and make us question the sanity of humanity.By Cassie Reid Counseling
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This episode is a continuation of Dr. Reid and Jessica's conversation on imposter syndrome.By Cassie Reid Counseling
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In this episode Dr. Reid and Jessica discuss a very common psychological condition called imposter syndrome. Individuals with imposter syndrome have an internalized fear of being exposed as fraud despite evidence to the contrary. Many professionals, especially high achievers, attribute their success to luck or circumstance rather than their own abi…
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This is a must listen episode about ghosting and we don't just mean the pop culture definition. Ghosting can be referred to as emotional cut-off, a term coined by the father of family systems, Murray Bowen. In this very powerful episode, our hosts hold nothing back and talk about religious organizations, ghosting, emotional cut-off and boundaries. …
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Our special guest is renown writer, speaker, certified trauma group facilitator and founder of the streaming channel Faithchannel.com, Maureen Gray. Dr. Reid and Jessica talk to Maureen about how infidelity rocked her family's infrastructure. Take a listen to this jaw-dropping story!By Cassie Reid Counseling
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Toxic leadership is a detrimental phenomenon that can wreak havoc on any organization or team. It refers to a style of leadership characterized by manipulation, intimidation, favoritism, and a lack of transparency. Picture the boss who constantly belittles and demeans their subordinates or the manager who takes credit for their team's successes whi…
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Our special guest on this episode of DOAT is Doctor and Pastor Jon Chasteen of Victory Church (https://victory.church/) We delve deep into the topic of toxic leadership. Toxic leadership, rooted in the abuse of power and a disregard for ethical principles, poses significant dangers to individuals, teams, and organizations as a whole. One of the mos…
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There is an investigation underway after a woman accused a Warsaw pastor of having sex with her when she was just 16-years-old. Listen in as our panel discusses this egregious current affair.By Cassie Reid Counseling
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It's time for another riveting and informative podcast about infidelity! There are a number of negative emotional effects infidelity can have on someone, including feelings of betrayal, anger, depression, and anxiety. Infidelity has been shown to cause immediate emotional distress as well as long-term psychological problems like trust issues, self-…
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This episode is an explosive continuation of the last discussion on the mash-up between the spiritual and the clinical. Buckle up because it's about to get really real.By Cassie Reid Counseling
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Mixing the spiritual with the clinical in mental health can be a complex issue. The increasing trend of spiritual abuse within the church is additionally alarming. Leaders are taking advantage of their position to control and manipulate congregants seeking counseling through the organization. Spiritual abuse involves using religion or spirituality …
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As mental health professionals, therapists must establish and maintain clear boundaries with their clients to ensure a therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and appropriate conduct. Boundaries not only define the responsibilities and limitations of both parties but also protect the therapist from ethical dilemmas or conflicts of interest…
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In this episode of Diary of a Therapist, we meet Dr. Reid and Jessica, the quick witted hosts of the show. They discuss how to rest in a restless world.By Cassie Reid Counseling
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