"Is Therapy Supposed to Feel This Hard?"

"Is Therapy Supposed to Feel This Hard?"

From Ask Kati Anything by Kati Morton, LMFT

April 30, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 312

About this episode

Kati Morton discusses the complexities of therapy and mental health challenges, particularly after breakthroughs or new diagnoses.

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. Shopping today's sponsor helps support Ask Kati Anything. ZocDoc - ⁠visit https://www.zocdoc.com/KATI⁠ to find and instantly book a doctor you love today! 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…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Morton

Topics covered

  • therapy challenges
  • adult autism
  • trauma response
  • mental health journey
  • GLP-1 medications
  • coping skills
  • social cues

Keywords

  • therapy
  • adult autism
  • trauma
  • mental health
  • GLP-1 medications
  • coping skills
  • social cues
  • depression
  • healing process

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