Are Therapist Influencers Doing More Harm Than Good?

Are Therapist Influencers Doing More Harm Than Good?

From CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT by Calling Home

May 5, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

Whitney Goodman discusses the impact of therapists as influencers on social media and reflects on the potential harm they may cause.

It’s time for an honest look at therapists on the internet. Whitney answers the question of whether or not therapists as influencers and content creators are a problem... which includes an honest self-reflection. Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles. Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.co Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.co Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft Order Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivity Sign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0o This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Whitney Goodman

Topics covered

  • therapists
  • influencers
  • mental health
  • self-reflection
  • social media

Keywords

  • therapist influencers
  • mental health advice
  • social media
  • self-reflection
  • Toxic Positivity

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Organizations: Calling Home

Products: Toxic Positivity

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