Episode 94: Is Your Therapist Pushing Their Politics?
From Off The Couch with Dr. Greg by Pod Xperience Network
October 27, 2025 · 57 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the intersection of therapy and politics, questioning when advocacy becomes alienation in therapeutic settings.
On the latest episode of "Off The Couch," host Dr. Greg and producer Bryan dive into the complex and controversial overlap between therapy and politics. They explore growing concerns that some therapists may inject their political beliefs into sessions—going so far as to condition treatment on clients rejecting their own views. The conversation references shifts in the American Psychological Association, including its stance on racism as a public health crisis and pressures for therapists to adopt activist roles. Dr. Greg and Bryan raise the question: When does advocacy cross the line into alienation? Drawing from the humanistic philosophy of Carl Rogers, they underscore the therapeutic need for unconditional positive regard—support that doesn’t depend on a client’s politics. While political discussions can be a valid part of therapy, the hosts argue it becomes problematic when therapists impose their personal ideologies. This episode tackles the growing polarization within the therapeutic space and urges mental health professionals to prioritize their clients' needs over their own beliefs. The result? A call to return to a truly supportive, non-judgmental, and inclusive model of…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Greg
Topics covered
- therapy
- politics
- mental health
- advocacy
- unconditional positive regard
- polarization
Keywords
- therapy
- politics
- mental health
- Carl Rogers
- unconditional positive regard
- American Psychological Association
- advocacy
- polarization
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Psychological Association
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