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This episode features an interview with Katelyn Smedley discussing the importance of hope in therapy and the unique aspects of Catholic therapy.

What should you really expect when you walk into a therapist's office for the first time? In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross, LMFT (#116623) explores the heart of what therapy offers with fellow clinician Katelyn Smedley, LMFT (#99805) Katelyn shares her approach to working with women and families, emphasizing that the most important thing clients should leave with after their first session is hope. Katelyn Smedley, LMFT Email: katelyn.lmft@gmail.com Phone: (805) 914-8253 Currently accepting new clients Fully virtual therapy sessions Specializes in women and families. Catholic Therapy Center Website: catholictherapycenter.com This conversation goes deeper than typical therapy discussions. Katelyn explains how Catholic therapy invites people to discover their true identity as beloved children of God, moving beyond merely surviving trauma to experiencing true resurrection and freedom. From practical tools like the "size of problem" scale to the profound difference between Catholic and secular mindfulness, this episode offers both encouragement and concrete guidance for anyone considering therapy. Topics covered: Why hope is the foundation of the therapeutic journey…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Cross

Guest: Katelyn Smedley

Topics covered

• hope in therapy
• Catholic therapy
• identity and healing
• resurrection theology
• women and families therapy
• mindfulness

Keywords

• Catholic therapy
• hope
• women's therapy
• families therapy
• resurrection
• mindfulness
• identity
• trauma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Therapy Center

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