EP310: Working with Clients who Self-Diagnose

EP310: Working with Clients who Self-Diagnose

January 5, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

This episode discusses client self-diagnosis and its implications for the counseling relationship with Dr. Taylor Falardeau.

In this episode, we discuss client self diagnosis with Dr. Taylor Falardeau. Taylor shares how and why clients might engage in this process, and what this might mean for the counseling relationship. The focus is on counselor skills, and how the client's role as expert and building a strong counseling relationship are keys to success. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu

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