67: Inside the Mental Health Industry: A Therapist Speaks Out with Pamela Garfield Jaeger

67: Inside the Mental Health Industry: A Therapist Speaks Out with Pamela Garfield Jaeger

From This Is a Woman with Sophia Lorey by Sophia Lorey

March 25, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 67

About this episode

Licensed therapist Pamela Garfield Jaeger discusses the challenges and realities within the mental health industry, particularly regarding children's therapy and gender ideology.

What if the very professionals parents trust most are leading kids in the wrong direction? Licensed therapist Pamela Garfield Jaeger pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside the mental health system—from gender ideology and “affirmation” culture to the growing fear silencing therapists across the country. In this powerful episode, we cover: Why many therapists are afraid to speak the truth The real risks behind “affirming care” How parents can protect their kids Why you may NOT want to rush to therapy How faith and truth anchor mental health Plus, Pamela shares her children’s book Froggy Girl —a beautiful, age-appropriate way to teach kids to love who they are. This is a conversation every parent (and future parent) needs to hear. 🔗 Pamela’s Website: https://www.thetruthfultherapist.org/about 📚 Pamela’s Books: https://a.co/d/00PPU9f3 https://a.co/d/00p8cxL5

People in this episode

Host: Sophia Lorey

Guest: Pamela Garfield Jaeger

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • therapy
  • parenting
  • gender ideology
  • affirmation culture
  • children's literature

Keywords

  • mental health
  • therapy
  • affirming care
  • parenting
  • gender ideology
  • children's book

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Truthful Therapist

Products: Froggy Girl

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