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10/27/2026

This week's episode of The Keys to Therapy on Youtube is all about setting an agenda for your sessions.

Setting an agenda in therapy doesn't mean making your sessions feel like a business meeting.

It's about balancing what your client wants to discuss with what you know may be clinically important.

Start with their priorities, collaborate on yours, and remember that the agenda can change. Structure and flexibility can absolutely coexist and this episode will teach you how to combine them so the client gets the most out of the session!

Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/ecyx-1pceaM

10/06/2026

One thing I see newer therapists struggle with when it comes to diagnosis? Feeling like they need to figure out the *entire* diagnosis in the first session.

And sometimes, that can lead to choosing a more specific or more severe diagnosis than the information actually supports.

Your diagnosis should reflect what you **know** — not what you *suspect might eventually be true.*

That doesn’t mean you should automatically choose the “least severe” diagnosis. It means you need to look at the clinical information you actually have:

→ What symptoms has the client reported?
→ How long have they been experiencing them?
→ How much impairment is there?
→ What diagnostic criteria have I actually established?
→ What am I assuming or filling in?
→ What information do I still need?

Sometimes an adjustment disorder or an unspecified diagnosis may be appropriate while you gather more information. And sometimes a more specific diagnosis is clearly supported from the beginning.

And here's the part I really want new therapists to hear:

**You don't have to solve the entire diagnostic puzzle in session one.**

Diagnosis is part of an ongoing clinical process. As you learn more about your client, your diagnostic understanding may change — and that's okay.

Updating a diagnosis isn't admitting you got it wrong.

It's responding to new clinical information.

If you're a newer therapist who has ever thought, *“Wait… am I supposed to know this already?”* — you're definitely not alone. ❤️

***Be sure to look at the episode description on YouTube to get my free handout with tips on diagnosing during the first session!!

Watch it now and subscribe below!

https://youtu.be/4fjGEChLbWA

*This content is for educational purposes and does not replace supervision, consultation, or applicable diagnostic standards.*

10/05/2026

Something new is happening here. 🗝️

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably seen this account evolve quite a bit.

Therapist.
Private practice owner.
YouTube creator.
Educator.

But over the past few years, I’ve been thinking a lot about the gap between what we’re taught in school and what we’re actually expected to know once we’re sitting in the therapy room.

Because there is SO much that no one teaches you!!

And I’ve spent the last 15+ years figuring some of it out the hard way 😂

So I’m building something around that.

The Keys to Therapy is getting a rebrand.

A bigger vision.
A clearer purpose.
More practical resources.
And a whole lot more of the education I wish I’d had when I was starting out.

I’m not ready to show you everything quite yet…

But if you’re a therapist who has ever thought:

“Wait…why didn’t anyone teach us this?”

You’re going to want to stick around 🗝️

The next chapter is coming✨

09/21/2026

Today’s guest is Aliya Saulson LCSW. Here is some background on her: “Aliya Saulson (she/her/hers) is a trauma psychotherapist and LCSWA supervisor who collaborates with clients to cultivate an intentional life by asking questions they’ve never thought about before. She works at a group private practice, ChangeWell Psych, in Charlotte, NC where she also serves as the Clinical Internship Director and co-facilitates a Multicultural Consultation Team for therapists. Aliya works with adults of all ages and genders and aims to provide LGBTQIA+, sex-positive, affirming services while incorporating a social justice anti-racist framework in the therapy room. Aliya deeply respects the vulnerability and courage it takes to engage in therapy and takes great intentionality in creating a space where clients can bring their whole selves.”

In this episode of The Keys to Therapy, Aliya discusses her journey to becoming a therapist. She shares how she found cognitive processing therapy and how it has shaped the way she approaches trauma treatment with clients. Aliya also gives details about how to implement the CPT protocol and provides tips on how to explain it to clients who are used to talk therapy.

Check it out!

https://youtu.be/wYoTfTNwMzU

09/20/2026

Watching tv shows has made me a better therapist.

Sometimes reading about diagnoses and stressors isn’t enough. Seeing how these manifest in people, effects others around them, and learning about other ways of life is possible through shows, movies, documentaries and memoirs.

So next time you find yourself wanting to learn more about a subject, find a show or movie to broaden your knowledge.

09/15/2026

How do you start a therapy session?

“How have you been?” isn’t wrong—but it doesn’t have to be your default opening question every session.

Try one of these phrases instead and see how the conversation changes.

09/07/2026

Do you spend too much time planning your therapy sessions?

If you're a new therapist, it can feel like you need to have every question, intervention, and activity planned before your client walks into the room.

But effective therapy isn't about following a perfect script.

In this week's episode of my YouTube channel The Keys to Therapy, I'll show you how to prepare for a therapy session without overplanning, including what to review before session, how to create a loose plan, and how to stay flexible when your client brings something unexpected.

I'll cover:

✔️ Why new therapists tend to overplan�
✔️ What to review before a therapy session�
✔️ How to create a simple session plan�
✔️ How to balance structure and flexibility�
✔️ What to do when a client brings up something unexpected�
✔️ How to prepare without scripting your entire session

Watch this episode now and subscribe!

https://youtu.be/9lARaPWPFHQ

08/31/2026

I opened my YouTube Studio app this morning and this popped up!! Apparently, 4 years ago today, I created my channel, The Keys to Therapy, and posted an intro video for it.

I was still figuring out what to post, when to post, and how I wanted to do this. But I went ahead and posted it anyway to get started. I didn’t post again for about two months, but that didn’t matter. It was live!

Now, my channel is monetized and it’s so exciting to open the app everyday and see the Revenue section increasing 🤑

Moral of the story: If there’s something you want to create, post, or do-do it!!! Even if it isn’t perfect, even if you don’t fully have the idea planned out; just get started and see what happens ✨

08/24/2026

Today’s guest is Dr. Alyssa Medina, LPC, EMDRIA certified therapist. Here is some background on her: “I’m Alyssa, a therapist and group practice owner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I specialize in trauma and enjoy working with first responders and women navigating complex trauma and life transitions.”

In this episode of The Keys to Therapy, Alyssa discusses why she became a therapist and the various jobs she had before starting her own practice. She discusses her reasons for expanding into a group practice and shares tips on what owners are looking for when hiring. If you’ve been interested in working at a group practice, this is the episode for you!

Watch it now and subscribe!

https://youtu.be/9cFNuw5d-MY

08/10/2026

Today’s guest is Maureen Ann Kelleher, ATR, LPC. Here is some background on her: “I'm Maureen, an art therapist and licensed counselor seeing individuals and couples in person in Virginia Beach and virtually throughout ME, SC, VA, and FL. I love using EMDR and ego state work combined with the creative process to treat complex and developmental trauma in adults who are seeking to flourish rather than simply function.”

In this episode of The Keys to Therapy, Maureen shares her journey to becoming a therapist and how her personal interests shaped her career path. She describes what drew her to EMDR and how she uses it when working with couples. Maureen also details how she combines her training and theoretical approaches to customize therapy for clients.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/x-dikH-OusQ

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