Elizabeth💚
@lmftherapist.bsky.social
LMFT ~ She/Her ~ Intersectional Feminist ~ Embracing the both/and, nuance, and multiple truths. Therapy is political!
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Elizabeth💚
@lmftherapist.bsky.social
· Nov 13
A thread of a collection of therapist directories that have niches & specialties
as alternatives to the larger, problematic ones
(In no particular order-feel free to add to this if you know of one I've missed!)
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#TherapistSky #MentalHealth
as alternatives to the larger, problematic ones
(In no particular order-feel free to add to this if you know of one I've missed!)
🧵
#TherapistSky #MentalHealth
Reposted by Elizabeth💚
Of course the top comment is "be my therapist".
But I am told by these same dude "emotional labor" doesn't exist
But I am told by these same dude "emotional labor" doesn't exist
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Of course the top comment is "be my therapist".
But I am told by these same dude "emotional labor" doesn't exist
But I am told by these same dude "emotional labor" doesn't exist
I'm a bit late on this, but unless it's stuffed in a turkey, it's
DRESSING
DRESSING
December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I'm a bit late on this, but unless it's stuffed in a turkey, it's
DRESSING
DRESSING
I know it's December now and that 2026 is right around the corner; however, something hit different when we scheduled that next session for 1/5/26!
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I know it's December now and that 2026 is right around the corner; however, something hit different when we scheduled that next session for 1/5/26!
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
Reposted by Elizabeth💚
When a patient tells me about rape, trauma, abuse from a spouse or parent, criminal acts, legal status, abortions, sexual identity, etc., I can choose to enter that into a clinic note or I can use judgment to decide that doing so risks harm, offense, or privacy. AI scribes allow no such discretion.
How is digitally storing a blob of AI generated text a greater risk than storing notes a doctor or an assistant would take? Corporations use AI scribes in high level meetings routinely, wouldn't the precautions they take to protect their IP when using this tech also work for health care?
November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
When a patient tells me about rape, trauma, abuse from a spouse or parent, criminal acts, legal status, abortions, sexual identity, etc., I can choose to enter that into a clinic note or I can use judgment to decide that doing so risks harm, offense, or privacy. AI scribes allow no such discretion.
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I'm also #TeamGetYourNotesDone but I didn't really realize how much freedom it gives you to let go of the session when it is already written down. I do like a monday with nothing left over from last week.
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I'm also #TeamGetYourNotesDone but I didn't really realize how much freedom it gives you to let go of the session when it is already written down. I do like a monday with nothing left over from last week.
Recently, my cousin's husband asked me how I decompress as a therapist, especially after a day of sessions. I told him that over the years, I've gotten more skilled at being present with clients and then quickly letting go of their stuff after the session. We have to, right?
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Recently, my cousin's husband asked me how I decompress as a therapist, especially after a day of sessions. I told him that over the years, I've gotten more skilled at being present with clients and then quickly letting go of their stuff after the session. We have to, right?
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
What are some of your favorite resources for couples learning about ethical non-monogamy?
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What are some of your favorite resources for couples learning about ethical non-monogamy?
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
Today is my friend Heidi's birthday- she died in 2013, and I think of her just about every day. My one tattoo —a dragonfly —is in her memory.
I love that it's also World Kindness Day because she was one of the kindest, most considerate, and most thoughtful people I've ever known! 🤍 😇
I love that it's also World Kindness Day because she was one of the kindest, most considerate, and most thoughtful people I've ever known! 🤍 😇
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today is my friend Heidi's birthday- she died in 2013, and I think of her just about every day. My one tattoo —a dragonfly —is in her memory.
I love that it's also World Kindness Day because she was one of the kindest, most considerate, and most thoughtful people I've ever known! 🤍 😇
I love that it's also World Kindness Day because she was one of the kindest, most considerate, and most thoughtful people I've ever known! 🤍 😇
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's that strange time of year. Yesterday I went for a walk in 65-degree weather and saw leaves falling from trees, skeletons on a front porch, and Christmas decorations on other houses
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's that strange time of year. Yesterday I went for a walk in 65-degree weather and saw leaves falling from trees, skeletons on a front porch, and Christmas decorations on other houses
A seasonal reminder:
If you're struggling with the state of the world, days being shorter/darker, weather changes, and/or upcoming holidays, that makes sense. These are hard times for many.
You're not alone! 💚
#MentalHealthMatters
If you're struggling with the state of the world, days being shorter/darker, weather changes, and/or upcoming holidays, that makes sense. These are hard times for many.
You're not alone! 💚
#MentalHealthMatters
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A seasonal reminder:
If you're struggling with the state of the world, days being shorter/darker, weather changes, and/or upcoming holidays, that makes sense. These are hard times for many.
You're not alone! 💚
#MentalHealthMatters
If you're struggling with the state of the world, days being shorter/darker, weather changes, and/or upcoming holidays, that makes sense. These are hard times for many.
You're not alone! 💚
#MentalHealthMatters
Reposted by Elizabeth💚
It’s bad enough 42 million Americans have been cut off SNAP…the regime seems to take pleasure in jerking them around
Courts order them to pay. They say they’ll pay half
Less than 24 hours later they take it back & say no SNAP until government reopens
People are starving. The back & forth is cruel
Courts order them to pay. They say they’ll pay half
Less than 24 hours later they take it back & say no SNAP until government reopens
People are starving. The back & forth is cruel
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s bad enough 42 million Americans have been cut off SNAP…the regime seems to take pleasure in jerking them around
Courts order them to pay. They say they’ll pay half
Less than 24 hours later they take it back & say no SNAP until government reopens
People are starving. The back & forth is cruel
Courts order them to pay. They say they’ll pay half
Less than 24 hours later they take it back & say no SNAP until government reopens
People are starving. The back & forth is cruel
What a wonderful privilege to walk 5 minutes to my local town hall to exercise my civic duties and right to vote! 🗳️
I saw some beautiful leaves on the trees! 🍂
I saw some beautiful leaves on the trees! 🍂
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What a wonderful privilege to walk 5 minutes to my local town hall to exercise my civic duties and right to vote! 🗳️
I saw some beautiful leaves on the trees! 🍂
I saw some beautiful leaves on the trees! 🍂
Netflix knows. Executive producers know. The Hollywood crew knows. It's not ethical to portray therapists in dual/outside relationships with their clients. They do it anyway, for the views, the clicks, the likes.
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Netflix knows. Executive producers know. The Hollywood crew knows. It's not ethical to portray therapists in dual/outside relationships with their clients. They do it anyway, for the views, the clicks, the likes.
Names are important. I want to be sure I am pronouncing names correctly.
Today I pronounced an unusual name (only because it's not common in my culture) correctly the first time I spoke to the person. She said it made her day.
So I'll be riding this high for the weekend!
Today I pronounced an unusual name (only because it's not common in my culture) correctly the first time I spoke to the person. She said it made her day.
So I'll be riding this high for the weekend!
October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Names are important. I want to be sure I am pronouncing names correctly.
Today I pronounced an unusual name (only because it's not common in my culture) correctly the first time I spoke to the person. She said it made her day.
So I'll be riding this high for the weekend!
Today I pronounced an unusual name (only because it's not common in my culture) correctly the first time I spoke to the person. She said it made her day.
So I'll be riding this high for the weekend!
I attempt to avoid the use of "levels" and "high/low functioning" when it comes to autism. I don't think those terms tell the complete story. As we've learned, autism comes in many delightful flavors!
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I attempt to avoid the use of "levels" and "high/low functioning" when it comes to autism. I don't think those terms tell the complete story. As we've learned, autism comes in many delightful flavors!
#TherapistSky
#TherapistSky
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, I have officially updated my practice policies to notify clients that AI is not used in any aspect of their treatment. Sessions are not recorded
Clients deserve full confidentiality and privacy, as well as thoughtfulness in their therapist's documentation
#TherapistSky
Clients deserve full confidentiality and privacy, as well as thoughtfulness in their therapist's documentation
#TherapistSky
October 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, I have officially updated my practice policies to notify clients that AI is not used in any aspect of their treatment. Sessions are not recorded
Clients deserve full confidentiality and privacy, as well as thoughtfulness in their therapist's documentation
#TherapistSky
Clients deserve full confidentiality and privacy, as well as thoughtfulness in their therapist's documentation
#TherapistSky
Making fun of ANYONE’S mental health; giving them diagnoses when they’re not your client and/or you’re not a mental health professional; and all other related things:
‼️‼️‼️ ADDS TO MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA ‼️‼️‼️
‼️‼️‼️ ADDS TO MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA ‼️‼️‼️
July 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Making fun of ANYONE’S mental health; giving them diagnoses when they’re not your client and/or you’re not a mental health professional; and all other related things:
‼️‼️‼️ ADDS TO MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA ‼️‼️‼️
‼️‼️‼️ ADDS TO MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA ‼️‼️‼️
I'm not here as much recently because....well, news. And burnout...
I'm doing okay and really appreciate my friends checking in with me! 💗
I'm doing okay and really appreciate my friends checking in with me! 💗
July 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm not here as much recently because....well, news. And burnout...
I'm doing okay and really appreciate my friends checking in with me! 💗
I'm doing okay and really appreciate my friends checking in with me! 💗
Therapist listserv has a person advertising, “Master IFS in one day” and no, this is not a thing. NO
June 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Therapist listserv has a person advertising, “Master IFS in one day” and no, this is not a thing. NO
Ditto for therapists!!!!
I really wish bad nurses and doctors didn't tarnish the healthcare profession when there are so many good providers out there who actually want to help. It sucks and we have to call out the bullshit when we see it or it will never change.
June 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ditto for therapists!!!!
CHOOSING TO:
• Radically love your body
• Fight fatphobia (a product of white supremacy)
• Understand Health at Every Size
• Avoid diets/diet culture
• Refrain from commenting on others’ appearance/weight
💥 ARE ACTS OF RESISTANCE AGAINST FASCISM💥
• Radically love your body
• Fight fatphobia (a product of white supremacy)
• Understand Health at Every Size
• Avoid diets/diet culture
• Refrain from commenting on others’ appearance/weight
💥 ARE ACTS OF RESISTANCE AGAINST FASCISM💥
⚠️TW: EDs
Timely article about how the brief mainstream moment for body positivity is being crushed by the rise - once again - of aspirational thinness, and the link between promoting feminine skinniness and right wing conservative values and movements. Never ends.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Timely article about how the brief mainstream moment for body positivity is being crushed by the rise - once again - of aspirational thinness, and the link between promoting feminine skinniness and right wing conservative values and movements. Never ends.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
June 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
CHOOSING TO:
• Radically love your body
• Fight fatphobia (a product of white supremacy)
• Understand Health at Every Size
• Avoid diets/diet culture
• Refrain from commenting on others’ appearance/weight
💥 ARE ACTS OF RESISTANCE AGAINST FASCISM💥
• Radically love your body
• Fight fatphobia (a product of white supremacy)
• Understand Health at Every Size
• Avoid diets/diet culture
• Refrain from commenting on others’ appearance/weight
💥 ARE ACTS OF RESISTANCE AGAINST FASCISM💥