Really Useful Therapy: Another way to look at things
Have you been to therapy and still aren’t happy? Did you wonder why it didn’t work for you? Maybe, you thought - ”Am I so broken I’m beyond help? What am I doing wrong?” Tamara and Nancy are here to bring you another way to look at things! We want to help you gain tools and insights to use for growth, healing and well-being. Join Tamara and Nancy, two licensed mental health therapists with decades of experience, for conversations about common mental health topics. We don’t pretend to have all the answers, but we have been a part of the changes in our field of mental health for over 3 decades. We’ve seen trends come and go, and we’ve noticed some important components that seem to be useful for growth and healing. Here we bring our professional training, insights, observations, and wisdom to you. For any past or current clients who are listening, you may hear a story that is similar to your own. That’s because we talk about human experiences. One thing we’ve learned - we have so much more in common with each other than you may think. Keep in mind - this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a professional.
Episodes
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
47 min
What makes change so hard? In this episode, Nancy and Tamara discuss some of the components of change that make is so uncomfortable, as well as some of the strengths we develop through changes we make.
Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
36 min
Peace at the moment may feel elusive and hard to come by right about now. We discuss ways to create both external and internal peace amidst global and local events that are always changing.
Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
37 min
Tamara and Nancy have a discussion about how anger can be not only useful, but also transformative.
Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026
38 min
As the year comes to a close, Tamara and Nancy reflect on the importance of pausing and reviewing what ended and what is yet to begin.
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
43 min
We all have some experience in "pushing through" uncomfortable feelings when we are ill or out of sorts, but what do we do with a more chronic situation like depression?
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
39 min
Most everyone longs for connection and a sense of belonging. If that's the case, why are so many people feeling lonely? What makes building friendships and relationships so hard? This episode explores some of the barriers to creating connection with others.
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
38 min
Tamara and Nancy answer more of the questions you've submitted. This episode explores the emotions clients experience in therapy, including the tender, sometimes surprising feelings of love toward their therapist.
Oct 26, 2025
Oct 26, 2025
34 min
Discussion about EMDR. Thoughts on who it might be useful for and the reasons for doing attachment and identity work prior to doing EMDR to improve the results.