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Getting to the Couch | Mental Health, Therapy, Psychology & Emotional Wellness

Getting to the Couch is a mental health podcast that helps people overcome the barriers to starting and staying in therapy.

Hosted by Ben Santee, MA, LPC, and Flavio Da Silva, LMSW, CAADC, each episode explores the questions many people have about counseling, mental health, relationships, emotional wellness, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, LGBTQ+ concerns, child and family therapy, and the real-life challenges that prevent people from getting the help they deserve.

Whether you're considering therapy for the first time, currently working with a therapist, supporting a loved one, or you're a mental health professional looking for practical insights, this podcast offers evidence-informed conversations, expert guests, and honest discussions that make psychology understandable and approachable.

Topics include:

• How to find the right therapist
• What happens during your first therapy session
• Anxiety and depression
• ADHD in children and adults
• Trauma and PTSD
• Relationships and attachment styles
• Parenting and child therapy
• Couples counseling
• Addiction and recovery
• LGBTQ+ mental health
• Telehealth and online therapy
• Hospitalization and transitioning back to outpatient care
• Insurance and financial barriers to treatment
• Mental health myths and stigma
• Therapy techniques and treatment approaches
• Self-advocacy in therapy
• Emotional resilience and personal growth

Our goal is simple: remove the mystery from therapy so more people feel comfortable getting to the couch.

New episodes feature licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals sharing practical advice you can use in everyday life.

If you've ever wondered whether therapy is right for you, this podcast is for you.

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GTTC S2 E4 Virtual Therapy, Limitations and Considerations

March 13, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 4

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Is virtual therapy truly expanding access to care—or are we overlooking who it may not serve well? In this episode of Getting to the Couch, we take an honest look at the promise and the pitfalls of telehealth. From convenience and accessibility to privacy concerns, tech disruptions, and clinical fit, we explore how virtual therapy can be transformative for some clients—and deeply frustrating or ineffective for others.

We unpack the critical question: When is virtual therapy the right tool—and when is it not? If you’re a therapist navigating clinical decisions, or a client wondering whether online therapy can truly meet your needs, this conversation will challenge assumptions and offer practical insight. Tune in for a thoughtful, nuanced discussion about making therapy fit the person—not just the platform.

Referances:

Fair Health. (2025, July 17). Telehealth trends from January to March 2025. FAIR Health. https://www.fairhealth.org/article/telehealth-trends-from-january-to-march-2025

Fleddermann, K., Chwastiak, L., Fortier, A., Gotham, H., Murphy, A., Navarro, R., & Tapscott, S. (2024). Levels of telehealth use, perceived usefulness, and ease of use in behavioral healthcare organizations after the COVID-19 pandemic. PMC. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11685243/

American Telemedicine Association. (2025, November 18). Telemedicine and e-Health. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. https://www.liebertpub.com/toc/tmj/current

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