175 - Nicole Arzt

Nicole Arzt is the creator of @PsychotherapyMemes, author of Sometimes Therapy is Awkward, and co-author of the forthcoming For the Love of Therapy. Nicole discusses her origins and finding therapy as a career, as well as the advice she has for someone that is seeking a therapist. She also talks about counseling in addictions and compulsive behavior, and how she began her career there. Nicole then talks about her popular Instagram account and how she balances that with her regular practice, as well as what it's like being a therapist married to another therapist. Finally, she addresses advice for new clinicians and stresses the importance of new therapists going to therapy themselves. Follow Nicole on Instagram at her popular meme account @PsychotherapyMemes and her professional account @Nicole_Arzt Follow us on socials: @FriendRequestPod Email us pictures of your favorite toy from the 90s: JustinsFriendRequest@gmail.com