When Therapy Language Becomes Harmful (And How to Use It Well)

In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Catholic therapist Dr. Gerry Crete to talk about a growing challenge in today’s mental health conversations: the overuse and misunderstanding of psychological language.

Words like trauma, narcissism, abuse, and mental health are being used more than ever—but are we always using them correctly?

Together, they explore:
 • When therapy language helps—and when it harms
 • The difference between real trauma and ordinary human struggle
 • Why labeling too quickly can actually block healing
 • How to recognize when someone truly needs professional support
 • The difference between coaching, therapy, and spiritual direction
 • How compassion, discernment, and humility restore clarity

Dr. Crete also shares insights from his work as a therapist, author of Litanies of the Heart, and founder of Souls & Hearts, helping listeners understand how healing, faith, and psychology work together—not against each other.

If you’ve ever wondered whether something is “trauma,” struggled with self-diagnosis, or felt confused about where coaching ends and therapy begins, this episode will bring clarity and peace.

🎧 Listen in and learn how to approach healing with wisdom, humility, and hope.

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