Cam Smith, Pollen Author

Cam Smith (she/they) is a freelance writer based in New England. They primarily write about mental health, sex and relationships, and queer issues. By day, they are a graduate student in the mental health field.

A therapist uses self-disclosure to relate to her client.

Should Therapists Self-Disclose to Clients?

During therapy sessions, vulnerability is typically one-sided. Clients often reveal deep details about their personal lives, while their therapists’ or … Continued

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A client opens the TikTok app on their phone. The Client may find TikTok content that leads to self-diagnosis.

How to Respond to Clients Who Self-Diagnose on TikTok

Since the advent of social media, access to information about psychopathology and therapy has been more accessible than ever. In … Continued

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