Aleena & Qasim return for Episode 6 and are joined by Dr. Shoaib Memon! Dr. Shoaib Memon is a board-certified psychiatrist & psychotherapist serving patients for more than 14 years throughout Illinois from his practice located in downtown Chicago. Throughout the episode they will define psychotherapy, discuss the different aspects that make therapy healing, & touch on some milestones and developments individuals can experience as they progress through therapy! 


(0:57 ) - Dr. Shoaib Memon Introduction
(5:58 ) - How Can We Define Psychotherapy?
(8:51 ) - What Mechanisms & Principles Underlie Psychotherapy?
(13:52 ) - Advice for Individuals Seeking Psychotherapy
(18:17 ) - Navigating Medication & Therapy
(25:14 ) -  Addressing Symptoms & Moving Towards Long-Term Change
(31:51 ) - What to Expect When First Starting Psychotherapy 
(38:03 ) - Personal Milestones & Developments
(42:40 ) - Dr. Shoaib’s Takeaway
(45:07 ) - Teasing our Upcoming Episode with Dr. Shoaib: Group Therapy



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