In this episode, Erin, offers insights into the challenges therapists face. Erin also answers a listener's question about pursuing a career in OCD therapy and discusses the importance of specialized training. She shares a personal story about parenting and the natural process of growth, paralleling it to mental health therapy. Erin introduces Thrizer, a service to help understand mental health insurance benefits, and highlights the expected growth in the mental health field. Simple Practice is another great tool if you are a therapist. She lists her top three annoyances as a therapist: dealing with insurance, doctors prescribing therapy routines, and therapists who misrepresent their expertise in OCD treatment. The episode concludes with recommendations for reliable OCD treatment training and a preview of the next episode focusing on emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. References: Mental Health Professional Growth StatisticsNumber of U.S. Adults that Received Mental Health Treatment 00:00 Raising OCD Awareness with NoCD 00:33 Celebrating 25 Episodes: The Journey So Far 00:48 Top 3 Annoyances of Being a Therapist 12:03 Navigating Insurance Nightmares for Therapists and Patients 19:06 The Importance of Specialized OCD Treatment 27:33 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser ✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad! ➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, step into the driver's seat of your mental health by clicking "Book Your Consult" to schedule your complimentary 15-minute video call with Erin. 🎥 ➡️Want more? 👏 Snag a spot on my email newsletter to get extra tips, tricks, & insider info. 📧Join my waitlist for exclusive access to Sole Sync with mindfulness meditations of nature & practical real-life situations!Shop my online store for OCD-themed merch to brighten your day. ☀️  ➡️Handpicked rec's for you: Try these children's vitamins for high-quality ingredients & custom flavors. Pediatrician approved! 🍊Needing passive income? Open a high-yield savings account with SoFi & get $25 for opening an account with my link! 💸Grab your go-to self-care from Peloton! Find me on the bike @ OCDerinD. 🚴‍♀️*These are affiliate links, which means I may get a kickback (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase after clicking.   ➡️Have questions? Submit them here to get a shout-out on the show! 🗣️   ➡️To rate the show: scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, & select "Write a Review" to let others know what you loved most about the episode! ✍️ When you leave that raving review, shoot me a message to get your special bonus! 🎉 Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.