Your Therapist May Be Making You Worse

Why are anxiety, depression, and loneliness rising even though Americans have more access to therapy, counseling, and mental health resources than ever before? Is therapy culture making us healthier—or making America more anxious, divided, and emotionally fragile? In this episode of The Deep End, Pastor Tim Hatch sits

down with Jonathan Alpert, New York City psychotherapist and author of Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided, to examine one of the defining cultural debates of our time: Has America's embrace of therapy culture strengthened our mental health—or weakened our resilience? At a time when therapy has become more accessible than ever, Jonathan Alpert argues that America may be confusing validation with healing—and that lasting resilience is built by facing life's challenges rather than being defined by them. Together, they explore why anxiety and depression continue to rise, the influence of social media and "therapy speak," the decline of faith and community, validation culture, trauma culture, and what both psychology and the Bible teach about building emotional resilience, personal responsibility, and lasting hope. Whether you're interested in mental health, psychology, counseling, therapy, Christian living, or understanding today's culture through a biblical worldview, this conversation offers practical insights into resilience, healing, and personal responsibility. ## 📖 Featured Guest: Jonathan Alpert Book: Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided. Get your copy @ https://a.co/d/07FUtTJr ## ⏱️ Chapters ## Topics Covered * Why anxiety and depression continue to rise * Is therapy culture helping—or hurting—mental health? * Victim mentality vs. resilience * Social media and self-diagnosis * ADHD, PTSD, trauma, and the overdiagnosis of everyday struggles * Validation culture and emotional health * How to choose a trustworthy therapist * Faith, friendship, and community * Biblical resilience and overcoming adversity * Can Christians benefit from therapy? ### Questions Answered * Is therapy making people more anxious? * Why are anxiety and depression increasing? * Is therapy culture creating a victim mentality? * How do I know if I need therapy? * How do I choose a good therapist? * What does the Bible say about mental health? * Can Christians become therapists? --- ## About The Deep End The Deep End with Pastor Tim Hatch explores today's biggest stories in culture, politics, psychology, faith, and current events through a biblical worldview. Each episode helps Christians think biblically, discern wisely, and engage today's culture with truth, conviction, and hope. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about faith, mental health, psychology, current events, and the future of America, subscribe and join us each week. 👍 **Like** this video if it challenged your thinking. 💬 **Question:** Is modern therapy culture helping people become healthier—or making us less resilient? Share your thoughts in the comments. 🔔 **Subscribe** for more conversations on today's biggest cultural, political, and spiritual issues from a biblical worldview. 📲 **Share** this episode with someone who would benefit from the discussion. 📌 More Resources: 🔵 Website: https://TimHatchLive.com 🔵 Join our membership community: https://patreon.com/timhatchlive 🔵 Get Pastor Tim's book: https://EndingEmptiness.com 📲 Follow Tim Hatch Live: 🔵 Facebook: /timhatchlive 🔵 Instagram: /timhatchlive 🔵 X/Twitter: /timhatchlive 🔵 YouTube: /timhatchlive ✅ Our Podcasts: 🔵 The Deep End – Weekly faith, politics, and culture. 🔵 Deep Dive Bible Study – Devotional teaching. 🔵 10 Questions with Tim – Live Q&A. 👉 Ask Anything: ask@timhatchlive.com 💥 Partner with us: https://timhatchlive.com/support ✳ 20% of all giving is tithed back to the American Bible Society and Project Rescue. ✅ Watch More: https://timhatchlive.com ✅ Books & Swag: https://store.timhatchlive.com ✅ Rumble: https://timhatchlive.com/rumble