#25: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health with Dr. Morgan Francis

Today I’m chatting with nationally recognized treatment therapist
and founder of Scottsdale Premier Counseling, Dr. Morgan Francis
(@drmorganfrancis). She specializes in the treatment of Body
Image and Eating Disorders, Self Empowerment, Sexual Compulsive
Behavior, Mood Disorders, Relationships, and Trauma. With more
than 20 years in the mental health space, she is determined to
take down the stigma and shame around mental health and is on a
mission to make mental health services more accessible. 


In this interview we cover:


Who therapy is for

How to find a counselor

What to do if your nervous to try counseling, or can’t afford
counseling 

What self-concept is and why it’s so important

How to get past self-limiting beliefs 

How to help a friend that might be struggling with mental
health issues

Your questions from Instagram! 



Resources from this episode:


DISCOUNT on Dr. Morgan Francis’ signature course “Bye Bye
Body Blame” — enter BYEBYE20 for 20% off the course. Click here
for more information!

Lori Harder’s Bliss Project

Brené Brown’s website 

Minnesota Starvation Experiment, APA

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

Text the Crisis Line — Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in
the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. 



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