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Molly
Molly asked Lori Gottlieb:

Hi Lori, I’m a LCSW and I really enjoyed your book. I’m curious why didn’t you include your LMFT credentials on the cover?

Lori Gottlieb So glad you enjoyed the book! It's clear that I'm a psychotherapist (on the book jacket) and because I'm writing this book from a human rather than clinical/expert perspective, I felt the letters after the name would give a different impression. Maybe in the same way that psychotherapist Esther Perel doesn't include her LMFT credentials on any of her books or other work, though it's clear that she's a psychotherapist. If anyone is curious about a therapist's credentials, they're easy to look up and available to the public. Mine are also on my website. Hope that helps and it's so nice to hear that the book resonated with you.
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Kayla Stevens
Kayla Stevens asked Lori Gottlieb:

What advice would you give to young people who are thinking of becoming a therapist like you?

Teri
Teri asked Lori Gottlieb:

Lori Any touring plans to be on the east coast ? Would love to hear you speak if possible. Thanks Teri

Molly
Molly asked Lori Gottlieb:

Hello, I loved your book, and my daughter just completed her PsyD and so I had her read it as well :). So, my question, for patient privacy of course you change the names, and maybe gender, age? But, were your patients able to identify themselves in the book?

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