This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and OSTC therapist Debbie Whyte (she/her) explore if rage can be healthy. Feeling overwhelmed by rage? You’re not alone. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, anger is tied to lived experiences of discrimination.

In this episode we answer:

• Ugh I get so angry. Sometimes I just need to scream. Is this ok?

• Can rage help me feel motivated? Sometimes it’s the only thing that gets me going.

• I have lived with depression and rage for a lot of my life. It’s who I am and I don’t want to give that up. Is therapy supposed to change me?

• The world is turned against queer and trans people and I am just infuriated all the time. I feel like my rage is controlling me but there’s so much to be upset about!

• My partner only listens to me if I yell at them. And they REALLY piss me off sometimes. Is it healthy to freak out on them when I’m upset? It’s just me being authentic about how I feel.

Join us as we unpack and embrace rage as an important part of the human experience. What healthy outlets do you use to process these emotions?

Therapist Bio:

Debbie Whyte ATR, APCC (she/her) Is an Associate Therapist and Art Therapist with Open Space Therapy Collective. Debbie specializes in working with queer and BIPOC teens and young adults who are looking to grow into themselves and find their voice.

Host Bio:

Renae Johnson (they/them) founded Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice and community hub that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and their allies.

Renae is a licensed therapist and board certified art therapist who specializes in working with queer artists who are exploring their gender identity and recovering from complex trauma. Previous to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community mental health services, providing therapy and as an Operations Director in non-profit organizations serving people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses.

To find more from us visit:

Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com

Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective

TikTok: @openspacetherapy

Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut

Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout

YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

Content transparency: cultural trauma

Discussed in this episode: RageGround LA

Ever feel like your relationship blueprint is straight out of a toxic family playbook? In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and therapist Kristen Crowe (they/she) ask the big question: "Can you actually have healthy relationships if all you’ve seen are the messy, dysfunctional ones growing up?"

Spoiler alert: Yes, you can—but it’s a journey. We’re digging into what it takes to shake off the patterns you grew up with and figure out what a healthy connection even looks like. From setting boundaries to identifying red flags, we’ll chat with a therapist who’s seen it all, and hear from listeners who’ve successfully broken free from the drama-filled cycles of their past.

Think you’re destined to repeat history? Not on our watch. Grab your tea (or something stronger) and let’s get real about what it takes to rewrite the relationship script you inherited.

Therapist Bio:

Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (she/they) Is Licensed Therapist, Dance Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with Open Space Therapy Collective. Kristen specializes in working somatically with adults and partners to help heal the mind-body connection so you can feel more grounded and vibrant every day.

Host Bio:

Renae Johnson (they/them) founded Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice and community hub that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and their allies.

Renae is a licensed therapist and board certified art therapist who specializes in working with queer artists who are exploring their gender identity and recovering from complex trauma. Previous to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community mental health services, providing therapy and as an Operations Director in non-profit organizations serving people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses.

To find more from us visit:

Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com

Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective

TikTok: @openspacetherapy

Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut

Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout

YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

Content transparency: family conflict