EP 4 - Sandy Litt: Inside the Mind of a Psychologist
What does it really take to heal from anxiety, depression, PTSD, or OCD? And what do most people get wrong about mental health treatment?
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with psychologist Sandy Litt, who works with clients across all stages of life - from young children to adults navigating complex trauma. With years of experience providing personalized assessments and therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and dissociative disorders, Sandy brings clarity, honesty, and warmth to topics most people don’t fully understand.
In this conversation, Sandy shares:
What he’s learned about how different age groups handle pain
The real impact of social media on teenagers (what’s actually happening in his practice)
When parents should stop trying to handle it themselves and seek professional help
Why “I’m so OCD” jokes matter and what actual OCD looks like
How to make sense of PTSD and dissociative experiences
What makes therapy actually work - is it the techniques or the relationship?
Practical tools you can use TODAY to manage anxiety and overwhelm
What working with trauma has taught him about human resilience
His own fight and how he manages the emotional weight of this work
Sandy’s perspective is grounded, practical, and deeply human. Whether you’ve been considering therapy, are supporting someone who’s struggling, or just want to understand mental health better - this episode delivers real insight you can actually use.
Topics Covered:
Psychology across different life stages (kids, teens, adults)
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and dissociative disorders
The impact of social media on youth mental health
Common misconceptions about therapy and diagnosis
The therapeutic relationship and what makes therapy work
Practical strategies for managing anxiety in daily life
Resilience, healing, and the inner fight
Breaking down stigma and barriers to seeking help
About Sandy Litt:
Sandy is a psychologist providing personalized assessments and therapy for clients of all ages. He specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and dissociative disorders, with a deep commitment to helping people understand themselves and move forward.