Therapist Idolatry: Don’t Steal G...

Therapist Idolatry: Don’t Steal God’s Glory

Therapist Proverbs by Dr. Chelsea Hall
S1 · E8
Aug 15, 2026
42:22

Episode notes

Dr. Chelsea discusses how therapists can guard against becoming an idol for their clients. She defines what idolatry, idols, praise, and worship is and gives examples of what idolatry might look like in therapy.

Discussion Overview:

  • The definition of idolatry, idol, praise, worship and reverence
  • What praise and worship of a therapist looks like
  • Tips for therapists on how to guard against becoming an idol for clients
  • Words of advice for clients guarding against engaging in therapist idolatry

Anchor Scriptures:

Exodus 20:3-6

Isaiah 42:8

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭12‬

‭‭I Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭6‬ ‭

‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬

Reflection Question:

How can you guard against therapist idolatry?

Watch Previous Videos:

Therapist Proverbs Podcast Official Trailer https://youtu.be/9mgJ8Sq_4P4?is=K_92pQrJARRa9HgN

EP 1 - Therapist Proverbs Podcast with Dr. Chelsea Hall https://youtu.be/2D9Zklxqlx8

EP 2 - A New Theory For Therapy: Rapha-CBT https://youtu.be/DZ7Sp3CCkP0

EP 3 - The Therapist as a Shepherd https://youtu.be/ZvIOf4eB9RI

EP 4 - From Clients to Souls https://youtu.be/Gyqr2UNZOv8

EP 5 - Spiritual Practices of a Christian Therapist https://youtu.be/VOix4Dp2tBo

EP 6 - Prioritizing God https://youtu.be/6zg0U7zhe8Y

EP 7 - Therapists, Holiness is Still Right! https://youtu.be/h44maqgpAps

Where to Find The Podcast on Social Media:

Instagram & TikTok: @therapistproverbs

This Podcast is available on major podcast platforms.

Where to Find Dr. Chelsea:

YouTube: Chelsea Hall, Psy.D. https://www.youtube.com/@drchall

Instagram: @drchelsearps https://www.instagram.com/drchelsearps

Private Practice: Rapha Psychological Services https://raphapsychservices.com

Keywords

Mental Health
Therapist
Psychologist
Therapy
Christian
Christian Therapist
Christian Psychologist
Christian Counseling
Christian Podcast
Therapist Podcast

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