North Star Conversations
Clear explanations of treatments in psychiatry and psychotherapy — from real clinicians, in real language.
North Star Conversations interviews have been shared by local organizations, including CATCH (Community Action Together for Children’s Health) , a North Shore nonprofit supporting parents and families.
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Treatment Overviews
Clear introductions to key treatment models like CBT, ERP, couples therapy, and mindfulness.
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Behavioral Therapies & Treatment Models
Deep dives into evidence-based behavioral therapies and practical approaches to change.
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Parenting, Families & Child Treatment
Conversations about parenting, family dynamics, and effective treatment for kids and teens.
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Mindfulness
Exploring mindfulness as a practice, a mindset, and a treatment for emotional health.
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Relationship & Couples Work
How therapy can help couples and families repair, reconnect, and grow together.
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Diagnosis & Testing
Clarity on how testing and diagnosis can guide treatment decisions and support healing.
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Therapy Process & Expectations
What therapy really looks like in practice — setting expectations and demystifying the process.
View ClipsA few great entry points to what North Star Conversations is about:
Jason Price: Feeling Seen in Couples Therapy
Couples therapy isn’t about picking sides. Jason Price explains how real change begins when both partners feel understood, and how good therapy makes that possible.
Carl Jerome: What Mindfulness Actually Means
Mindfulness isn’t calm or focus. It’s simply noticing, without judgment. Carl Jerome explains what mindfulness really is, and why it’s harder (and more honest) than we think.
Lisa Novak: What a Neuropsychologist Actually Does
A neuropsych evaluation isn’t just a test. It’s a way of finding out why a child is struggling. Lisa Novak walks through what these evaluations actually do, and how they help families move forward.