Why I Canceled Therapy
Watch "Why I Canceled Therapy," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where a last-minute cancellation leads to a conversation about emotional readiness and the importance of timing.
After canceling a therapy session at the last minute, I found myself wondering whether I had made the right decision. What followed became a reminder that sometimes the hardest part isn't asking for help—it's being in the right place to receive it.
What begins as a conversation about a canceled therapy session becomes an exploration of emotional readiness, ego, and learning to let go of outcomes we can't control.
I Loved Her Instantly
Watch "I Loved Her Instantly," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where a childhood photograph leads Ellen Tha Great to a moment of compassion for the youngest version of herself.
An old childhood photograph stirred up emotions I never expected. As I looked at a three-year-old version of myself, I began seeing her—not as a memory, but as someone I wanted to comfort, protect, and love.
This session explores inner-child compassion, healing, and how learning to see ourselves with kindness can quietly transform the way we move through the present.
Why I Made Fries at 4 A.M.
Watch "Why I Made Fries at 4 A.M.," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where Ellen Tha Great reflects on how a sleepless night revealed the surprising connection between anxious thoughts and everyday behaviors.
A sleepless night led me into the kitchen at four o'clock in the morning to make homemade French fries. At first, it seemed like an impulsive late-night craving. But the more we talked, the more I realized the fries were never really the point.
In this conversation, Ellen and Dr. Joy examine anxiety, coping behaviors, and how our thoughts can quietly shape the choices we make without us even realizing it.
Do You Love Yourself?
Watch "Do You Love Yourself?," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where one difficult decision leads Ellen Tha Great to reconsider what self-love really looks like in practice.
A difficult decision forced me to ask myself a question I wasn't expecting: "Do you love yourself?" The answer wasn't as simple as I thought, and it challenged me to look at my choices in a completely different way.
This session explores self-love, inner growth, and how the choices we make often reflect the relationship we have with ourselves.
Nothing Was Wrong
Watch "Nothing Was Wrong," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where Ellen Tha Great schedules a session with Dr. Joy after realizing that some of life's most meaningful conversations begin when nothing is actually wrong.
I wasn't going to schedule a session because nothing was wrong. But after reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and noticing how differently I was feeling, I realized there was something worth exploring after all.
Ellen and Dr. Joy reflect on authentic connection, the friendships we choose, and why showing up as ourselves is often the first step toward finding the people who truly belong in our lives.
Wait...Are You Saying I Should Sleep With Him?
Watch "Wait...Are You Saying I Should Sleep With Him?," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where Ellen Tha Great calls an emergency session with Dr. Joy after an unexpected reunion stirs up emotions she wasn't prepared for.
An unexpected reunion stirred up emotions I thought I'd left behind years ago. Unsure what to make of everything I was feeling, I called an emergency session with Dr. Joy—hoping she could help me make sense of it all.
Together, Ellen and Dr. Joy navigate uncertainty, intuition, and why the pressure to have all the answers can sometimes keep us from finding the clarity we're looking for.
I Am Light
Watch "I Am Light," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where a simple realization leads Ellen Tha Great to reconsider what it means to be a safe place for someone else.
While listening to Robert Glasper one morning, a simple realization stopped me in my tracks: "I am light." But that realization quickly gave way to a much bigger question about what it means when people consistently trust you with their deepest pain.
This session explores empathy, emotional responsibility, and how to support others without carrying burdens that were never ours to hold.
What My Dream Knew Before I Did
Watch "What My Dream Knew Before I Did," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where Ellen Tha Great sets out to decode a vivid dream, only to discover the conversation isn't really about the dream at all.
A vivid dream left me convinced it was warning me about someone I was about to meet. Certain I knew what it meant, I brought it into the session expecting to decode the dream. Instead, the conversation uncovered something I never saw coming.
This session explores symbolism, self-awareness, and how our unconscious minds can sometimes recognize patterns long before we're ready to see them ourselves.
The Moments That Stayed With Me
Watch "The Moments That Stayed With Me," an episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where Ellen Tha Great reflects on a series of ordinary moments that lingered long after they happened.
Over the course of a few weeks, a handful of ordinary moments stayed with me longer than I expected. As I talked through them, I began to notice they had something important in common.
This episode reflects on presence, intentional relationships, and how fully showing up for our lives can quietly transform even the most ordinary experiences into meaningful ones.
Talking to Myself
Watch "Talking to Myself," the first episode of My Imaginary Therapist, where Ellen Tha Great reflects on an emotionally overwhelming day that led to an unexpected conversation with herself.
After an emotionally overwhelming day left me carrying more than I knew how to process, I found myself doing something I'd never done before. What began as an attempt to make sense of everything I was feeling became the start of a journey.
This first session explores empathy, emotional overwhelm, and what can happen when we finally give ourselves permission to say out loud what we've been carrying inside.