I hate seeing therapists on TikTok use the platform to push their own agendas, spreading oversimplified or misleading takes on therapy modalities.

I came across this tiktok and wanted to hear others’ thoughts. While therapists using social media can help normalize mental health some clinicians also seem to push personal opinions as fact, often oversimplifying nuanced modalities like CBT or DBT.

For example, calling CBT/DBT “victim-blamey” or “neglectful of emotions and systems” ignores their structure and evidence-based success for many individuals. Sweeping claims like these can mislead people who might benefit from these therapies, especially when shared by someone with credentials. I think those modalities can be helpful in the beginning stages of looking in the mirror, being introspective, and holding self accountable.

I worry that kids exposed to oversimplified or misleading takes on TikTok will avoid therapy altogether, especially if they’re told it “blames them” for their struggles. This kind of misinformation can prevent them from accessing tools like CBT or DBT that could genuinely help them build skills and heal.

I get that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, but is it ethical to frame personal preferences as universal truths? How do you all feel about therapists sharing such strong stances online?

Where do we draw the line between professional advice and self-promotion?

What’s your take?