The Haunted Therapist Podcast

Are ghosts always the spirits of the dead — or could some hauntings be something else entirely? In this episode, Brett explores the idea that paranormal experiences may exist beyond simple explanations, touching on multiverse theory, time–space overlap, and modern UFO/UAP phenomena like the Tic Tac. With references to pop culture, real-life experiments that inspired  Stranger Things , and themes e...

In this episode, I team up with  Other Side Investigations  for a collaborative paranormal investigation at the  Wildwood Sanitarium Restoration Project . We explore multiple areas of the location, combining investigation footage, live moments, and evidence captured throughout the night. The episode highlights unexplained activity, reflections from the investigation, and time spent in the séance r...

Before Christmas became lights, lists, and forced cheer… there was Krampus. In this December special episode of  The Haunted Therapist , Brett explores Krampus through three haunting lenses:  folklore, psychology, and culture  — uncovering why this horned winter figure still resonates so deeply today. We’ll dive into: The ancient origins of Krampus and Krampusnacht Krampus as a symbol of the  Shad...

In this episode, Brett—the Haunted Therapist—guides you deep into the symbolic forest, where the monsters of old fairy tales meet the shadows of the human mind. 🕯️ Discover how dark fairy tales like  Little Red Riding Hood ,  Sleeping Beauty , and  Hansel and Gretel  mirror trauma, intuition, and resilience—and how Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés’  Women Who Run With the Wolves  teaches us to reclaim t...

Reiki. Chakras. Color. Art. Energy. In this conversation, I sit down with  Sandy Clisham Bartz  — Reiki healer and artist with work featured at  Meibohm’s Gallery in East Aurora, NY  — to explore how creativity and color can become powerful healing tools. We talk about: • The difference between Reiki and chakras • Seeing color as intuitive guidance • Distance healing and energy flow • Art as medit...

Before Season 5 begins, this episode explores the deeper psychological and spiritual layers of Stranger Things — from the haunted mind to the Final Girl archetype, to the power of community in healing trauma. In this episode, Brett Harpp,  The Haunted Therapist , breaks down: 🧠 The mind as a haunted house 🩸 Final Girl psychology through Max, Eleven, Nancy & Joyce 🏚️ Trauma architecture: memo...

At Wildwood Sanitarium, the line between healing space and haunted space is razor thin. In this episode, I sit down with  Zach Przystal , co-owner of Wildwood Sanitarium, to talk about the building’s origins as an early 1900s osteopathic sanitarium, the spirits that still linger there, and how his own spiritual awakening began with a profound moment after his grandmother’s death. We dive into: Wil...

This Veterans Day, I sit down with my dad — a Vietnam veteran, artist, and seeker — for one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever recorded. From the streets of South Buffalo to the jungles of Vietnam, this is a story about survival, soul, and surrender — and how spirit found him through the noise of war. In this intimate father–daughter conversation, we explore: 🇮🇹 Growing up under the shad...

This week, Brett (@HauntedTherapist) is joined by longtime friend and creative mentor  Cat Miller  — award-winning producer, integrative health spokesperson, and visionary creator of  Passionate Living . Cat’s story spans over three decades in television, film, publishing, and community leadership. She’s the creator and host of the  Passionate Living  TV series (streamed in 20+ countries), former...

Something didn’t want to be recorded this time… About one minute into my interview with  Joe and Serenity of Other Side Investigations , my main microphones cut out — no warning, no error. Thankfully, a backup caught the whole thing, but the strange tech issues didn’t stop there. In this episode, we dive deep into: 👻 Spooky childhood origin stories 🛸 UFOs, alien technology, and reincarnation 🧠...

What if the ghosts that haunt you… live inside you? In this episode, Brett —  The Haunted Therapist  — explores the  shadow self : the hidden parts of us that were buried to survive, and how those repressed emotions can manifest as anxiety, burnout, or even physical pain. Through the lens of  Internal Family Systems (IFS)  and  Parts Work , we’ll uncover: 👁️ How “exiled” parts of the self become e...

In Part Two of  Diagnosing the Dark , The Haunted Therapist returns to the clinic — this time, for Freddy Krueger’s PTSD-fueled nightmares, Chucky’s arrested development and antisocial streak, Ghostface’s masked identity diffusion, and Audrey II’s insatiable addictive hunger. Through the language of psychology and shadow work, Brett Harpp, LMHC-D, explores how each villain’s pathology reflects uni...

Step inside The Haunted Therapist’s candlelit clinic for a night of psychological case files on horror’s most infamous spirits and slashers. From Michael Myers’ emotional numbness to Carrie White’s suppressed rage, The Babadook’s grief, Norman Bates’ fractured identity, Pennywise’s narcissism, and  Bring Her Back’s  obsession with loss — each monster becomes a metaphor for unhealed trauma. Brett H...

This week’s episode is extra special — because it features my very first guest ever, the incredible Tami Holbury-Ferraro of Spiritually Connected. 👻 Tami is a psychic medium, healer, and ordained minister who, alongside her husband Joe, leads SAGI Paranormal Investigations in Western New York — offering free, compassionate support to families experiencing unexplained activity. She’s also deeply c...

After the hunt ends… the real work begins. 👻 In this episode of  The Haunted Therapist Podcast , Brett dives into how investigators and empaths can prepare before hunts and debrief afterward — so the ghosts don’t stay with you longer than invited. Featuring: – Haunted Screen 🎬: that unforgettable  Poltergeist  moment – Haunted Reflection 💜: debrief circles & coping skills for ghost hunters...

Are the signs you notice in everyday life really from spirit — or just what you want them to mean? 👀 In this episode, Brett Harpp, The Haunted Therapist, explores: Why humans are wired to seek meaning in signs The psychology of pattern-seeking vs. the spirituality of synchronicity A powerful client story where a medium’s message and therapy session came together as a “dual intervention” Practical...

Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories — it lingers, like a haunting, showing up in the quiet moments when we least expect it. In this episode, Brett,  The Haunted Therapist , explores how unprocessed trauma behaves like a restless spirit, influencing our thoughts, relationships, and reactions. Through powerful stories and therapeutic insights, she explains how acknowledging these “inner ghosts”...

Join me, The Haunted Therapist, as I share my unforgettable night at Lily Dale alongside Bridget Marquardt (Ghost Bunny), Intuitive Tawney Lewis, and Tammie from Hollyweird Paranormal. From a chilling apparition caught on camera to a powerful psychic connection during Tawney's workshop, this episode dives into the magic, mystery, and spirits of this legendary spiritualist community.

Welcome to  The Haunted Therapist , where the ghosts of the past meet the spirits of the unknown. 👻 In this very first episode, licensed therapist and paranormal investigator Brett Harpp introduces herself and the vision behind this unique podcast — exploring haunted places, haunted minds, and the powerful connection between healing and the supernatural. Sometimes the scariest ghosts aren’t in ab...

Hi, I’m Brett Harpp — a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR therapist, and a lifelong explorer of the paranormal. Welcome to The Haunted Therapist Podcast 👻✨ — where we blend psychology with the supernatural. Here, we’ll talk about trauma, healing, and the ghosts of our past — both the ones that haunt our minds and maybe the ones lingering in the shadows. Each week, I’ll share stories, tools,...