The Enneagram in Therapy (Part 1): How to Use It With Care, Clarity, and Clinical Wisdom

S9E34 - The Enneagram in Therapy (Part 1): How to Use It With Care, Clarity, and Clinical Wisdom

Published: February 26, 2026

Duration: 38:09

What does it mean to use the Enneagram in therapy responsibly?

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Typology, Anthony Skinner and I lay the groundwork for therapists, counselors, and coaches who want to responsibly integrate the Enneagram into clinical practice with wisdom and care. 

Together, we unpack what the Enneagram is—and what it isn't—in the therapy room. It's not a diagnosis. It's not a substitute for evidence-based modalities. And it should never flatten complexity or bypass deeper trauma work.

I also share practical wisdom from decades of work as a thera...