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

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 therapist, priest, and Enneagram teacher, offering guidance for using the Enneagram in a way that increases compassion rather than contempt, flexibility rather than rigidity, and insight rather than shame. At its best, the Enneagram helps us see people not as problems to solve, but as stories shaped by fear, longing, and adaptation. Used wisely, it becomes a powerful reflective tool that deepens emotional intelligence, strengthens therapeutic relationships, and supports real transformation. When the Enneagram is used well, it doesn't replace therapy. It deepens it.

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The Enneagram in Therapy (Part 1): How to Use It With Care, Clarity, and Clinical Wisdom is an episode from Typology by Ian Morgan Cron.

This episode is 38:09 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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