Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessibl
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna makes dish cloths. Sarah watches an old video. They both discuss a brief history of ART. Guest, Julie Sherwood, joins them to talk about ART and much more!Guest Bio: For more than 20 years Julie has been passionate about helping people heal from trauma. She wants everyone to know trauma is a natural part of life, and it really is possible to heal and thrive after traumatic experiences. Julie embraces holistic therapies that are uplifting, creative, and empowering. As a natural born seeker, she's spent her career learning many different modalities, and has become a passionate advocate for Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) because she's found it to be the most effective and gentle technique for overcoming trauma and Post Traumatic Stress. With ART, people enjoy accessing their inner wisdom and creativity, and can achieve full resolution of symptoms and triggers without talking about traumatic details. Julie also facilitates wellness groups and workshops for healthcare facilities and corporations throughout the country, empowering people with tools and practices for better health, happiness, and inner harmony. In addition to being a Master Certified ART Therapist, Julie is also a Board Certified Music Therapist, and a practitioner of somatic therapies, EFT, and other holistic approaches.Resources: Abortion Resources; Accelerated Resolution Therapy website; Julie's websiteQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; instagram, etsy Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram Articles Featuring Johanna: Walk the Talk in this issue of Breathe Magazine
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna rewatches Encanto. Sarah rallies. They both discuss a brief history of yoga. Guest, Chris McDonald, joins them to talk about holistic care, trauma informed yoga and much more!Guest Bio: Chris McDonald is a Holistic Licensed Therapist and owns a group online practice, “Path to Hope Counseling”. She is a 200 hour RYT, is Certified in Brainspotting and offers gentle yoga to clients in session, workshops and private yoga sessions. She specializes in treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma and grief in young adults. Chris also offers Therapy for Therapists and is host of “The Holistic Counseling Podcast.” Her favorite holistic daily routines include yoga, meditation and spending time with her cats Annabelle and Ginger.Resources: Abortion Resources; Chris's book, Self-Care for the Counselor: A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals; Chris's podcast, The Holistic Counseling Podcast, Episode about Trauma Informed Yoga; Chris's website; Bodies are Cool by Tyler FederQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; instagram, etsy Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram Articles Featuring Johanna: Walk the Talk in this issue of Breathe Magazine
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: Suicide, nazism, and non-trans-affirming healthcareEpisode summary: Johanna watches Bluey. Sarah gets a tax return. They both discuss the history of trans-affirming care. Guest, Dana M. Cea, joins them to talk about being a peer support specialist, continuing education, assessments, trans-affirming care and much more!Guest Bio: Dana M. Cea, pronouns she/her or they/them, is a volunteer for NAMI and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a mental health professional, a survivor of suicide loss, and an adjunct professor at East Carolina University. She is the owner and manager of Panacea Mental Wellness, PLLC, where she offers counseling and assessments. They also provide consultations, trainings, and business coaching as President of C&C Resourcing Inc. Dana's work is influenced by her experiences as a consumer of mental health services and her training as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, as well as having loved ones with mental health concerns. They enjoy working with transgender/gender nonbinary folx, neurodivergent folx, and folx with disabilities. Dana has a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration and a MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and is a Mental Health Counselor. She lives with mental health disorders, her spouse, and their three dogs.Resources: Abortion Resources; Trans Broken Arm Syndrome; Dana's websiteQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram Articles Featuring Johanna: Walk the Talk in this issue of Breathe Magazine
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna stickers. Sarah has found a hairdresser. They both discuss mental health in rural communities. Guest, Cassie Smith joins them to talk about working in rural and Native American communities and much more!Guest Bio: Cassie Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in North Carolina. She has lived in the mountains of Western NC the majority of her life with witnessed and lived experience with poverty, oppression, and trauma. She is a strong advocate for destigmatizing mental health in the mountain community and promoting inclusivity of all populations with particular respect to mountain folx, the Native American community, and women. Her primary modalities include CBT, EMDR, and narrative therapies, as well as tools from other modalities. She has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and opened her private practice a year and a half ago to better serve her community. Her practice is inclusive to all identities, ethnicities, and nationalities and is regarded proudly as a non-judgemental space by all of the clients she has served who completed an exit survey. Resources: Abortion Resources; Rural Information Hub; Wikisource for James Mooney; Cassie's WebsiteQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna found a cool rock. Sarah begins cross-stitching. They both discuss the concept of Human Design. Guest, Shavon Swain joins them to talk about Star Trek, using Human Design in therapy and much more!Guest Bio: Shavon is a nature lover, music lover, low-key comedian, bookworm, Star Trek aficionado, stargazer, mother, business owner, therapist, human design practitioner & coach.Resources: Abortion Resources; Jovian Archive; Shavon's WebsiteJohanna's Human Design ChartSarah's Human Design ChartQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna reveals her thoughts about Atlantis. Sarah leads a rally. They both discuss the concept of Highly Sensitive People (HPS). Guest, Rachel Dorneanu joins them to talk about sex therapy in the South, HSPs and much more!Guest Bio: Rachel Dorneanu MS LPC NCC is an Individual and Premarital Couples Psychotherapist. She works with ages 16 and up. Her specialties include: Anxiety, Assertiveness, Highly Sensitive People (HSP) concerns, Perfectionism and Premarital Counseling. Her latest service is Sex Therapy. She offers online sessions for Georgia residents. She makes therapy convenient and easy to fit into your busy life. Clients that work with her appreciate her humor and straightforward, adaptable approach. They like that she meets them where they are and work on goals together. Resources: Abortion Resources; Sex Down South Conference; HSP Website where you can take the test; Spoon Theory; Rachel's WebsiteArticles/Websites Mentioned in the Episode: 5 Types of Perfectionism Article; Jocelyn's Etsy Store at Colorful Therapy ToolsQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: Brief mention of Nazism Episode summary: Johanna buys produce. Sarah learns about Karen Carpenter. They both discuss the history of Gestalt Therapy. Guest, Melissa Bennett-Heinz, talks about Gestalt Therapy and teletherapy, her own journey and so much more!Guest Bio: Melissa Bennett-Heinz obtained her master's degree in clinical social work from Columbia University (Class of 2002) and is a graduate of Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy in New York City, NY. In addition to her background in Gestalt Therapy, she obtained her bachelor and master's degrees from the esteemed conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, in New York City, where she majored in Oboe Performance. She is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the states of New York, Washington, Texas, and North Carolina and has over 20 years of specialized training and experience in the treatment of addiction, PTSD, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, chronic mental illness, and mood and anxiety disorders. Melissa brings her background as a professional classical musician and deep spirituality together in her unique approach to treatment in the creative and experiential therapy of Gestalt. Resources: Abortion Resources; Melissa's Website Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: Brief mention of Nazism Episode summary: Johanna buys produce. Sarah learns about Karen Carpenter. They both discuss the history of Gestalt Therapy. Guest, Melissa Bennett-Heinz, talks about Gestalt Therapy and teletherapy, her own journey and so much more!Guest Bio: Melissa Bennett-Heinz obtained her master's degree in clinical social work from Columbia University (Class of 2002) and is a graduate of Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy in New York City, NY. In addition to her background in Gestalt Therapy, she obtained her bachelor and master's degrees from the esteemed conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, in New York City, where she majored in Oboe Performance. She is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the states of New York, Washington, Texas, and North Carolina and has over 20 years of specialized training and experience in the treatment of addiction, PTSD, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, chronic mental illness, and mood and anxiety disorders. Melissa brings her background as a professional classical musician and deep spirituality together in her unique approach to treatment in the creative and experiential therapy of Gestalt. Resources: Abortion Resources; Melissa's Website Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: noneEpisode summary: Johanna looks at dolls. Sarah has puzzles. They both discuss the history and use of Virtual Reality Therapy. Guest, Rebecca Sidoti talks about working with clients who have OCD, using exposure therapy, virtual reality therapy and so much more!Guest Bio: Rebecca Sidoti is a therapist and owner of Mind by Design Counseling in New Jersey. She is a total homebody, so her practice is all virtual & her clients get to meet her chunky cats and crazy dog. She specializes in treating OCD, panic and phobias and has the privilege to lean into her nerdiness by using Virtual Reality Therapy. She has OCD & did VRT for herself and once she saw how amazing the results were, she had to dive into it as a specialty. Resources: Abortion Resources; Rebecca's website; NOCD; OCD Foundation of New JerseyQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: noneEpisode summary: Johanna looks at dolls. Sarah has puzzles. They both discuss the history and use of Virtual Reality Therapy. Guest, Rebecca Sidoti talks about working with clients who have OCD, using exposure therapy, virtual reality therapy and so much more!Guest Bio: Rebecca Sidoti is a therapist and owner of Mind by Design Counseling in New Jersey. She is a total homebody, so her practice is all virtual & her clients get to meet her chunky cats and crazy dog. She specializes in treating OCD, panic and phobias and has the privilege to lean into her nerdiness by using Virtual Reality Therapy. She has OCD & did VRT for herself and once she saw how amazing the results were, she had to dive into it as a specialty. Resources: Abortion Resources; Rebecca's website; NOCD; OCD Foundation of New JerseyQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: harm/killing of people with mental illnessEpisode summary: Johanna wants to wear onesies. Sarah doesn't buy skinny jeans. They both discuss the history of Bipolar Disorder. Guest, Robyn Tamanaha talks about work with clients who have Bipolar Disorder, consulting with AAPI clinicians and much more!Guest Bio: Robyn Tamanaha is a Japanese American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Orange County, CA. She has been a therapist for almost 10 years and has her own private practice where she specializes in helping people who are living with Bipolar Disorder hop in the driver's seat, take control of extreme mood changes, and live a fulfilling and balanced life. She also helps to build community by running a clinical consultation group for Asian American & Pacific Islander therapists who reside throughout the United States. In addition to her role as a therapist, she is the creator and host of two podcasts, Books Between Sessions podcast and Open Mind Night podcast. Her mission with both of her podcasts is to help people not feel so alone in their experience with mental health and mental illness. Resources: Abortion Resources; Robyn's website; Books Between Sessions Podcast; Open Mind Night PodcastQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: harm/killing of people with mental illnessEpisode summary: Johanna wants to wear onesies. Sarah doesn't buy skinny jeans. They both discuss the history of Bipolar Disorder. Guest, Robyn Tamanaha talks about work with clients who have Bipolar Disorder, consulting with AAPI clinicians and much more!Guest Bio: Robyn Tamanaha is a Japanese American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Orange County, CA. She has been a therapist for almost 10 years and has her own private practice where she specializes in helping people who are living with Bipolar Disorder hop in the driver's seat, take control of extreme mood changes, and live a fulfilling and balanced life. She also helps to build community by running a clinical consultation group for Asian American & Pacific Islander therapists who reside throughout the United States. In addition to her role as a therapist, she is the creator and host of two podcasts, Books Between Sessions podcast and Open Mind Night podcast. Her mission with both of her podcasts is to help people not feel so alone in their experience with mental health and mental illness. Resources: Abortion Resources; Robyn's website; Books Between Sessions Podcast; Open Mind Night PodcastQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Capitalism, ColonialismEpisode summary: Johanna plays internet yarn bingo. Sarah wears a dirndl. They both discuss decolonization and liberation therapy. Guest, Silvana Espinoza Lau talks about how to decolonize private practices, the importance of community and much more!Note: Sarah had some mic issues so we apologize for the audio quality on the back half of Part 1 and all of Part 2Guest Bio: Silvana Espinoza Lau is an LMFT in private practice and an embodied liberation consultant for mental health clinicians. Silvana supports mental health clinicians who want to incorporate liberation focused and anti-oppressive values in their practices in an embodied way.In her private practice Silvana serves primarily BIPoC individuals dealing with racial trauma, acculturation and immigration issues, and imposter syndrome. Silvana also provides clinical supervision and consultation to both licensed and pre-licensed clinicians with an anti-oppressive and decolonized focus. Resources: Abortion Resources; Seventh Self Consulting; Decolonize Your PracticeQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Capitalism, ColonialismEpisode summary: Johanna plays internet yarn bingo. Sarah wears a dirndl. They both discuss decolonization and liberation therapy. Guest, Silvana Espinoza Lau talks about how to decolonize private practices, the importance of community and much more!Note: Sarah had some mic issues so we apologize for the audio quality on the back half of Part 1 and all of Part 2Guest Bio: Silvana Espinoza Lau is an LMFT in private practice and an embodied liberation consultant for mental health clinicians. Silvana supports mental health clinicians who want to incorporate liberation focused and anti-oppressive values in their practices in an embodied way.In her private practice Silvana serves primarily BIPoC individuals dealing with racial trauma, acculturation and immigration issues, and imposter syndrome. Silvana also provides clinical supervision and consultation to both licensed and pre-licensed clinicians with an anti-oppressive and decolonized focus. Resources: Abortion Resources; Seventh Self Consulting; Decolonize Your PracticeQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero therapy, incorporating games like TTRPGs into therapy and much more!Guest Bio: Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 4 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna also provides trainings on board game therapy and co-hosts podcast Mental Mages. Resources: Abortion Resources; Dr. Janina Scarlet author of many books about SuperHero Therapy; Shayna and Kathy's Podcast Mental Mages; Shayna's Board Game Instagram; Board Game Resource Guide for Mental Health; Game To Grow website; PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4 in PhiladelphiaQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero therapy, incorporating games like TTRPGs into therapy and much more!Guest Bio: Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 4 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna also provides trainings on board game therapy and co-hosts podcast Mental Mages. Resources: Abortion Resources; Dr. Janina Scarlet author of many books about SuperHero Therapy; Shayna and Kathy's Podcast Mental Mages; Shayna's Board Game Instagram; Board Game Resource Guide for Mental Health; Game To Grow website; PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4 in PhiladelphiaQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Grief, Loss, Suicide, Miscarriage, Mass ShootingsEpisode summary: Johanna is a new mom. Sarah works on a farm. They both discuss grief across religions and the history of grief theory. Guest, Sarah Kalny, talks about working with disenfranchised grief and much more!Guest Bio: Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor out of Massachusetts, specializing in grief and anxiety. She utilizes humor, a social justice perspective, and person-centered approach in her practice. Resources: Abortion Resources; The Raven Cycle book series by Maggie Stiefvater; Grief in Brief Podcast by Ken Barringer; What's Your Grief Instagram; Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall; Sarah Kalny's Website, Twitter and InstagramQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Grief, Loss, Suicide, Miscarriage, Mass ShootingsEpisode summary: Johanna is a new mom. Sarah works on a farm. They both discuss grief across religions and the history of grief theory. Guest, Sarah Kalny, talks about working with disenfranchised grief and much more!Guest Bio: Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor out of Massachusetts, specializing in grief and anxiety. She utilizes humor, a social justice perspective, and person-centered approach in her practice. Resources: Abortion Resources; The Raven Cycle book series by Maggie Stiefvater; Grief in Brief Podcast by Ken Barringer; What's Your Grief Instagram; Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall; Sarah Kalny's Website, Twitter and InstagramQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
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Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Episode summary: Johanna explores bathrooms. Sarah picks leaves. They both discuss the possibilities of becoming a cheesemonger and the history of college mental health. Guest, Yuliya Golubev, talks about working with the college population and so much more!Guest Bio: Yuliya Golubev is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She is a seasoned bilingual-bicultural psychotherapist who has been seeing clients for over 14 years. She has been running her private practice since 2017. Prior to starting her private practice, Yuliya worked with a diverse set of clients in a variety of clinical settings: college counseling, outpatient substance abuse program, crisis call center, and hospitals. Yuliya also provided a spectrum of clinical services: individual, group, family therapies, crisis intervention, and supervision. Yuliya is passionate about professional advocacy and teaching. She served one term as the Professional Development Chair and Vice President for the NYC Chapter of the New York Mental Health Counseling Association. Yuliya is a part-time adjunct Professor at St. Francis College. She teaches undergraduate classes of General Psychology and Child and Adolescent Developmental.Yuliya also enjoys volunteering to decrease the stigma of mental health. Yuliya lives with her family in Brooklyn. When not in the office, she enjoys discovering new hiking trails, strolling NYC neighborhoods, going to the theater, and trying new recipes.Resources: Abortion Resources; “Don't hesitate to reach out to [college] counseling centers”; Yuliya's WebsiteQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Episode summary: Johanna explores bathrooms. Sarah picks leaves. They both discuss the possibilities of becoming a cheesemonger and the history of college mental health. Guest, Yuliya Golubev, talks about working with the college population and so much more!Guest Bio: Yuliya Golubev is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She is a seasoned bilingual-bicultural psychotherapist who has been seeing clients for over 14 years. She has been running her private practice since 2017. Prior to starting her private practice, Yuliya worked with a diverse set of clients in a variety of clinical settings: college counseling, outpatient substance abuse program, crisis call center, and hospitals. Yuliya also provided a spectrum of clinical services: individual, group, family therapies, crisis intervention, and supervision. Yuliya is passionate about professional advocacy and teaching. She served one term as the Professional Development Chair and Vice President for the NYC Chapter of the New York Mental Health Counseling Association. Yuliya is a part-time adjunct Professor at St. Francis College. She teaches undergraduate classes of General Psychology and Child and Adolescent Developmental.Yuliya also enjoys volunteering to decrease the stigma of mental health. Yuliya lives with her family in Brooklyn. When not in the office, she enjoys discovering new hiking trails, strolling NYC neighborhoods, going to the theater, and trying new recipes.Resources: Abortion Resources; “Don't hesitate to reach out to [college] counseling centers”; Yuliya's WebsiteQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Mention of Suicide, Chronic pain, infertility and medical racism. Episode summary: Johanna plays a new instrument. Sarah gardens. They both discuss what their “heat anger”. Guest, Anyana Ali, talks about working with women of color, racism and anxiety, infertility and pregnancy loss, experiences with medical racism and so much more!Guest Bio: Ayana Ali is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Coach with 22 years of professional experience. Having worked with a diverse client population and in a variety of settings, she now specializes in the treatment of women living with debilitating anxiety. Ayana also works intensively with women suffering from the trauma experienced as a result of infertility and pregnancy loss. She is committed to providing a safe space for women not only to grow in, but to heal and thrive in as well.Resources: Abortion Resources; CDC information on Racism and Health; Organizations like Black Women's Blueprint; Ayana's website Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Mention of Suicide, Chronic pain, infertility and medical racism. Episode summary: Johanna plays a new instrument. Sarah gardens. They both discuss what their “heat anger”. Guest, Anyana Ali, talks about working with women of color, racism and anxiety, infertility and pregnancy loss, experiences with medical racism and so much more!Guest Bio: Ayana Ali is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Coach with 22 years of professional experience. Having worked with a diverse client population and in a variety of settings, she now specializes in the treatment of women living with debilitating anxiety. Ayana also works intensively with women suffering from the trauma experienced as a result of infertility and pregnancy loss. She is committed to providing a safe space for women not only to grow in, but to heal and thrive in as well.Resources: Abortion Resources; CDC information on Racism and Health; Organizations like Black Women's Blueprint; Ayana's website Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna plays a lot of D&D. Sarah has a gathering. They both discuss the history of online and distance therapy. Guest, Dr. Nikki Lacherza-Drew, talks about reading books, providing telehealth before, during and after the pandemic, insurance and social justice and so much more!Guest Bio: Dr. Nikki is a Licensed Psychologist and telehealth private practice owner. She is physically located in NJ, and provides mental health services to individuals throughout NJ, NY, FL, and VT. Dr. Nikki sees children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental health-related symptoms and diagnoses. Outside of the therapy room, she teaches undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. Dr. Nikki is a bookworm at heart, and dog mom. In her free time, you can find her with her nose in a book and spending time with her husband and two furbabies.Sources for today's History Lesson: The History of Online Therapy by Joseph Rauch via talkspace.comResources: Abortion Resources; Ask questions; Clinicians - stay connected with local organizations; Dr. Nikki's Instagram and Website.Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Criminalization, abuse and neglect of the mentally illEpisode summary: Johanna has an interesting encounter. Sarah plants a garden. They both discuss the history of community mental health. Guest, Kathy Dickson, talks about being a clinical director, supporting therapists within the community mental health system and so much more!Guest Bio: Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health since the 90's, specializing in trauma, especially in children and adolescents. Kathy is currently the Clinic Director of a community mental health center. Kathy also has a podcast discussing pop culture and mental health. She's a wife, a dance mom and her cat tolerates her. She has an extensive collection of Wonder Woman paraphernalia, loves crafting, spooky stuff and rhinos.Sources for today's History Lesson: University of North Dakota via onlinedegrees.und.edu; “Lessons learned in developing community mental health care in North America” by Robert E. Drake and Eric Latimer via National Library of Medicine; “The History of Community Mental Health Care” Shannon Bradford via Chicago Policy Review; “Chlorpromazine, the first antipsychotic medication: history, controversy and legacy” by Peter Haddad, Robert Kirk and Richard Green via British Association for Psychopharmacology Resources: Abortion Resources; Mental Mages Podcast, Facebook, Instagram; 211 is the national number for Mental Health ServicesQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Discrimination against fat people, BI&POCEpisode summary: Johanna makes her labor playlists. Sarah changes her morning routines. They both discuss the history of the fat acceptance movement. Guest, Emily Richman, talks about how a background in performance has impacted her therapy practice, crying during therapy, anti-fat bias in healthcare and so much more!Guest Bio: Emily Richman is a counselor, artist, and speaker working in Eastern Washington State on the unceded land of the Yakama, Palouse, Walla Walla, and Cayuse people. She is an anti-diet fat liberationist and works with clients to heal trauma, set boundaries, and find an authentic way of living within systems of oppression. She also seeks to connect with others through her first love of theatre, and her newer outlets of stand up comedy and visual art.Sources for today's History Lesson: “The Rebellious History of the Fat Acceptance Movement” by Linda Gerhardt; How Fatphobia is Rooted in Racism and is a Social Justice Issue via thepangeanetwork.org; “Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia” by Sabrina StringsResources: Abortion Resources; “What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat” by Aubrey Gordon; “Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia” by Sabrina Strings; Maintenance Phase Podcast; joyn.co; emilyrichman.com; Emily's teepublic pageQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Reproductive Rights, mention of generational, family and collective traumaEpisode summary: Johanna purchases candy. Sarah sustains. They both discuss recent news about reproductive rights and the history of psychodrama and experiential family therapy. Guest, Karen Carnabucci, talks about psychodrama, tarot, family constellation therapy and so much more!Guest Bio: Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP, has a lot of letters after her name! She is a licensed clinical social worker; a nationally board-certified trainer, educator and practitioner in psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy and the founder of the Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies in Lancaster, Pa.She also practices and teaches Family and Systemic Constellations and most recently was part of the team organizing the 2022 national conference of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. Professionally she enjoys mentoring younger helping and healing professionals and passing on knowledge she has learned from her own mentors and teachers.She's also a career changer, author, Tarot teacher, gardener, and yard sale and thrifting enthusiast, and is interested in creativity and cute cat videos.Sources for today's History Lesson: “A brief history of psychodrama” from Birmingham Institute for Psychodrama; psychologytoday.com; wikipedia.org; American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama; carlwhitakerhome.wordpress.comResources: Abortion Resources; asgpp.org; psychodramacertification.org; Karen's Youtube Channel; realtruekaren.comQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Mention of working with traumatized clientsEpisode summary: Johanna hates the stairs. Sarah sips and paints. They both discuss the history of EMDR and Art therapy. Guest, Jocelyn Fitzgerald, talks about art therapy and EMDR, group psychotherapy, creativity and so much more!Guest Bio: As a board-certified art therapist and an EMDR* therapy consultant with a thriving therapy practice, Jocelyn helps her clients and workshop participants work through past trauma using a combination of art therapy and EMDR. Jocelyn directs her clients to tap into their own creativity and healing.Empowering youth is one of Jocelyn's greatest passions. She ran a variety of healing-centered group art projects and led guided visualizations on creativity with schools and nonprofits. One of her most transformative experiences centered around training paraprofessionals to help traumatized Eritrean youths in an Ethiopian refugee camp recover using art therapy. Amid the pandemic to help kids find calm using mindfulness and art, Jocelyn coauthored and illustrated “Colorful Place: Mindful Story and Art,” a Kindle bestseller. She co-edited and wrote a chapter for EMDR Creative Art Therapies, a pioneering textbook exploring the healing power when creative art therapy and EMDR are integrated; Routledge is releasing the book summer 2022. A clinical supervisor, Jocelyn also creates art tools that teach mental health concepts, distributed through her Etsy shop, Colorful Therapy Tools.When she's not working or creating art, you can find Jocelyn hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest mountains or enjoying dance parties with her little family.*EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Sources for today's History Lesson: EMDR Institute Inc, emdr.com; wikipedia.org; adelphipsych.sgResources: Window of Tolerance by Dan Siegel; jocelynfitzgerald.com; breatheartcalm.com; Jocelyn's Etsy Store at Colorful Therapy ToolsQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Mention of Suicide and Self Harm, Gross FoodsEpisode summary: Johanna gives her opinion on musical theater. Sarah waits to see if she will get sick. They both discuss disgusting food they have eaten and the history of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). No guest this week! Johanna and Sarah talk about the changes to the new DSM-V-TR.Sources for today's History Lesson: “A brief historicity of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Issues and implications for the future of psychiatric canon and practice” by Shadia Kawa and James Giordano; “DSM: A History of Psychiatry's Bible” by Allan HorwitzSources for today's Episode: “What the New DSM-5 Updates Could mean for Your Mental Health” by Taneasha White for PsychCentral.com; “Impact of Culture, Race, Social Determinants Reflected Throughout New DSM-5-TR” by Mark Morgan for psychaitriconline.org; “Facts About DSM-5-TR” from psychiatriconline.orgQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna watches wizards. Sarah no longer uses paper towels. They both discuss the history and diagnosis of selective mutism. Guest, Stephen Quinlan, talks about his journey as a therapist, building his practice and so much more!Guest Bio: Stephen has spent more than 20 years as a therapist. He started out his career in New York City where he worked in the East Harlem housing projects for 5 years. It was an extremely difficult environment. There were shootings, poverty, drugs, and unimaginable suffering all around. But he learned a lot about himself as a therapist there. He learned that he was good at connecting with children and teenagers. He learned that he was good at thinking outside of the box on how to help people. Perhaps most importantly though, he learned that there was only so much trauma he could expose himself to and not be profoundly affected by it. As he and his new wife moved to greener pastures in New Hampshire in 2005, he found himself hoping that a change in scenery and the kind of clients that he would be working with would help him to avoid some of those nagging feelings that he had been having around his career choice. How would this be sustainable? Could he really continue to do this kind of intense work for the rest of his life? What if he made some kind of a mistake getting into this field? He knew he had to turn things around. Today he works with clients that he loves, his job as a therapist takes about 15 hours a week, and his income is six figures every year. He gets to spend his free time taking care of himself and working on side projects such as coaching other therapists, his podcast, and writing books.Sources for today's History Lesson: Selective Mutism: A Review of Etiology, Comorbidities, and Treatment by Priscilla Wong, MD; wikipedia.org;Resources: “Self care doesn't have to cost money.”Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Discussion of lobotomies, ECT, and suicidal ideationEpisode summary: Johanna walks so slow it's creepy. Sarah plans a garden. They both discuss the history of psychedelic psychiatry. Guest, Julia Schetky, talks about her role in the administration of psychedelics for mental health and much more!Guest Bio: Julia Schetky is a licensed mental health counselor associate, as well as a licensed social work associate independent clinician based out of Vancouver Washington. She is a trained Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, as well as a Certified Trauma Specialist. She specializes in working with trauma generally, and more specifically, spiritual trauma. She has extensive experience working with spiritual trauma in many contexts, both in and out of the counseling room. Julia came from a religious group that was abusive as well, which helps to inform her work. She works from the place that there is a difference in counseling between “all are welcome here” and “this was created with you in mind.” When she is not working, you can find her with her family, which now includes a puppy named Wilson. Sources for today's History Lesson: “A brief history of psychedelic psychiatry” by Mo CostandiResources: Spravato.com; MAPS.org; Ketamine as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: a review; Ketamine Drug Fact Sheet; FDA Approval Press ReleaseQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Mention of mental health crisesEpisode summary: Johanna watches sad videos. Sarah spray-paints. They both discuss the history of digital marketing. Guest, Sarah DeGeorge, talks about holistic digital marketing, her cats and much more!Guest Bio: Sarah is a digital marketing specialist who works in paid and organic marketing, public relations, and social media marketing and management to help small businesses find their authentic voice for their audience through a holistic marketing approach. When Sarah is not working on digital marketing strategy, you will find her on a walk at a local park, reading, or working in animal rescue and rehabilitation.Sources for today's History Lesson: “The History and Evolution of Digital Marketing” by Avantika Monnappa; “What is Holistic Marketing and How To Achieve It” by Juliana Mejia; “Everything You Need To Know About Holistic Marketing” by Rishita JainResources: Adding alt text to photos; Email signatures with the times that you are working; Don't be afraid to use google to look up things that you don't knowQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Mention of the Holocaust in 20th century Europe and Tuskegee study; End of life careEpisode summary: Johanna eats PB&J. Sarah fights potholes. They both discuss the history of ethics. Guest, Rebecca Lee, talks about working with highly motivated helpers, incorporating the seasons and landscapes into her clinical practice and much more!Guest Bio: Rebecca Lee is a philosopher, a farmer, an artist, a leadership strategist, and also a licensed clinical therapist. She is the owner of Just Living Therapy where the work is centered around supporting helping professionals kick burnout and bravely live in their own authenticity and have profound impact. She believes the world will always have a need for amazing individuals who seek to make the world a better place and her mission is to support those that strive to do this meaningful work. She goes by she/her and lives in Toppenish, WA on the indigenous land of the Yakama Nation with her multigenerational family, partner, 2 small kids and a menagerie of chickens, goats and cows. If you visit her at the Just Living Farm, don't be surprised if she puts you to work...and definitely don't be surprised if she talks with you about dirt!Sources for today's History Lesson: “A History of Psychological Ethics” by Shea Matthew; wikipedia.org; “Research Methods in Psychology – 2nd Canadian Edition” by I-Chant Chiang, Rajiv Jhangiani, Paul PriceResources: “Body Thrive: Uplevel Your Body & Your Life with the 10 Habits from Ayurveda and Yoga” by Cate Stillman; Burn Out to Brovery Program at www.justlivingtherapy.orgQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Discussion of violence against Black individuals, 2016 election, diet cultureEpisode summary: Johanna is comfortable. Sarah takes on Marvel. They both discuss the history of self care. Guest, Daniela Galdi, talks about self care and a holistic approach to mental health care.Guest Bio: Daniela Galdi, a Health Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Artist, is the founder of Still Standing Together, an empowerment community supporting individuals through their struggles and challenging circumstances in order to help one another move forward with hope and happiness during these times. She has been a professional and educator in health and wellness for over 15 years.Daniela's own struggle with anxiety, depression, and panic attack illnesses led her to spreading awareness on mental health therapies and solutions. Her mission through Still Standing Together is to connect people and get them talking to one another by sharing their messages of overcoming obstacles, managing and rising above them everyday. She uses her training in Emotional Empowerment, Self-Care, and Coaching to help guide the discussion, offer solutions and strategies to implement into personal and professional management for creating balanced, yet thriving, lifestyles.Sources for today's History Lesson: “A History of Self-Care: From its radical roots to its yuppie-driven middle age to its election-inspired resurgence” by Aisha Harris; wikipedia.org; nataliapetrzela.comResources: puzzlewarehouse.com; Books by author Natalia Melman Petrzela; The I Am app; Setting alerts on social media useQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Brief mention of SIEpisode summary: Johanna is grateful. Sarah celebrates. They both discuss fonts and the history of OCD. Guest, Kaileen McMickle, talks about working with anxiety, OCD and overcoming shame.Guest Bio: Kaileen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Inner Ascent Counseling in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. She has 8 years of experience working in the mental health field, 6 of those post-grad. Her first clinical setting following graduation was in a trauma-based day treatment program for adolescents leading group therapy. She now specializes in anxiety (with certification as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional) and trauma and is passionate about working with many of the ways anxiety and shame manifests for people including PTSD, OCD, perfectionism, panic, and stress. She loves to make time for her amazing 14 year-old daughter, connecting with friends and family, quiet early morning coffee, sometimes a good Netflix binge or video game, and frisbee golf (when nature thaws).Sources for today's History Lesson: med.stanford.edu; Mad world: Robert Burton's The Anatomy of Melancholy by Michael Edwards; merriam-webster.comResources: Dr. Kristin Neff at self-compassion.org; Brene Brown at brenebrown.comQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Toxic masculinity, Discussion of violence, GriefEpisode summary: Johanna can't spell. Sarah puzzles. They both discuss masculinity and therapy. Guest, Matthew Braman, talks about working with men, especially new fathers, in therapy and how he self discloses to benefit therapeutic relationships.Guest Bio: Matthew Braman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New York, Georgia, and Maryland. He's an imperfect new dad, therapist, and the CEO of his private practice called Verve Psychotherapy, which is a modern and inclusive online mental health practice for men, new dads, and their partners. Matthew earned his Master of Social Work degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work in 2013. He started out working as a bilingual therapist for one of the largest behavioral health providers in New York City where he eventually became a clinical supervisor. He treated a culturally diverse population of English and Spanish speaking children, adolescents, adults, and families in Brooklyn, New York. Life transitions took him to Atlanta, Georgia where he spent one year working for a small group private practice and also an adolescent crisis stabilization unit that served teens from 14-17 years of age who were at risk of suicide, violence, psychosis, and substance use. Matthew facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Groups for teens at the crisis unit and also coordinated the Family Support Program for parents to effectively manage their teens' transition back to the community. More life transitions and a growing family moved Matthew back to New York for one year before moving again to finally settle in Baltimore, Maryland where he and his wife now live with their 11 month old son and their 2 year old puppy dog named “Emory”. Together, they love taking family walks to explore their new neighborhood, trying new food, and singing along with Elmo. Matthew is an avid fan of Manchester United Football Club, listening to music by Durand Jones & The Indications, and spending time cooking in the kitchen. His dad jokes are, usually, not that great, and that makes sense.Sources for today's History Lesson: ‘The History of “The Man Box”' by Mark Greene; “Putting My Man Face On”: A Grounded Theory of College Men's Gender Identity Development by Edwards, K.E. & Jones, S.R.; Man in a Box: The traditional hegemonic definition of masculinity by Edwards, K.E. (2012); The Man Box: The link between emotional suppression and male violence by Greene, M. (2013) ; wikipedia.orgResources: “The Man Enough Podcast”; “For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity” by Elizabeth Plank; “Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity” by Justin BaldoniQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna gets her dog ready for a baby. Sarah watches seasons worth of “Murdoch Mysteries”. They both discuss wrestling and the history of spring cleaning. Guest, Carissa Webber, talks about coping with the winter and the brain science behind spring cleaning.Guest Bio: Our guest's name is Carissa Webber. For the last 10 years, she has worked as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC). She has always been drawn to mental health, especially how the brain impacts our mental health. Not only does this topic have meaning to her professionally, but it also has personal meaning. Throughout her life, she has struggled with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and now, the stress of wearing multiple hats in my life (wife, mom, therapist, and aspiring equestrian). It is her goal to share with the world the science behind mental health so people have the most up-to-date information about how to improve their mental health and have the quality of life they deserve.Sources for today's History Lesson: “The Surprising History Behind Spring Cleaning” By Andréana Lefton; wikipedia.orgResources: NoneQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Spiritual Trauma Episode Note: We apologize for the audio issues in this episode. We hope you listen though, because this episode is extremely interesting and important to hear!Episode summary: Johanna has too many cardigans. Sarah's name is called incorrectly. They both discuss their graduation from grad school and the history of Jehovah's Witnesses. Guest, Julia Schetky, talks about spiritual trauma, the toxicity of purity culture, how she works to heal spiritual and religious trauma. Guest Bio: Julia Schetky is a licensed mental health counselor associate, as well as a licensed social work associate independent clinician based out of Vancouver Washington. She is a trained Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, as well as a Certified Trauma Specialist. She specializes in working with trauma generally, and more specifically, spiritual trauma. She has extensive experience working with spiritual trauma in many contexts, both in and out of the counseling room. Julia came from a religious group that was abusive as well, which helps to inform her work. She works from the place that there is a difference in counseling between “all are welcome here” and “this was created with you in mind.” When she is not working, you can find her with her family, which now includes a nine-week-old puppy named Wilson. Sources for today's History Lesson: “Jehovah's Witness” by J. Gordon MeltonResources: The Reclamation Collective; The Life After Podcast; #exchristian & #exJW on Instagram; “Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems” by Alexandra Stein; “Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma” by Teresa B. PasqualeQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna watches more TV. Sarah builds Legos. They both discuss the history of anxiety. Guest, Renisher Roberts, talks about singles therapy and how her personality and identity as a bicultural therapist impacts her therapeutic style.Guest Bio: Renisher Roberts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She's an established bicultural psychotherapist with over twelve years of clinical experience. She is an Emotional Wellness and Relationship Therapist, who specializes in Singles Therapy. She is the founder and creator of "Renisher Roberts, Psychotherapy", her private practice, which opened in 2013. Prior to entering private practice, Renisher worked in various institutional settings, with diverse populations. Her earlier experiences took her from the safe walls of a college Counseling Center, to a lock down unit of an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital. Here she saw first hand the extreme spectrum of what mental illness really looks like. Renisher's clinical services include individual, group, and family therapies. She has served as a mentor to students and new therapists alike and she is also a supervisor.Renisher is passionate about empowering, Inspiring and Encouraging women. This passion has taken her to all corners of the world, as an International Humanitarian volunteer. There she used her clinical skills, and expertise to not only build emotionally, but physically as well. She continues to volunteer for an organization that provides free therapy to underprivileged young adults, who would not be able to afford it otherwise. Further, helping to break down the stigmas of mental illness. When she is not in the virtual room, Renisher enjoys traveling the world, some of her favorite visited places include New Zealand, Africa and Venice Italy. She is a self proclaimed foodie, who enjoys great cuisines and exploring different cultures and customs.Sources for today's History Lesson: “A history of anxiety: from Hippocrates to DSM” by Marc-Antoine Crocq, MDResources: “Mr. Unavailable & the Fallback Girl: The Definitive Guide” by Natalie LueQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna has a big announcement. Sarah is boosted. They both discuss the history of couples and sex therapy. Guest, Kira Yakubov, talks about opening a group private practice and collectivism, enmeshment and ADHD.Guest Bio: Kira Yakubov is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of PA. She recently expanded her solo private practice into a virtual group practice called Heal Your Roots Wellness. Kira received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2016 and continued her education with Post- Graduate training in Systmetic Sex Therapy from Council for Relationships. Kira has experience working in community mental health, in a high school setting with adolescents, and the last 4 -5 years of her career has been in private practice. Kira is bilingual and immigrated to America as a refugee in 1992. This has helped her relate to other immigrants, and children of immigrants who struggle with their identities and family dynamics. Kira works with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, self worth, relationship distress and sexual issues. When she isn't working, she enjoys going for long morning walks with her husband and pup, traveling, trying new food, learning about psychedelics, and gardening. Sources for today's History Lesson: “Sex therapy: brief historic and current perspectives” by Barbara Braga de Lucena and Carmita Helena Najjar Abdo; wikipedia.orgResources: “The Bob's Burger Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers” by Loren BouchardQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna defines her stance on canned cranberry sauce. Sarah outlines her boundaries for the holiday season. They both discuss the history of clinical supervision. Guest, Scott Horowitz, talks about being a supervisor, and an educator and how the pandemic affected clinical education and academia. Guest Bio: Scott Horowitz, MA, MT-BC, LPC, ACS is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Field Education and Continuing Education at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Scott is a board-certified music therapist, licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Scott is also a musician, performing primarily on alto saxophone, a husband and a father to three beautiful children.Scott has been practicing as a music therapist since 2007 and as a licensed professional counselor since 2012. He has practiced clinically in a variety of settings, serving a wide range of individuals including children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, individuals with physical disabilities, those living with mental health challenges and older adults. Scott also is passionate about clinical supervision and supports both students and professionals in their ongoing development as therapists.Scott has presented regionally and nationally on a number of topics related to music therapy practice, clinical supervision, cultural humility, improvisation and child development. Scott's recently published works include focus on a collaborative method for trauma stewardship in creative arts therapies, cultural humility in music therapy supervision, and the role of supervision in music therapy research teams.Outside of his professional life, Scott enjoys spending time with his family and close friends, cooking, enjoying the restaurant scene in Philadelphia, playing music and going to concerts.Sources for today's History Lesson: “A Brief Summary of Supervision Models” by Kendra L. Smith, Ph.D., LPC, ACS; wikipedia.org; “The History and Traditions of Clinical Supervision” by Jane Speedy.Resources: “Think about how you learn and how you digest things and how you make sense of things and it doesn't always have to be the same way every time”; “Music Therapy in Cultural Context: A Handbook for Music Therapy Students and Professionals” edited by Melita Belgrave and Seung-A Kim Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
TND is taking the month of December off for releasing episodes but don't worry! They will be hard at work, interviewing awesome professionals and preparing quality content starting in January. Have a saffy (safe + happy) December everyone!
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: FinancesEpisode summary: Johanna reminisces about her BMX days. Sarah shares her opinion on Leonardo Dicaprio's acting prowess. They both discuss the history and current status of student loans. Guest, Felicia Keller Boyle, talks about working as a coach for therapists and the relationship between therapists and money. Guest Bio: Felicia Keller Boyle is a therapist and business coach in California. She began mentoring and coaching other therapists while successfully running her own six figure practice working just three days a week. Felicia now teaches other therapists how to do the same in her program, Liberated Business. Therapists in Liberated Business learn how to build pleasure centered, wealth generating practices without sacrificing impact. During the pandemic Felicia learned to ride a motorcycle and is the proud owner of a Triumph Street Twin named Melty Baby.Sources for today's History Lesson: investopedia.com; www.newamerica.org; “History of Student Loans: Origins” By Richard Pallardy; “Student Loan Debt Statistics” by Melanie HansonResources: Local organizations geared towards entrepreneurs, “find people who are like-minded and who are on board with you making money and earning a living”, Liberated Business, “Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine” by Mike MichalowitzQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: The Holocaust, Slavery, Physical abuse also NSFW for the amount of swearing we all do.Episode summary: Johanna talks about how much yarn she has. Sarah emulsifies. They both discuss terms and history related to intergenerational trauma. Guest, Shanni Liang talks about working with trauma and EMDR and the benefits of therapy and also karaoke. Guest Bio: Shanni Liang is a licensed clinical social worker in New York City. She is a proud Asian American trauma therapist that specializes in EMDR and psychoanalysis which helps adolescents and young women with life transitions and overcoming anxiety, depression and attachment issues that hold them back in life. As a therapist who works with young Asian American women, she has noticed a pattern of perfectionism, pressure to perform and people pleasing until burnout and exhaustion. She teaches women to stop feeling small and start taking up space. She was born in Guangzhou China and immigrated to Pasadena, California at five years old and then raised for the rest of her life in Brooklyn at the age of 8 and on. She spoke Cantonese at home and spoke English at school. In July of 2021, she opened up her practice full time. Prior to private practice, she worked in a Department of Education as a school social worker in special education, outpatient mental health, inpatient mental health, group private practice, mental health startup for senior centers through NYCThrive, and Mental Health Suicide Crisis Hotline.When she is not in session with her clients, she spends time with her cat Coco, singing karaoke, finding new places to eat, watching comedy, spending quality time with family and friends, attending her own therapy and traveling around the world.Sources for today's History Lesson: “The Legacy of Trauma - An Emerging Line of Research is Exploring How Historical and Cultural Traumas Affect Survivors' Children for Generations to Come” by Tori DeAngelis; “How Does Intergenerational Trauma Work? Definitions, studies, and examples” by Kathi Valeii; “How Collective Trauma Impacts Your Health” by Amy Morin, LCSW; wikipedia.org.Resources: Zencare Blog Post “What to Ask Your Health Insurance To Check Mental Health Benefits and Therapy Benefits”; Remibursify App; WordSlut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell; The F*ck It Diet: Eating Should be Easy by Caroline Dooner; Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists by Janina Fisher; Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong.Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna claims she can hold a boat pose for a minute. Sarah talks about her baking adventures. They both define terms related to neurorehabilitation and read about famous caregivers throughout history. Guest, Meng-Shan Lee talks about what it's like to work as a music therapy educator. Guest Bio: Meng-Shan Lee is currently a PhD candidate at Temple University, Philadelphia. She is a board-certified music therapist. Her research interests involve the effect of music therapy on psychosocial wellbeing for persons involved in neurorehabilitation and their caregivers. Meng-Shan is a teaching assistant and placement coordinator in the music therapy department at Temple University. She completed her bachelor's degree in Taiwan and is passionate about music therapy education, especially for international students' learning experiences. Meng-Shan enjoys baking as her stress management and loves sharing her baking product with friends. She also enjoys cooking and camping.Sources for today's History Lesson: hopkinsmedicine.org; crossroadshospice.com; wikipedia.orgResources: “Trust your instincts”Questions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: Suicide, Body Image Episode summary: Johanna and Sarah talk about their plans for attending the Met Gala next year. They both read about the history of emergency medicine. Guest, Susan Roggendorf talks about what it's like to work in an emergency department. Guest Bio: Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. She's the LGBTQ+ owner of Coffelt Counseling Services in the Quad Cities. Susan works with folx living with anxiety in her LGBTQIA2s+ community. She's also currently in certification to expand her work with First Responders grappling with anxiety as well as other life issues. And she's still at work in the ER part-time as a Crisis Clinician when she's not out in her garden or busy annoying her adult kids.Sources for today's History Lesson: “Emergency Care: Then, Now, And Next” by Arthur L. Kellermann, Renee Y. Hsia, Charlotte Yeh and Kristine G. Morganti; West Virginia Department of Education; “Good Samaritans in Florence: Public Service in the Tradition of the Catholic Faith” by Allison Zack; indianahealth.careResources: Project of the Quad Cities; Clock Inc.; Pride of the Quad Cities; LGBTQ Clinic at the University of Iowa; National Alliance on Mental IllnessQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. During this, the spookiest of seasons, Johanna and Sarah are joined by Matthew Page to clinically review horror movies. TW: Suicide; Drug Use; Physical ViolenceEpisode summary: Johanna, Sarah and Matt discuss “Midsommar”. And they are still planning a trip to Sweden this July.Questions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. During this, the spookiest of seasons, Johanna and Sarah are joined by Matthew Page to clinically review horror movies. TW: Suicide; Sexual Assualt Episode summary: Johanna, Sarah and Matt discuss “It Follows”. Now you know why they are always looking behind them. Questions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. During this, the spookiest of seasons, Johanna and Sarah are joined by Matthew Page to clinically review horror movies. TW: SuicideEpisode summary: Johanna, Sarah and Matt discuss “The Conjuring”. Maybe they will collectively purchase a house in Rhode Island. Questions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna is plagued by mosquito bites. Sarah binge-watches Clickbait. They both read about the history of parenting and behaviorism. Guest, Katherine Sellery talks about the Conscious Parenting Revolution. Guest Bio: Katherine Sellery, CEO and Founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution, helps individuals minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs in order to communicate with more collaboration, cooperation, and consideration.The creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting, a program that applies conflict resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children, Katherine has positively influenced relationships for generations and brought about healing and reconciliation in families that were suffering from disconnection. For over 20 years, she has taught and coached thousands of parents, educators, social workers, and medical professionals in half a dozen countries through her popular workshops, coaching programs, TEDx talks, and her upcoming book. Katherine is also a trained mediator, attended Law School, has certifications in different trauma models, teaches a breathing meditation modality with the Art of Living Foundation, and ran her own commodities-trading business in Hong Kong for 30 years. Katherine is a 3x TEDx Speaker and has released a FREE ebook “7 Strategies to Keep Your Relationship With Your Kids from Hitting the Boiling Point.” For her expertise she has been featured on Atlanta & Co, Fox31 Denver, 4CBS Denver, CBS8 San Diego and has been a guest on over 20 podcasts.Sources for today's History Lesson: ‘“A spoonful of kerosene”: 150 years of parenting advice' by Anna Modugno; “The U.S. Children's Bureau: Parenting Advice From Uncle Sam” by Nicholas Day; “Behavioral Perspective” decisionlab.comResources: “The Drama of the Gifted Child” but Alice MillerQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: noneEpisode summary: Johanna talks about bald eagles. Sarah leaves a positive review. They both talk about spooky season before reading about the biology of fear. Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Carissa Weber talks about working in her rural community and writing a blog about the role of the brain in mental health. Guest Bio: Our guest's name is Carissa Webber. For the last 10 years, she has worked as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC). She has always been drawn to mental health, especially how the brain impacts our mental health. Not only does this topic have meaning to her professionally, but it also has personal meaning. Throughout her life, she has struggled with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and now, the stress of wearing multiple hats in my life (wife, mom, therapist, and aspiring equestrian). It is her goal to share with the world the science behind mental health so people have the most up-to-date information about how to improve their mental health and have the quality of life they deserve.Sources for today's History Lesson: “What Is Fear?” by Lisa Fritscher; “Afraid? Of What? Fear and the Rise of the Security-Industrial Complex” by: Thomas Dichter, Dante Disparte; “How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials” by Kate Lohnes; “The Biology of Fear” by Jenna Hajny; wikipedia.org; “The Biology of Fear” by Ralph AdolphsResources: thatdarnamygdala.com; “Rewire Your Anxious Brain” by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle; “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” by Daniel GolemanQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to share your thera-story? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com.Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @therapistsndpodDo you want bonus features, including episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and ad-free episodes (fingers crossed)? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: tndpodcast.com
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