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In this insightful episode, we tackle one of life's most consequential decisions: "Should I Have Kids?" with the help of our special guest, Ann Davidman—a seasoned marriage and family therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area. Together, we delve into the process of choosing or not choosing parenthood, and the role of financial readiness. Whether you're on the fence about starting a family or simply curious about the balance of emotional and financial preparedness, this episode offers valuable guidance to help you make a thoughtful, informed decision. Ann Davidman is a seasoned expert who has spent years working with others on this very topic. Ann earned her graduate degree from San Francisco State University. She's a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and maintains a successful private psychotherapy practice in the San Francisco Bay area. She's been featured in numerous publications, including Vox, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Fatherly, Refinery 29, Baby Center, ABC Australia, +Lifehacker, The Daily Mail, and more.  Have questions or comments? Reach out to us at askcreatingwealth@taberasset.com, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Tune in now for an essential conversation that could shape your future. Resources: Ann Davidman's website Book - "Motherhood: Is it for Me?"  Connect with us on LinkedIn: Bill Taber and Anastasia Taber

Stop Wasting Your Time on Awareness Campaigns Curt and Katie chat about the limitations of performative awareness campaigns and the need for action-oriented advocacy. Inspired by the article Stop Raising Awareness Already by Ann Christiano and Annie Niemand, they critique viral campaigns like Kony 2012 and the CDC's zombie apocalypse campaign, highlighting the importance of targeting the right audiences, crafting compelling messages, and developing a theory of change.  Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about the limitations of awareness campaigns Curt and Katie talk about what to do instead of focusing precious time, energy, and resources on advocacy that is solely about awareness. We look at what has worked in the past and how to implement that now. Why Awareness Alone Isn't Enough Performative awareness (social media posts, profile filters) often doesn't lead to real change. Examples of failed awareness campaigns: Kony 2012: Viral but lacked sustainable action. CDC's zombie apocalypse: Popular but ineffective at promoting emergency preparedness. HPV vaccine campaign: Faced backlash due to misinterpretation of its message. Some awareness efforts even create harmful counter-movements (e.g., “All Lives Matter” in response to BLM). The Importance of Targeted Advocacy Broad awareness campaigns often miss key decision-makers—advocacy should focus on specific audiences. Examples of effective advocacy efforts: Lobbying for minors' rights to amend therapy records. Medicare reform efforts for mental health providers. California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) educating legislators about MFTs. Developing a Theory of Change Advocacy needs clear goals and strategic planning. The story of Rosa Parks demonstrates effective timing and targeting in advocacy. Successful campaigns require repetition, patience, and clear calls to action. Practical Steps for Effective Advocacy: ·      Move beyond awareness—advocate for policy changes, funding, and direct action. ·      Target specific audiences (lawmakers, healthcare providers, educators). ·      Craft messages that resonate—ensure they lead to measurable change. ·      Develop a theory of change—plan advocacy efforts with long-term impact in mind. Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

Grace O'Connor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Vice-President of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles. Grace specializes in working with the Transgender and Non-binary populations. She obtained her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with a specialization in LGBTQ+ identity, and completed her training at the Antioch University Counseling Center and Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center.  Prior to working at Gender Wellness of LA, Grace led the LGBTQ+ program at Westwind Recovery, a dual diagnosis treatment program in West Hollywood California, focusing on LGBTQ+ patients struggling with mental health and addiction-related disorders. Grace, along with her colleague at Gender Wellness of Los Angeles, President and Founder of GWLA  Casey Weitzman LMFT, travel throughout the Southern California area conducting talks, trainings and workshops on issues specific to Transgender and Non-binary identity.  Grace has been interviewed for various publications including Healthline.com, The Fight Magazine and verywellhealth.com and is an active member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health [WPATH] and California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists [CAMFT]. We discuss topics including: Grace's story Body image in the non-binary community When a person begins the process that they are trans/non-binary what they see is not always what they feel in their body Representation matters Trans women come in different shapes and sizes as do cis women “passing “ as a man or “passing” as a woman Steps to work on to achieve body neutrality   SHOW NOTES: www.genwell.org instagram.com/lagirlgrace instagram.com/genderwellnessla ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.   Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Kelli is an in-demand psychotherapist for individuals, couples, and families. She specializes in relationships, was an advice columnist, and has served on the editorial board of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) magazine The Therapist and on Cal State Northridge

Dr. Kevin Cameron possesses a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, he is a licensed psychotherapist and a highly decorated combat Veteran and holds an Honorary Doctoral Degree and Honorary Professorship from LADC.Dr Cameron served nearly 14 years in the military, distinguishing himself in the US Army through numerous combat deployments and international operations, including Kosovo, Bosnia, the Balkans, Germany, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Kevin Cameron is also certified through the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) as a Continuing Education Provider (CEPA) for mental health professionals. He is Board Certified with the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners (IBCP). He has multiple patients and published research articles.

What Do Therapists Need To Do About Medicare? Opting in or out for 2024: An interview with Joy Alafia, CAE Curt and Katie interview Joy Alafia, Executive Director of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, on the journey for MFTs and Counselors to become eligible to be Medicare providers. We look at the high-level tasks that every therapist needs to take. We also talk about the decision-making process for whether you should opt in or opt out, providing some basic guidance and resources on the steps you need to take now. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode, we talk about MFTs and Counselors becoming Medicare Providers Curt and Katie have spent hours in advocacy efforts for MFTs and Counselors to become Medicare providers through their past involvement in the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). And it's finally gone through! We asked Joy Alafia to come join us to discuss this journey as well as what therapists need to do now that we're eligible to be Medicare providers. We answer the following questions and have a step by step guide in our show notes at mtsgpodcast.com: What was the process for MFTs and Counselors to be included in Medicare? Now that Marriage and Family Therapists and Counselors are eligible to bill Medicare, what do we need to do? What do therapists need to do if they would like to Opt In to provide Medicare services? What do therapists need to do if they would like to Opt Out of billing Medicare? What should therapists consider when deciding whether to take Medicare? ·      Clinical specialty – if you work with folks 65 and older or with disabled folks, you will want to strongly consider taking Medicare as these clients are typically eligible and would like to use their insurance ·      Access – if you have the ability (i.e., space in your caseload) to see Medicare patients, there is a huge need for providers who accept this insurance ·      Credibility – there is increased credibility as a provider when you are able to take Medicare ·      Rates – check out what the rates are for the areas where you see clients. To do so, look for your locality on the Physician Fee Schedule and multiply the rates by 75% if you are a masters level provider. If the rates are sufficient, you will consistently get clients and will consistently get paid. If the rates are not sufficient for your business, you will want to consider opting out and remaining private pay for these clients. ·      Documentation requirements – the documentation requirements are similar for most insurance plans, especially Medicaid. If you're able to keep clean, efficient documentation, this should not be a deterrent for taking Medicare ·      Billing complexity – you will want to make sure to take trainings available (see below) to understand how you will need to bill this insurance plan and/or hire a biller who does ·      Consistency and recession-proofing your practice – Medicare is known to pay consistently and provide a lot of clients for your practice. As the population ages, this will be a larger and larger portion of the folks seeking mental health services. You may want to consider taking Medicare. Resources for Modern Therapists mentioned in this Podcast Episode: We've pulled together LOTS of resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) CAMFT's Medicare Corner (for CAMFT members) CAMFT's Medicare Webinars A TON of other Resources can be found on our website at mtsgpodcast.com. Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

To celebrate How to Talk to [High Achievers] about Anything Juleyka welcomes back its host, licensed psychotherapist Stevon Lewis, for a special episode. LWC Studios team members grab the mic to open up about their personal and professional challenges, and Stevon offers his insight and advice to help them level up.Featured Expert:Stevon Lewis is the host of our sister podcast LWC's How to Talk to [High Achievers] about Anything. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice specializing in the treatment of Impostor Syndrome. He earned his Bachelor's of Arts degrees in Psychology and Afro-Ethnic Studies from California State University, Fullerton and a Master's of Science degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. He began his therapy career in 2007 as a therapist at a community mental health agency, working with the families of adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system. Until 2019, he served as the Director of Counseling Services at Woodbury University, a small private university in Burbank, CA. He is a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and am a Past President of the Long Beach-South Bay chapter. You can learn more about his work here.If you loved this episode follow and subscribe to How to Talk to [High Achievers] about Anything, and listen to When Mamí Doesn't Respect Your Hustle, our 2021 episode featuring Stevon Lewis for the first time.We'd love to hear your stories of triumph and frustration so send us a detailed voice memo to hello@talktomamipapi.com. You might be on a future episode! Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram at @TalkToMamiPapi and email us at hello@talktomamipapi.com. And follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Sheva Rajaee, MFT, author of Relationship OCD, joins us to discuss relationship OCD, a subtype of OCD characterized by obsessive relationship anxiety, doubt, and fear of commitment She is founder and director of The Center for Anxiety and OCD in Irvine, CA, where she manages a team of clinicians specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). She has spoken about her own OCD journey in a 2017 TEDxUCLA Talk. She has appeared on CNN, has been interviewed in Huffington Post, and has been featured on multiple episodes of The OCD Stories and other anxiety and mental health podcasts. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/41EaRDE Amazon - https://a.co/d/9CMSxYm Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1138636734 IndieBound - https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781684037919

My guest on this episode is Reiko Joseph, LMFT. Reiko is a therapist who has credentials in Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Therapy. She is also Clinical Instructor, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Certified Instructor, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), approved by the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA), and a member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT). Reiko is a masterful therapist and colleague in Los Angeles who practices/teaches ISTDP therapy and has in recent years ventured into the realm of psychedelic assisted therapies. The jury is still out for me on psychedelics for a number of reasons-- but I'm cautiously curious about their clinical application. I have many many more questions, but this discussion is solid intro for anyone who is curious about, skeptical of, or sold on psychedelics in clinical practice. Hopefully in a follow up episode we can discuss the difference between learning about our defenses consciously vs. under psychedelic influence, the mechanisms of change, and what models of the mind (if any) can best explain aspects of psychedelic experience. I wanted to talk to Reiko because I've seen her walk patients through major unlockings of the unconscious without the aid of psychedelics and achieve significant healing (listen to the end of the BOLD VOICES podcast Episode 5 on "Unlocking the Unconscious" to hear a testimonial from @dr.paulflores about an unlocking he had while in therapy with Reiko)...what do psychedelics have to add to what is already a powerful experience? Questions explored on this episode: What is the importance of the unconscious re: therapy and healing? What do psychedelics have to add/how do they help in this regard? Who should be careful? What do you consider when trying to figure out when psychedelics are indicated? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT Curt and Katie interview Danah Davis Williams, LMFT on the portrayals of mental health and therapy in the media. We explore responsible portrayals as well as the harmful practices that some writers and studios engage in. We also talk about the opportunities for modern therapists to have an impact on how diagnoses and mental health treatment are represented on film and television. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT Danah Davis Williams is a Licensed Psychotherapist, an Actor, a Psychological Creative Consultant, a Podcast Host and current Past President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). As a therapist, Danah is in private practice in Santa Barbara, California (California Coastal Counseling) where she specializes in helping people break destructive patterns of coping through the use of practical, evidenced-based coping skills and personal process. She is extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). As a consultant, Danah provides personalized psychological consultation for filmmakers, executives and creatives committed to socially responsible, captivating storytelling through authentic characterization of mental health, its treatment and interpersonal impact. She runs a psychological consulting business helping entertainment industry leaders ensure accurate representation of mental health: working with filmmakers, writers, execs, and high-profile actors from networks like FX, CBS, ABC, NBC, Freeform and MGM. Danah is also the host, producer and co-creator of the Reel Psychology Podcast on Fireside, where she and Jon Lee Brody are raising mental health awareness by talking about fictional characters and their mental health. In this podcast episode, we talk about how the media often portrays mental health We invited our friend Danah Davis Williams to join us to talk about mental health in the media. What does the media get wrong when portraying mental health and therapy? Inaccurate portrayals of diagnoses Manipulative or unethical therapists The problems with “guilty pleasures” that include inaccurate or harmful portrayals “I really feel that one of the ways that we can see more authentic representation is to have more diversity and more people with mental health background in storytelling, in the writers' rooms, or becoming creators themselves – because people write what they know.” – Danah Davis Williams, LMFT The opportunities for therapists to be creators and consultants Translating clinical work into consulting and creating Vulnerability when sharing journey as a therapist Using skills from practice building to create opportunities as a creator The process of consultation for scripts and what to consider when providing feedback Ethical thoughts related to representations How to build a network and consulting business How the storytellers look at mental health and healing “What I've had multiple times is a filmmaker or studio coming to me, and they're looking for the silver bullet. They have a character that has had some trauma or struggling with a specific diagnosis or relational conflict or what have you. And they want to know, what's the silver bullet, one- or two-page scene that we can include? (And sometimes not even that.) What's the five second dialogue that we can include that shows that they have worked on their mental health, they have recovered, and they are thriving? And it's like, it doesn't work that way.” – Danah Davis Williams, LMFT The silver bullet that “heals” the client Inaccurate portrayals of therapy or healing and the impact on clients Ethics to consider (especially given you're not acting within your profession with an ethical code) The challenges of unscripted shows Shows that get it right when it comes to mental health and treatment This is us – Toby Comprehensive and realistic, tapping into lived experience within actors and/or writers The attempts to portray diversity and the experience of marginalized communities and their interaction in the mental health system Diversifying Media and the Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy Ava Duvernay's Array program Michael B Jordan hiring students and mentoring the next generation Decreasing stigma for folks who have not typically sought mental health services How to advocate for accurate mental health portrayals in the media Calling things out on social media that are good and things that are done poorly (or are harmful) Content creation about shows you watch (like blogs, articles, etc.) Discussing content in sessions to help process what folks are viewing or their own experience Not watching or purchasing tickets to content that is harmful (not reinforcing “guilty pleasures”)       Our Generous Sponsors for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: GreenOak Accounting  At GreenOak Accounting, they believe that every private practice should be profitable. They've worked with hundreds of practice owners across the country to have the financial confidence and information to make data-driven decisions. We want our client's businesses to be profitable so they can focus on fulfilling their mission. GreenOak Accounting specializes in working with therapists in private practice, and they have helped hundreds of therapists across the country reach their financial goals. They offer a number of monthly packages to fit a growing practice's needs - from bookkeeping to CFO services. Other specialized services include Profit First Support, compensation planning, and customized KPI Dashboards. They help therapists achieve their clinical goals by making sure they have a profitable practice, and offer unsurpassed support along the way. If you're interested in scheduling a complimentary consultation, please visit their website at www.GreenOakAccounting.com/consultation to learn more. Thrizer Thrizer is a new modern billing platform for therapists that was built on the belief that therapy should be accessible AND clinicians should earn what they are worth. Their platform automatically gets clients reimbursed by their insurance after every session. Just by billing your clients through Thrizer, you can potentially save them hundreds every month, with no extra work on your end. Every time you bill a client through Thrizer, an insurance claim is automatically generated and sent directly to the client's insurance. From there, Thrizer provides concierge support to ensure clients get their reimbursement quickly, directly into their bank account. By eliminating reimbursement by check, confusion around benefits, and obscurity with reimbursement status, they allow your clients to focus on what actually matters rather than worrying about their money. It is very quick to get set up and it works great in completement with EHR systems. Their team is super helpful and responsive, and the founder is actually a long-time therapy client who grew frustrated with his reimbursement times The best part is you don't need to give up your rate. They charge a standard 3% payment processing fee! Thrizer lets you become more accessible while remaining in complete control of your practice. A better experience for your clients during therapy means higher retention. Money won't be the reason they quit on therapy. Sign up using bit.ly/moderntherapists if you want to test Thrizer completely risk free! Sign up for Thrizer with code 'moderntherapists' for 1 month of no credit card fees or payment processing fees! That's right - you will get one month of no payment processing fees, meaning you earn 100% of your cash rate during that time.   Resources for Modern Therapists mentioned in this Podcast Episode: We've pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Danah Davis Williams on Fireside Chat (Reel Psychology Podcast) Danah on Instagram: @danahdaviswilliams Danah's website: calcoastalcounseling.com Ava Duvernay's Array Program Michael B. Jordan Outlier Society Youth Fellowship Relevant Episodes of MTSG Podcast: Therapy with an Audience: An interview with Doug Friedman, LCSW What Can Therapists Say About Celebrities? The ethics of public statements Grow Your Impact as a Therapist: An interview with Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT Reflections on Content Creation and the Therapy Profession You Do Not Have to be a Thought Leader   Who we are: Curt Widhalm, LMFT Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy, LMFT Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also a former President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We're working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren't trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don't want to, but hey. Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Podcast Homepage Therapy Reimagined Homepage Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Consultation services with Curt Widhalm or Katie Vernoy: The Fifty-Minute Hour Connect with the Modern Therapist Community: Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group   Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

How does one go about finding a therapist? Today we talk with Anicia Williams LMFT and Dylan Kersh LMFT and discuss the various pitfalls and strategies behind locating, interviewing and ultimately choosing the perfect therapist for YOU.     Anicia Williams LMFT is a psychotherapist in Marin County, specializing in multicultural issues, trauma, addictions and the relationships that suffer as a result. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Anicia received her undergraduate degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her graduate degree, a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, from Dominican University of California. While at Dominican University, Anicia was honored to receive the Dr. Robert Shukraft Award for Inspirational Leadership. Anicia is an active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) for the state and local levels. Anicia currently has a Private Practice in San Rafael and has held various titles and positions in the Greater Bay Area, including Program Director, Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, Primary Therapist, Coordinator and Assessment Specialist, and Clinical Residential Care Manager.  Anicia is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) utilizing Laurel Parnell's Attachment-Focused EMDR, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Sensorimotor techniques.  Anicia is determined to help reduce the stigma associated with alcohol and drug addiction and increase awareness around trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues that contribute to addiction. She is committed to helping those afflicted with mental health and addiction issues, as well bringing healing, acceptance and compassion to those who love them. As a Marin native, she is dedicated to increasing local awareness around mental health, restorative justice, and multicultural issues in the community. She has been on the Marin Mental Health Board's Youth Committee and has served as a commissioner on the court-appointed Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Anicia currently works with underserved Transitional Aged Youth via Wise Choices for Girls in Marin CIty and as well as bringing Mental Health Awareness to the Hannah Project's Freedom School, located in Marin City as well.  Contact: aniciawilliamsmft.com   Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dylan Kersh LMFT spent over a decade teaching middle and high school students in Oakland, Maui, and Marin County. Although he found this career rewarding, he eventually realized that his greatest asset was the ability to connect with young people and inspire them to do positive things in their lives. This realization led him to go back to school to pursue his lifelong aspiration to become a psychotherapist. After graduating from The Wright Institute in Berkeley with a Master's in Counseling Psychology, he began his career at FamilyWorks in San Rafael, California. While at FamilyWorks, he worked with individuals, teens, families, and couples from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds. He found that with an open heart, a sincere desire to connect, and clinical integrity, he could affect real change in his clients' lives. Concurrently, Dylan has started his own tutoring and mentoring business in Marin County. He has spent the last four years working with students ages 9-18 over a broad range of subject matter from 4th grade math to SAT/ACT prep. In addition, in 2015 he opened my own after school program, West America After Care, in Mill Valley to provide tutoring and enrichment activities to students grades K-8. After completing his training at FamilyWorks and becoming a licensed intern, Dylan moved to the Mind Therapy Clinic in Corte Madera to work with individuals struggling with both severe mental illness and addiction. He also began working at A New Path Marin, a transitional program for men with substance abuse disorders which focused on recovery coaching as well as therapy. There, he cultivated his talent to connect with men and help them to identify and deepen their emotional experience. Dylan then accepted a position as Program Director at Shine a Light Addiction Specialists in San Rafael. While at Shine a Light, He developed a strengths-based coaching program that teaches the tools and provides the support and motivation to help clients build the life they've always dreamed of. In addition, he coordinated and managed the treatment of up to twenty clients dealing with addiction and severe mental illness. He has also worked at the Muir Wood Adolescent Outpatient Program, and is currently running groups at the Foundations Recovery Network Outpatient Program in San Francisco.  As a result of this wide range of professional experience and training, Dylan has created a private practice that offers a unique variety of services: psychotherapy, tutoring, and recovery coaching! Contact: https://www.dylankersh.com/   Contact Benjamin Russack at benjaminrussack@gmail.com or visit my website at benjaminrussack.com.

Visit us online at www.LiberateYourself.com for more awesome spiritual content, metaphysical shopping, and to book a private session with Cristina  or any of our amazing and gifted practitioners via Zoom or over the phone.   Liberate The Podcast! Episode 152 |  Spiritual Vortex Of Los Angeles with host Cristina Dam & guest Catherine Auman, LMFT   #LiberateYourself  #Healing #LosAngeles #Spirituality #SpiritualVortex   www.LiberateYourself.com   SPIRITUAL VORTEX OF LOS ANGELES   ATTEND CATHERINE’S NEXT ONLINE WORKSHOP: TANTRA & THE PSYCHEDELICS OF SEX Thursday November 12th, 7 - 9 PM, $20 Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livestream-tantra-and-the-psychedelics-of-sex-an-integration-practices-tickets-114752463708   BUY CATHERINE’S BOOK: GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL L.A.: https://shop.liberateyourself.com/collections/liberate-authors   FIND US AT: www.LiberateYourself.com FB: http://www.Facebook.com/liberateurself IG: @liberateurself   FIND CATHERINE AUMAN: www.CatherineAuman.com FB: @catherineaumanlmft   ABOUT CATHERINE AUMAN Catherine Auman’s distinguished career in psychology has included working in virtually all aspects of mental heath. Her experience includes private practice, psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency treatment centers, residential treatment, and consulting nationally with mental health facilities. She was previously Director of Behavioral Health Services at Glendale Memorial Hospital, Redlands Community Hospital, and the Alpha Recovery Center. She taught psychology and counseling at JFK University, the University of Phoenix, and The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. Catherine received her M.A. in Psychology from Antioch University in 1983, her license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1993 (30784), and she is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She founded The Transpersonal Counseling Center in 2006. In 2011, she was elected by her peers to the State Board of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). Catherine was awarded CAMFT Certified Supervisor status in 2007.   ABOUT LIBERATE Liberate Hollywood: a healing, sacred and safe space designed to Liberate individuals, communities and the world! Whether you are looking for alternative healing practitioners, creativity classes, yoga, meditation or other spiritual workshops, we have your body, mind and soul covered! Educational training and certification programs for those who wish to expand their spiritual portfolios are available. Come escape, laugh, cheer, cry and bond in our performance lounge featuring the best in live music, comedy, poetry, speakers, spoken word and other artistic presentations. Whatever your healing path entails, Liberate Hollywood has you covered. Heal yourself and you heal the world. ​ Liberate Hollywood UNITES belief systems, traditions and rituals from around the globe and offers an extensive selection of crystals, minerals and jewelry for those who wish to continue their healing journey at home. Liberate Hollywood - where healing happens organically as spirituality and creativity UNITE.   Visit us online at www.LiberateYourself.com

ABOUT CAROLYN COSTIN:In her early twenties, Carolyn Costin recovered from anorexia nervosa, earned two master’s degrees, became a teacher and began her career as a psychotherapist. A passionate and dedicated educator Carolyn taught high school and community college for 8 years and brought teaching to her role as an eating disorder therapist.After successfully treating her first eating disorder client in 1979, Carolyn recognized this was her calling. Her continued success led her to develop and direct several inpatient eating disorder facilities during the period of 1987 to 1996.In 1996, Carolyn created Monte Nido, the first licensed, residential eating disorder treatment facility in a home setting. She was the first to combine state of the art eating disorder treatment with eastern healing modalities, such as yoga and meditation. She was first to speak out that people with eating disorders could be fully “Recovered” and first to openly hire recovered therapists. Knowing that role models, trust and relationships matter, Carolyn created a program where staff and clients shop, cook and eat meals together like a family. Carolyn wanted clients and their families to have a healing environment where professionals delivered expert care and clients acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for long-term recovery.Carolyn’s personal history of an eating disorder, her humanistic relational approach, her acclaimed speaking engagements, her six books and Monte Nido’s highly successful outcome study (Brewerton & Costin, 2011) have resulted in Carolyn being one of the most respected and sought-after leaders in the eating disorder field.A large percentage of Carolyn’s career has been lecturing, training, teaching and supervising clinicians, dietitians, and physicians. Many regularly attend a monthly study group for professionals Carolyn began in the mid-1980s. An official CE provider, through the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Carolyn continues to travel nationally and internationally educating professionals and the public about eating disorders.Having left Monte Nido & Affiliates in early 2016 Carolyn remains active in the eating disorder field on many fronts. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders and stays involved in many professional eating disorder organizations, as a member, speaker, consultant, or a collaborator on projects, such as her work with Project Heal, training eating disorder mentors for Communities of Healing.In early 2017, Carolyn opened The Carolyn Costin Institute, which offers Eating Disorder Coach Training, Mentor Training, Continuing Education for clinicians as well as other specialized training.CONNECT WITH CAROLYN COSTIN:• Learn more about The Carolyn Costin Institute• Connect with others on Facebook by joining Carolyn’s Facebook Group Recovered Eating Disorder Professionals• Follow Carolyn on Facebook and InstagramABOUT THE HOSTKarin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin’s private practice, coaching services, and free support groups, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and on Instagram.Are you interested in becoming a guest on our show? If so, please fill out our Guest Application.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please take a minute to leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!8vemvpFvAajThH4zDXyC

Cathryn Leff is an experienced clinician who had for years operated a small part-time private practice while working for a non-profit full time. While the work was fulfilling, she began to tire of her 3-hour commute each day. Finding inspiration to jump into Private Practice full-time, she opened a home office and quickly began attracting clients by visiting Family Attorney offices and networking in-person.  With a successful business that continues to grow and hours saved by not commuting each day, Cathryn has even been able to take on the responsibility of President-Elect for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)! The post TTE 166: The Power of Networking with Cathryn Leff appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

Susanne Babbel, PhD, is a licensed psychotherapist practicing with a trauma specialty in her private practice in San Francisco, CA. She is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), as well as the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP) and European Association for Body Psychotherapy (EABP). A contributing author for nearly a decade to the Psychology Today online blog, Babbel also writes for magazines and newspapers, appears on radio shows, creates CDs for healing, and co-taught the UC Davis Extension online course on trauma bonding. https://www.drbabbel.com

Welcome to episode 95 of the Therapy Chat Podcast with host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C. My guest this week is Duane Osterlind. As co-founder of NOVUS Mindful Life Institute, Duane Osterlind’s vision is to provide comprehensive care for individuals struggling with process addictions in the utmost confidential, comprehensive and caring environment to ensure clients feel safe and accepted with anticipation that recovery is possible. Duane has over eight years of experience as a therapist helping individuals find hope and healing. He received his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. He has also trained with Patrick Carnes, P.hD., a leading expert in the treatment of sexual addiction issues and author of “Out of the Shadows”. He is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), and the Society of Sexual Health (SASH). MFT#44567 Duane’s clinical focus is on treating individuals and couples struggling with process addictions using a mindfulness and task centered approach. He facilitates the Men’s Sexual Addiction Process Group and well as a DBT group for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Resources http://theaddictedmind.com Thank you for listening to Therapy Chat! Please be sure to go to iTunes and leave a rating and review, subscribe and download episodes. Http://therapychatpodcast.com 

Welcome to episode 13 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is sex and relationship coach; Pam Costa. In this episode, Pam talks about how she began her journey into educating people about sexuality, the ways in which shame can shape our sexuality and how you can build shame resiliency. After a decade and a half at Apple and Facebook, Pam left her career in high tech to found Down To There to share her real-life stories of challenges and successes around sexuality in her marriage. She hopes that her journey from struggling with sexual desire to a now rich and rewarding sex life can provide an example of how normal issues with desire can be, and how these issues can provide unexpected pathways for increased intimacy and connection. As a Somatica® sex and relationship coach, she enjoys working with individuals and couples of all configurations to explore what is possible emotionally and erotically in their relationships. She is currently accepting and seeing clients over Skype and in-person in her office in Cupertino, CA. She also provides content and guidance for Down To There Circles: free, peer-led discussion groups, where friends can support and inspire each other around sex and relationships. Her ongoing studies include training with San Francisco Sex Information (SFSI), American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), JFK University's holistic counseling program and the Somatica® Institute. Her writing has been featured on Huffington Post, Mindful and Psyched and she has also spoken at the Wisdom 2.0 and Inman conferences. In this episode, you will hear: How Pam began her journey into educating people about sexuality The ways in which shame can shape our sexuality Body shaming; and how it can affect sex The difficulties in communicating what you want sexually, leading to vulnerability How poor sex education can lead to shaming Not having enough information on sex from our parents The affects religion can have on sex and correct information around sex Mixed messages that children can pick up from their parents about sex Identifying your own shame and figuring out where it came from Being scared to share your shame with your partner Building shame resiliency How shame can affect other things outside of sex; eating disorders, addictions etc. Communicating with your close friends about shame   Resources https://www.downtothere.com For more great content please check out www.sexologypodcast.com

Welcome to episode 08 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Duane Osterlind. In this episode, Duane talks about the issues around sex addiction, how to recognize it, stages of recovery and what a healthy sexuality looks like afterwards.  As co-founder of NOVUS Mindful Life Institute, Duane Osterlind's vision is to provide comprehensive care for individuals struggling with process addictions in the utmost confidential, comprehensive and caring environment to ensure clients feel safe and accepted with anticipation that recovery is possible. Duane has over eight years of experience as a therapist helping individuals find hope and healing. He received his Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. He has also trained with Patrick Carnes, P.hD., a leading expert in the treatment of sexual addiction issues and author of “Out of the Shadows”. He is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), and the Society of Sexual Health (SASH). MFT#44567 Duane's clinical focus is on treating individuals and couples struggling with process addictions using a mindfulness and task centered approach. He facilitates the Men's Sexual Addiction Process Group and well as a DBT group for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. In this episode, you will hear:   If people should identify hyper sexual disorder as an addiction Recognizing and distinguishing someone with a diverse sexuality to sex addiction Looking at the compulsive nature of sex addiction The three main domains which identify people struggling with sex addiction Changes in the frequency of acting out behaviour Gender differences Distinguishing the difference between love and sex addiction Links between chemical and sexual addiction Difficulty in forming deep relationships The different stages of recovery The need to have more than just a couple of therapy sessions The process of healing through other group members Going through abstinence and becoming ready for a relationship What healthy sexuality looks like after addiction   The three circle plan and its use in therapy     Resources https://novusmindfullife.com https://theaddictedmind.com

My guest on the podcast this week features Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT. Krysta is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Roseville, California where she has been working with clients since 2005. In addition to her private practice, she is the Co-Director and Supervisor of a local counseling nonprofit (The Place Within) where she supervises 8-12 interns on their path to licensure. The Place Within offers counseling on a sliding fee scale to those who might otherwise be unable to access counseling. She also keeps a blog and speaks for local groups on some of her favorite psychological topics. She also sometimes functions as a spokesperson for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) where she has been a member (and previous board member) since 2005. You can read the full show notes at www.lourdesviado.com