Podcasts about LPC

SC Nealy, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC (they/she) is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, educator, and advocate specializing in religious trauma, complex developmental and sexual trauma, couples and queer/nonbinary relationships, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. With more than 15 years of experience, they founded the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative in the Washington, DC area and serve as Clinical Director, leading a team of queer- and gender-diverse therapists.Their direct, compassionate approach supports clients in unpacking past harm, reclaiming identity, and healing across the gender and sexuality spectrum. Dr. Nealy brings a deep commitment to intersectional care that honors lived experience and the full spectrum of the self.In This EpisodeSC's websiteSC on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

On this edition of The Mark White Show, we're focusing on two major health issues affecting millions of Americans: colorectal cancer and major depressive disorder. In our first segment, Dr. James T. McCormick, DO, FACS, of the American College of Surgeons, discusses the rising rates of colorectal cancer in adults under 50. He explains which symptoms should never be ignored, why delays in diagnosis are common among younger patients, and when screening should begin. Early detection can save lives, and this conversation highlights why awareness matters at every age. In our second segment, we turn to mental health. Depression affects an estimated 21 million adults in the United States, and many individuals with Major Depressive Disorder continue to experience symptoms even while in treatment. Dr. Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and mental health advocate Kelly Uchima share insights into the evolving treatment landscape, the importance of integrated care, and how emerging, technology-supported tools are designed to complement traditional approaches. Listen & share. It could save someone's life.

Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser, LPC, and Hanna Soumerai Rea, LICSW, examine how therapist reactions to suicide talk influence clinical care, integrating research and Internal Family Systems informed practice to offer strategies for staying grounded and connected in high-stakes sessions. Presentation. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

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Psychedelics are a pattern interrupt, not a panacea. They don't offer a "free lunch," but they do provide a "free snack", a brief, radical perspective shift that disrupts long-standing mental loops so you can begin the real work of transformation. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, the largest professional education organization specializing in integrative mental health and psychedelic therapy. Keith also co-hosts the Higher Practice Podcast and co-founded the Integrative Psychiatry Centers, a clinic at the forefront of innovative mental healthcare. With over 20 years as a psychotherapist and coach, his path into this work didn't begin in a classroom, it began at 19, on the 19th floor of a college dormitory, in the middle of a suicidal crisis that would reshape the entire trajectory of his life. Now Keith dedicates his work to understanding what actually moves the needle in mental health, not symptom suppression, but root cause transformation. His integrative approach weaves together psychedelic-assisted therapy, trauma healing, gut health, metabolic medicine, spirituality, and the science of presence into a framework that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis. In this conversation, you'll hear Keith's unfiltered take on why psychedelics aren't a cure but a pattern interrupt, a brief, radical disruption of the mental loops keeping people stuck. You'll also explore the spiritual dimension of trauma, the gut-brain connection most practitioners ignore, and why he believes healing isn't just personal anymore. It's our collective responsibility.   For more information about the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, please visit: https://psychiatryinstitute.com For more information about programs for professionals, please visit: https://psychiatryinstitute.com/overview-of-programs/ If you are looking for a therapist, consider the Integrative Psychiatry Provider Directory, please visit: https://directory.psychiatryinstitute.com For more information about the Higher Practice Podcast, please visit: https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ For more information about Integrative Psychiatry Centers, please visit: https://psychiatrycenters.com Connect with the Integrative Psychiatry Centers on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepsychiatrycenters On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePsychiatryCenters/ On YouTube: https://twitter.com/InPsychCenters On X: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1K0NagrJRPxLxu4K8Dhew/playlists

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with counselor and community activist Ariel Virk, MA, LPC, a woman who embodies a rare and beautiful balance: deep gentleness paired with fierce protection.The daughter of immigrant parents from Honduras and India, Ariel shares what it was like growing up between cultures, learning to navigate identity, belonging, and the quiet art of code-switching. She reflects on how her heritage shaped her worldview, her empathy, and ultimately her calling to become a therapist.Ariel speaks candidly about the emotional weight of counseling work and the intentional practices that help her stay grounded. But this conversation goes deeper than biography.It explores what it means to stand up to bullies, beyond the classroom, in systems, and in society. Ariel shares why community activism is not separate from her work as a therapist but deeply intertwined with it. For her, protecting others is not performative. It is personal.Together, Amanda and Ariel talk about:Navigating multicultural identity as a child of immigrantsThe quiet strength required to hold space for othersWhy joy can be an act of resistanceThe importance of community in healingSelf-care that goes beyond bubble bathsAnd the kind of courage that is both soft and unshakableAriel's name means “Lion of God,” and yet her power doesn't always show up as a roar. Sometimes it looks like steady presence. Sometimes it sounds like a calm voice saying, “That's not okay.” Sometimes it's the quiet strength of someone who stands guard over others without needing applause.If you've ever wondered how to stay tender in a world that can feel hard, this conversation is for you.

Send a textEver been told “antidepressants change your personality” or “you'll be on them forever”? We're cutting through the noise with a clear, grounded tour of how modern antidepressants work, why they were discovered by accident, and what real people should know before starting, switching, or stopping. We share the surprising roots of MAOIs and tricyclics, how SSRIs became mainstream, and where ECT fits today for treatment-resistant cases. No jargon, no scare tactics—just the essentials you can use to make smarter choices with your clinician.We break down brain basics in plain English: neurons, synapses, and the roles of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in mood and motivation. You'll hear why reuptake inhibition matters, what changes to expect first, and how to spot common side effects like sleep shifts, nausea, and sexual dysfunction. Just as important, we draw a bright line between dependence and addiction, and explain why tapering off—never quitting cold turkey—protects your body while you pivot your plan.Along the way, we talk stigma, ask the questions your provider hopes you'll bring, and explore how medication pairs with therapy, sleep, movement, and community to create lasting relief. Plus, a gripping “Winner of the Week” rescue, show updates from the Motor City Hypnotist studio, and a quick adoption spotlight for Minnie from Detroit Dog Rescue. If you've been curious, cautious, or confused about antidepressants, this conversation gives you the clarity to move forward with confidence.If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs straight answers, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Got a question we didn't answer? Send it our way and we'll tackle it next.FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC about chronic illness and medical trauma. Destiny shares about her journey into specializing in chronic illness as a therapist and her personal experiences with chronic illness. Throughout the discussion, Destiny defines for listeners what chronic illness is, as well as what medical trauma is. We discuss some examples of types of medical traumas, as well as common symptoms that may indicate someone has experienced medical trauma. We discuss the intersection of chronic illness and mental health and the bidirectional nature of these things. Destiny shares how both somatic experience and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be beneficial for those who have experienced medical trauma or live with a chronic illness. Connect with Destiny:IG: @thechronicillnesstherapistsPodcast: The Chronic Illness TherapistsWebsite: www.thechronicillnesstherapist.comMonthly Consultation GroupAtlanta Conference (CEs provided)Additional resources for therapists and allied health professionalsConnect with Me:Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to Work With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Confidence is not about loving how you look. It is about resilience, safety, and agency in eating disorder recovery. In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Dr. Marianne Miller sits down with therapist, educator, and podcast host Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, LPC @raquelleheinemann, to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers beneath body image distress and disordered eating. Rather than focusing only on surface-level body image strategies, this episode examines how confidence develops through resilience, meaningful connection, personal agency, and small intentional steps taken over time. Together, they discuss why traditional approaches to body image may feel incomplete, how unsafe environments can intensify negative body thoughts, and what it truly means to cultivate confidence in the context of eating disorder recovery. This conversation offers compassionate, clinically informed insight for anyone navigating body image struggles, low self-esteem, chronic disordered eating patterns, or the long path of healing. What We Explore in This Episode The relationship between body image, confidence, and disordered eating. Why confidence is better understood as resilience rather than appearance or personality. How safety, stress, and environmental context influence body image distress. The role of agency, assertiveness, and small achievable steps in recovery. Why meaningful, supportive relationships are foundational to confidence building. How deeper emotional needs often drive body image pain more than physical appearance. Practical ways to begin cultivating resilience in eating disorder recovery. A Different Way to Understand Confidence Many conversations about confidence center on visibility, charisma, or loving one's body at all times. In this episode, Raquelle offers a more compassionate and realistic framework: confidence as an internal, flexible resilience that can grow even when fear, uncertainty, or body image distress are still present. Through clinical stories and lived therapeutic insight, this discussion reframes confidence as something that develops through curiosity, connection, and repeated small acts of courage, rather than perfection or performance. About Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, LPC Rachelle Heinemann is a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing disordered eating, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She teaches courses on eating disorders and body image, provides continuing education for clinicians, and hosts the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating. Raquelle also contributes leadership within the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals New York. Her confidence and resilience workbook, discussed in this episode, guides readers through curiosity, connection, and small actionable steps toward meaningful and sustainable change. Resources and Links Rachelle's Confidence & Resilience Workbook: (Use code PODCAST to download for free.) Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast Bergen Mental Health Group Follow Rachelle on Instagram: @rachelleheinemann Related Episodes DIVING DEEP to Help Folks Recover From Eating Disorders, With Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, CEDS, @rachelleheinemann on Apple and Spotify. When Exercise Becomes Punishment: Body Image, Shame, & Disordered Eating With Dr. Lisa Folden @healthyphit on Apple and Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller Dr. Marianne Miller is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in: Eating disorder recovery ARFID and selective eating Binge eating disorder Neurodivergent-affirming care Body liberation and weight-inclusive healing Therapy and coaching are available in California, Texas, Washington, DC, and worldwide. You can also explore: The ARFID & Selective Eating Course The Binge Eating Recovery Membership More episodes of the Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast on body image, neurodivergence, and long-term recovery Listen, Follow, and Share If this episode resonated with you, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who may need compassionate, evidence-informed support for body image and eating disorder recovery. Your support helps more people find liberation-oriented, neurodivergent-affirming care.

Seven Strategies for Building Your Grandparenting Skills Portfolio with Drs. Michelle Watson Canfield and Ken CanfieldAs grandparents, we have a unique opportunity to positively shape our grandchildren's lives. By recognizing our challenges and embracing our callings, we can nurture our family and find fulfillment in our role as grandparents.Listen in as Drs. Michelle and Ken Canfield share how we strategically can be godly role models to our children and grandchildren. This conversation will encourage you to process patterns in your own life and further invest in growing and enhancing your grand parenting skills portfolio. And you'll receive seven helpful strategies.The Canfields have five children and 19 grandchildren. They both have their PhD's and Michelle has her LPC. Both are nationally known leaders and have committed their lives to strengthening families. Dr. Ken founded and is president of the National Center for Fathering as well as the National Association for Grand parenting. He's the author of several books including 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers and The Heart of Grandparenting. You can listen to him on several radio shows too! Michelle has counseled people for over 30 years and is the founder of The Abba Project, a forum for dads whose daughters are in their teens and 20's. Michelle also is an author and has written several books including Dad: Here's What I Really Need From You: A Guide For Connecting With Your Daughter's Heart. Michelle also hosts The Dad Whisperer Podcast. (Both of them do lots more and we'll hear about that too!)The Canfields offer encouraging ways to leave a legacy of love, wisdom and faith that will guide future generations. Thanks for tuning in.To reach Ken Canfield PhD.To reach Michelle Watson Canfield PhD, LPC.To reach Charlotte.FREE PDF of 7 Strategies For Building Your Grandparenting Skills Portfolio.

Most clinicians enter this field wanting to help everyone. But over time, we learn a hard truth: being willing isn't the same as being the right fit. In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner unpack what “fit” really means in clinical work. They explore how scope of practice, availability, client preferences, professional development, and even our own life circumstances shape whether we're truly the best provider for someone sitting across from us. They share personal stories of cases that stretched them in healthy ways—and others that should have led to earlier referrals. You'll hear practical ways to assess fit during intake, how to build a thoughtful “stretch protocol” for growth areas, and how to navigate referrals without shame or abandonment. This conversation challenges the myth that strong clinicians can treat anything. Instead, it offers a more sustainable model: intentional growth, honest boundaries, and clinical decisions grounded in competence—not ego. If you've ever wrestled with whether to take a case, keep a case, or refer a case, this episode will give you language, clarity, and a framework you can actually use.Brightminds AdPAR Ad This episode is brought to you by PAR. Explore the AI Report Writer here: https://www.parinc.com/product/ai-report-writer?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20Podcasts Learn more about the RIAS-2 NU here: https://www.parinc.com/product/groups/rias-rist-assessments?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20Podcasts To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com “Be well, and stay psyched"

Patience Riley, LPC, PMH-C, is a perinatal mental health specialist who bridges the gap between clinical expertise and somatic wellness. With 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Patience offers a multifaceted approach to healing by weaving together her roles as a therapist, RETAIN Parental Leave Coach, and 200 HR Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in prenatal care. Patience's career is defined by her work in high-impact settings, including psychiatric hospitals, crisis intervention, and military installations. As a military spouse, she brings a deeply personal understanding of the unique challenges facing service members and their families. Patience channels this dedication into her roles on the PSI Georgia Board and PSI Military Task Force, working to ensure every family—military and civilian alike—has access to the specialized support they deserve. In her private practice, Patience primarily supports clients during the perinatal period through individual therapy, yoga, and mental wellness workshops in her community. Her commitment to accessible mental health services and somatic healing is further reflected in her role leading PSI's Yoga for Pregnant & Postpartum Parents and her work as a member of the PSI Training Faculty and PSI's Alliance for People of Color. Patience has spoken for organizations such as the Wall Street Journal Podcast, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, the Service Women Action Network, and the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. Her insights have been featured in Vanity Fair London and Vogue Singapore, and she was the cover story of Military Families Magazine. She has also contributed to the CDC's #HowRightNow campaign,  Military Spouse Magazine, and Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of her advocacy and clinical work, Patience is a creative, foodie, and ""plant mom"" who loves a good festival. She loves doing life with her college sweetheart and their two sons. Her Website Individual therapy: GA & NE residents Yoga: National & international www.whoamamas.com email: info@whoamamas.com Military Resources: Military OneSource: Support for Military Personnel & Their Families Military OneSource Counseling New Military Parent Specialty Consultation Military Family Life Counselor Program Postpartum Support International Military Resources and support group Telemynd: virtual mental health care MMHLA: Military, Veteran Women, and Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet Military Reach: accessible and practical research for military families   CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast  

In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson slow things down to ask a deceptively simple question: what does "I'm fine" really mean? From aging and identity shifts to vision loss, assisted living, and feeling quietly pushed to the sidelines, the group digs into the unspoken grief that can come with life transitions. They talk about how losing roles, routines, and independence can chip away at a person's sense of purpose—and how often those feelings stay hidden behind polite responses. With warmth and honesty, they explore inclusion, belonging, and the deep human need to be seen, heard, and asked for our thoughts. The episode is a gentle call to listen beyond the surface, to make space for real answers, and to reach out—especially to older adults—before stories, wisdom, and connection fade into silence.   Full Transcript   Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.   Show Hosts:             Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com             Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS             Www.transitioningthroughchange.com   You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for listening!

Send a textWhat if one small shift could turn tense conversations into genuine understanding? We dive into emotional intelligence part two and move from the inside out—starting with self-awareness and landing on practical empathy you can use today at home, at work, and online.We break down the difference between empathy and agreement, why limitless empathy leads to burnout, and how “listening to understand” changes the tone of any room. You'll hear simple, repeatable tools: reflect what you heard, label the emotion you sense, and ask a curious follow-up that invites connection instead of defensiveness. We also get real about conflict—how to state needs clearly, repair after missteps with a sincere apology, and find common ground without caving on your values.Workplace dynamics get a spotlight with strategies for reading the room, giving precise feedback, and managing stress so it doesn't spread. Then we tackle the digital trap: doomscrolling, algorithm bait, and knowing when to disengage. If the news is vital, it will reach you—so set guardrails and protect your emotional bandwidth. To help you build durable habits, we share daily reps that compound: one emotional check-in, one mindful pause before responding, and one empathetic question in every conversation. For deeper study, we point to Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and the GLAD practice—gratitude, learned, accomplishment, delight—to train attention toward balance.If you want fewer blowups, better mornings, and calmer meetings, this one gives you clear steps to start right away. Listen, try the daily reps, and tell us what changed first. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find these tools.FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

  Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor   If you'd like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.   This is the continuation of a powerful conversation with Erin Williams about marriage and how to make it work. When “two become one” there can be some tension and stress and many times the trials and difficulties of life erupt in harsh words towards the ones we love the most. Erin offers some practical solutions to keeping the marriage relationship strong and thriving even through the difficult times.

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In Episode 54 of Supervision Simplified, Dr. Amy Parks speaks with Arizona group practice owner and supervisor Brianna Reinhold about what happens when insurance companies begin reshaping clinical authority, supervision structures, and access to care.After being placed under investigation by Blue Cross, Brianna shares how shifting associate billing policies, supervision restrictions, and audit pressures are impacting rural access, training pipelines, and ethical leadership in private practice. Together, they explore what this moment means for supervisors, practice owners, and the future of mental health care.This conversation goes beyond billing challenges. It asks a bigger question: Who gets to define quality care — clinicians or insurance companies?If you supervise, lead, or work within an insurance-based system, this episode will give you language for what many in the field are feeling — and practical insight into what may come next.Sponsor: Clinical Supervision Directory www.clinicalsupervisiondirectory.comGuest: Brianna Reinhold, LPC www.northernlightstherapyaz.com

Emotional eating after bariatric surgery can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply personal. In this powerful support group session, we explore DBT skills for emotional eating and how Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help you build a healthier relationship with food without shame, guilt, or restriction. If you struggle with food cravings, stress eating, binge tendencies, or feeling out of control around food, this discussion provides practical tools you can begin using immediately. In this episode we cover: • What is DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and how it applies to weight loss surgery patients • Mindfulness techniques to identify physical hunger vs emotional triggers • Emotional regulation skills to manage stress, anxiety, sadness, and boredom without using food • Distress tolerance tools and "urge surfing" strategies for intense cravings • How to respond to emotional triggers without restriction or self-sabotage • Building awareness to support long-term bariatric success Whether you are pre-op, post-op VSG, gastric bypass, revision surgery, or on a GLP-1 medication, these DBT skills are essential for sustainable weight management and mental health support. This session is led by: Anisa Grantham, LPC, MAC Georgia-licensed psychotherapist, Master Addictions Counselor, Bariatric Life Coach, and long-term weight loss surgery patient with over 30 years of experience in emotional wellness, food addiction recovery, and behavioral change. Brenda Hoehn MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP Bariatric nurse, certified life coach, Healing Touch practitioner, and VSG patient (2013). Brenda works with ProCare Health providing bariatric support groups, education, and nutritional guidance for patients nationwide. We also share information about ProCare Health bariatric vitamins, patient resources, and how to access ongoing support groups and free samples. If you are looking for: ✔ Emotional eating help ✔ Bariatric therapy tools ✔ DBT skills explained simply ✔ Support group guidance for weight loss surgery ✔ Practical coping strategies for cravings ✔ Long-term bariatric success tips This video is for you.   Shop Vitamins and Supplements: https://procarenow.com/   Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups!   Find Upcoming Support Groups: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub   Handouts and Resources From Support Groups: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ    Join our Bari Connected Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857060146125284     Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procarenow     How to Find Anisa Grantham: Website: https://anisagrantham.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisa-grantham-344ba984/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063815957370   Join Anisa's DBT Skills Coaching Group for Emotional Eating – 12 weeks: https://anisagrantham.com/product/dbt-skills-coaching-group-for-emotional-eating/   Anisa is an Affiliate of ProCare Health products- to save 10% on orders: CODE: ANISAGRANTHAM Link: https://procarenow.com/?ref=IDvE9SXlo-lp1&utm_source=affiliate

Send a textEver say the right thing in the worst way? We tackle emotional intelligence with practical tools you can use today to recognize what you feel, regulate your reactions, and connect without losing your cool. David R. Wright, the Motor City Hypnotist, breaks EI down to essentials—self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills—and shows how they play out at home, at work, and in your own mind.We start by making emotions visible. You'll learn how body signals often arrive before thoughts and why naming precise feelings—embarrassed, dismissed, overwhelmed—can dial down intensity fast. From there, we move into strategies that turn conflict into clarity: a 90-second rule to ride the wave, simple breathing to reset your physiology, and a crucial pause before hitting send on that rage-text. For couples and teams, we share structured conversation rules—no interruptions, clear turn-taking, and I-statements—that lower defensiveness and surface the real issue, whether it's respect, control, or fear of criticism.You'll also hear why IQ isn't enough when stakes are high and how emotionally intelligent leaders spot triggers, read body language, and respond with calm, specific language. We highlight a feel-good Winner of the Week about high school students repairing cars for single moms, and we close with a Detroit Dog Rescue spotlight for Cadju, a smirking charmer who needs a home.If you're ready to swap reactivity for presence, build a richer emotional vocabulary, and make better decisions under pressure, this one's for you. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a smarter way to handle hard moments. What's one situation you want to navigate differently this week?FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

In this episode, I'm challenging a common habit in school counseling: labeling student distress as “anxiety” before it actually meets clinical criteria.You'll hear the research behind "prevalence inflation," how DSM standards separate normal worry from clinical anxiety, and the four-question test that will change how you approach 504 plans, school refusal, and all your anxiety-related counseling referrals.Because when we mislabel discomfort, exclusion, or instability as anxiety, we don't just miss the root issue. We build an entire intervention around the wrong problem.Run the four-question test before you write the accommodation.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy. This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

My guest today is Jennifer Bohle, LPC. Jennifer is a trauma-informed therapist, content creator, and high-achieving creative based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She works with perfectionistic women to build self-trust, confidence, and worthiness while learning to relate to perfectionism as a strength. Through content creation, Jennifer blends humor, education, and real life --  using creativity as a way to make therapy more human and accessible, and to stay connected to the playful, curious part of herself that still feels like a kid at heart.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:-Jennifer's path into creating online content — what moved her from private work to public sharing-Working skillfully with jealousy and comparison, and learning how to genuinely support other creators-The values that anchor and shape her creative process-The unspoken costs and complexities of growing an audience online-And Navigating phone use, attention, and intentional consumption in a digital world—————————————————————————Jennifer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferanncounseling/Jennifer's Website: https://www.jenniferanncounseling.com/—————————————————————————Thank you all for checking out the episode! Here are some ways to help support Mentally Flexible:You can help cover some of the costs of running the podcast by donating a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/mentallyflexiblePlease subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes 30 seconds and plays an important role in being able to get new guests.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truthCheck out my new album, Holding Space! https://open.spotify.com/album/0iOcjZQhmAhYtjjq3CTpwQ?si=nemiLnELTsGGExjfy8B6iw

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This is a beautiful and powerful conversation with fellow dance/movement therapist Melanie Smithson about the deep healing that occurs when we go beyond the mind and tap into the wisdom of the body. We talk about moving with the energy in the body, dis-identifying from thoughts, and the liberation that comes when you integrate creative movement into your daily life. Melanie is an award-winning author of Stress Free in 30 Seconds and has just released her new book Shake Yourself Free, which provides accessible ways to start connecting to your body to move with emotions.Learn more about Melanie's work and connect with her here:Melanie Smithson, LPC, BC-DMT, CHt http://www.smithsonclinic.comhttp://www.facebook.com/melaniebethsmithsonHer new book, Shake Yourself Free, aims to make accessing the body's wisdom, in both the therapy process and in daily living, readily available to all. Get Shake Yourself FreeAdditional Resources for Therapists, Healers, Coaches, and Creative Entrepreneurs:Free Resource Library for Therapists, Healers, and Creatives: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/library-signupFree Facebook Community for creatives, helpers, and healers who want to lead from embodiment and wholeness: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embodiedleaderparadigmLearn more about our flagship group program for leaders, healers, and creatives: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/embodied-leader-mastermindLearn more about our 6-month community experience for somatic healing: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/wholly-humanLearn more and/or apply for our year-long, internationally accredited somatic certification program: www.healingembodied.com/get-certifiedAdditional Resources for those who want to embody more love, trust, and wholeness in their lives and relationships:Want to be a client of Healing Embodied? Book a free 30 minute Clarity Call with a member of our team, and learn how we can support you in creating more trust, love, and joy in your life: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/applyOur Relationship Anxiety Resource Shop (mediations, masterclasses, courses): https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/shopGet on our email list for updates, podcast episode announcements, discounts, and more: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/sign-upCheck out all the ways we can support you here: www.healingembodied.com/healwithus

Stressful moments are a normal part of raising kids, and that can leave parents feeling overwhelmed. In this podcast, explore how reframing common parenting challenges can help parents feel steadier, more patient and better equipped to handle tough days. Featuring Adam Miller, LCPC, LPC, Manager of the Klein Family Center at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health.  For more information about Adam Miller For more information about services available at the Klein Family Center

Growing up comes with stress, frustration and disappointment — and that's okay. Discover how resilience skills emerge as kids learn to name feelings, solve problems and navigate challenges, and get guidance on how parents can support emotional growth without overprotecting. Featuring Adam Miller, LCPC, LPC, Manager of the Klein Family Center at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health.   For more information about Adam Miller For more information about services available at the Klein Family Center  

A Profit First Journey: Confessions of a First-Year Practice OwnerStarting a private practice can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming—especially when it comes to money. In this episode of Therapy for Your Money, Julie sits down with Alex Antonucci, a first-year practice owner who isn't afraid to share the honest, behind-the-scenes reality of building a financially sustainable practice from the ground up.Alex opens up about student loan debt that rivaled the cost of his home, feeling unsure about retirement savings, and the mental load that comes with not quite knowing where your money stands. He also shares how implementing Profit First before opening his doors gave him clarity, confidence, and a financial system that now supports both his business and his life.If you're a solo practice owner—or dreaming about growing into a group practice—this conversation is a powerful reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to start. You just need a system that helps you make clear, values-aligned decisions along the way.3 Things to Listen for in This EpisodeWhat it really feels like to start a practice with debt and uncertainty. Alex shares candidly about student loans, financial anxiety, and why he didn't want money stress to follow him into practice ownership.How Profit First reduced decision fatigue.  Instead of constantly wondering “Can I afford this?”, Alex explains how letting the numbers guide decisions freed up mental energy and reduced stress.Planning for growth before hiring. From building buffers to offering generous benefits like PTO and retirement contributions, Alex walks through how he's preparing to hire sustainably—without panic or guesswork.Resources & MentionsBilling Assistant Pro by Productive TherapistVirtual Assistant Support – Productive TherapistProfit First for Therapists (my book!)Profit First AcademyTherapy For Your Money websiteGreenOak Accounting - www.GreenOakAccounting.comTree Pittsburgh - non-profit mentioned by Alex Alex Antonucci, LPC's practice page - https://www.waxwingwellness.com/about Podcast, YouTube,  and Other Written Assets Produced by James Marland 

Send a textThe devotion for today, Friday, February 13, 2026 was written by Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley, LPC and is narrated by Gordon Markley.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Mark 12:28-31One of the scribes came near…and asked Jesus, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these.”   Support the show

There are conversations that stretch you a little. And then there are conversations that gently but firmly rearrange the furniture in your mind. This week, I sat down with Keith Kurlander and Will Van Derveer—co-founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute—to talk about something that's generating a lot of curiosity and, let's be honest, some anxiety: psychedelic-assisted therapy. Before you brace yourself, this isn't a hype session. It's a thoughtful, grounded conversation about trauma, the nervous system, and what happens when traditional therapy isn't enough to reach the deepest layers of pain we carry. We explored how trauma shapes our personalities, how it imprints on the body, and why insight alone often doesn't create lasting change. As someone who cares deeply about the Enneagram and recovery, I found this especially compelling. So much of our personality structure is built around adaptation—strategies that once kept us safe but now quietly run the show. Keith and Will explain how psychedelic-assisted therapy, when done legally and in carefully structured clinical settings, may help people access and heal places that feel otherwise unreachable. We also talk about the risks, the ethics, and the importance of discernment. This isn't about chasing peak experiences. It's about healing what's unfinished. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns that insight alone couldn't untangle… if you've wondered whether deeper healing is possible… this conversation might open a door.           LEARN MORE ABOUT WILL AND KEITH WILL VAN DERVEER, MD, is a leader in the adoption of integrative psychiatry practices to treat mental health issues. He is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers and cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Van Derveer has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD [1] and written book chapters in the fields of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other clinical applications of psychedelic compounds. His passion is finding effective relief from psychological suffering using a vast array of the most natural approaches possible. In addition to traditional medical training, He is a meditation instructor and has trained in shamanism, EMDR, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis. KEITH KURLANDER, MA, LPC, is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers and cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He graduated Naropa University in 2005 with a master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, and he has practiced integrative psychotherapy and coaching with individuals, couples and groups for over 15 years. Keith's work as a coach focuses on celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who want to make huge changes in their lives, overcome long-standing patterns, and achieve greater levels of fulfillment. Keith specializes in helping individuals achieve optimal mental health and peak potential.   Social Links & Website (for promotional use) Website - Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC Instagram (Keith) | Instagram (Will)LinkedIn (Keith) | LinkedIn (Will) Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life (Shambhala; March 31, 2026),   

We're deep into winter, and now on the cusp of Lent as well, so it's a great time to dig into the winter blues on the podcast. Lauren Braun, LPC, LMHC of Marigold & Iris Mental Health and Wellness joins us to talk about:– an infertility grief workshop Lauren hosted at her practice during Advent– living and waiting through tough seasons like winter and Lent– what Lauren wishes people knew about how therapy can help in a season of infertility/lossLinks:Marigold & Iris Mental Health and Wellness (WI & IA)Lauren's Substack & PodcastCarried: A Desert Pilgrimage bundleMonk ManualSprings in the Desert - Ministries, Counselors, & Spiritual DirectionSprings in the Desert offers peer-based support to those struggling with infertility and pregnancy loss. It does not provide medical services, psychological counseling, or therapy. This information cannot replace professional medical and psychological services. 

  Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor   If you'd like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.   Marriage is both wonderful and work. God's design to express His love and mercy to the world is on full display in the Christian marriage and when two people make a covenant to love each other, it takes the love of Christ in each to truly make the marriage relationship work! Marriage is a tremendous blessing, not only for the married couple, but also for children and grandchildren - the stability and picture of grace and forgiveness speaks louder than a culture that says that marriage is outdated and worthless today. Enjoy this powerful conversation with Erin Williams on the value of marriage and how to make yours even better!

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Joe Nucci is an expert in breaking down how people talk about mental health. He's a psychotherapist who corrects widely misused terms, adds valuable nuance and explains complex ideas in ways anyone can understand. Joe reached over 10 million people in his first 6 months of posting content. His upcoming book "Psychobabble" explores why mental health information is so confusing to navigate and how to more easily understand different perspectives about mental health. Psychobabble Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free By Joe Nucci, LPC https://www.harpercollins.com/products/psychobabble-joe-nucci-lpc?variant=43731707461666 Find more about him: https://www.instagram.com/joenuccitherapy/ https://joenuccitherapy.com/ Additional Resources:

Joan Clayton had the career, the house, the plan... and the anxiety to match. In this premiere episode of "Lessons from Girlfriends," we're breaking down why the most successful people often struggle the hardest with control and what Joan's perfectionism can teach us about our own patterns.In this episode, we explore:→ Perfectionism as a trauma response→ Why career wins don't fix emotional wounds→ The exhaustion of trying to control everything (and everyone)→ Cultural pressure on Black women to "have it all together"→ How micromanaging relationships backfires every timeIf you've ever been called "the planner" of your friend group or felt like everything falls apart when you're not in control... this one's for you.Episode Takeaway: Identify one area where you're over-controlling and practice letting go. Control is an illusion. Influence is what you actually have.

What if the anxiety accommodations you've been writing into your 504s and IEPs are actually making your students more anxious?In this episode, I'm sharing a section from a recent masterclass inside the School for School Counselors Mastermind- one that had members circling accommodations on their plans before it was even over!You'll hear the research behind why avoidance-based accommodations backfire, how we're accidentally teaching students they can't handle hard things, and one dead-simple question you can ask yourself Monday morning to evaluate any accommodation on your caseload.Plus- someone left a review calling this podcast "tragic." Wait till you hear my response...********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy. This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Katie May, LPC, DBT-LBC about high risk teenagers. Katie discussed her journey in to specializing in working with high risk teens and families and why she is so passionate about this population. Katie defines what a "high risk teen" is and why traditional therapy approaches often do not work with this population. We discussed the most common traps therapists fall in with high risk teens and how therapists can avoid them. We also discuss how therapists can collaborate with parents to help their high risk teens while also maintaining the teen's trust and confidentiality in therapy. Katie shares some practical frameworks and models that are effective in helping high risk teen, as well as effective ways to safety plan with a high risk teen. We end the discussion by talking about Katie's book You're On Fire, It's Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors. Connect with Katie:Website: www.katiekmay.comIG: @katiekmayBook: You're On Fire, It's FineConnect with Me:Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to Work With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to take the next step toward emotional well-being? You're not alone — and the first step toward lasting change often begins with understanding, connection, and support.Tatiana Grant, LPC, NCC & Professional therapy can help you:Navigate anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions with clarity and confidence.Develop practical tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and relationships.Break unhelpful patterns and build habits that support long-term mental health.Feel truly heard and understood in a safe, confidential space.Whether you're just beginning to explore therapy or are seeking deeper insight and growth, finding a qualified clinician who understands your struggle is essential. Writing a strong therapist profile — like those you'll find on Psychology Today — shows how clinicians connect with ideal clients and invite people to take that brave first step toward healing.

Most mental health professionals have felt it at some point but rarely say it out loud: the fear that they don't really belong, that they're one mistake away from being exposed as a fraud. In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner unpack imposter syndrome as it shows up in clinicians across all stages of their careers. They explore why imposter syndrome is more common in thoughtful, conscientious professionals, how it often shows up during transitions and high-stakes moments, and why it's not a diagnosis or a sign of incompetence. The conversation focuses on reframing imposter syndrome as a signal of growth rather than a flaw, the role of shame and silence in making it worse, and practical ways clinicians can respond when self-doubt creeps in. This episode offers normalization, perspective, and grounded strategies for clinicians who care deeply about their work and sometimes wonder if they're doing it right.Brightminds AdPAR Ad To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched" #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Bria Wannamaker, MA, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Bria Wannamaker Psychotherapy, where she offers trauma-informed, attachment-centered therapy for adults navigating anxiety, grief, relationship pain, and life transitions.She blends somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and compassionate insight to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and build more authentic relationships. Bria also offers workshops, training, and community education to support emotional literacy and healing beyond the therapy room.https://www.briawannamakerpsychotherapy.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

"Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you."~ 1 Peter 5:7What is anxiety, really?How do I process my anxiety when it's not helpful?Seriously - thanking God for my anxiety?In this episode of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat welcome licensed professional counselor Catherine DiNuzzo for a deep dive into anxiety—what it is, why it happens, and how to manage it. Catherine DiNuzzo shares her insights on the biology of anxiety, her work with clients, and the importance of approaching anxiety with self-compassion rather than fear (or more anxiety). The discussion covers the reasons that God built anxiety into our experience, practical strategies for managing anxiety, and how parents can support anxious children. Highlights include Catherine DiNuzzo's perspective on thanking God for anxiety, grounding techniques, and the ways the Catholic faith naturally integrates mental wellness. With relatable stories and actionable advice, this episode offers hope, empathy, and spiritual wisdom for anyone looking to find peace amidst the struggles of modern life. And yes, you'll even thank God for your anxiety.Catherine DiNuzzo, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice, who also operates Sacred Heart Mental Wellness. Catherine earned her Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Prior to her private practice, Catherine worked for several years in both schools and in agency counseling, especially with Veterans. She has spoken internationally and with many Catholic events & organizations on the topic of mental wellness.Catherine and her husband, Dave, live in a small rural town in the middle of Kansas with their four amazing children.Episode 92 Show NotesReflection QuestionsChapters:0:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards14:02: Why did that make me anxious?21:55: What is (and isn't) anxiety?28:06: What causes anxiety?34:44: But the Bible says to NOT be anxious...41:30: How do I calm unnecessary anxiety?48:34: Helping our kids with their anxiety52:37: Challenge By ChoiceGet your copy of He Leadeth Me for our Lenten book studyLet us know your thoughts on this 3-minute This Whole Life listener surveySupport the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters! Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

You hold a master's degree. You studied crisis intervention, psychopathology, and therapeutic technique.So why is your profession still fighting to be seen as essential?It doesn't have to stay this way- but the window is closing.In this episode, I lay out two possible futures for school counseling: one that ends in irrelevance, and one where we finally become the campus influence we were meant to be.What's pushing us toward the wrong path isn't what most counselors think.And fixing it will require a shift few are talking about.Stop being helpful. Start being undeniable.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy. This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

What was your biggest Takeaway from this Episode! I would Love to hear from you!What if helping your child is actually teaching them to stay quiet, comply, and people-please authority figures?In Part Two of this powerful series, Anita Sandoval, LPC, and Gladys Cortez, LPC-S, unpack the uncomfortable truth many parents never realize: over-protection and misdirected advocacy can silence a child's voice instead of empowering it.This episode dives deep into IEPs, 504 plans, ADA rights, neurodivergence, and developmental readiness, revealing how well-intentioned parents may accidentally place adult-level responsibility on children whose brains are still developing.If you've ever wondered:Why your child won't ask for helpWhy accommodations exist but aren't usedWhy “good parenting” sometimes creates anxious, compliant adults

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Most school counselors aren't ineffective.They're mis-measured.In this episode, Steph challenges one of the profession's most sacred assumptions and names something about her own work that most counselors wouldn't dare say out loud.This conversation explores what it means to do catalytic work in a system obsessed with finished products, and why that mismatch is costing counselors their confidence.*********************************Join the next-level conversation in my Substack.*********************************Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! *********************************All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems. This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

When Jesus began His Church, He did not intend for us to live out our calling in isolation from our fellow believers. He prayed that we would, as the Church, be united as one body. The Apostle Paul also reminded the believers in Corinth that they as part of the body of Christ, indeed functioned like a human body, with many necessary and integral parts, fit together by God Himself for the edification of the saints and the glory of God. This week we continue our conversation with Pastor Chris Legg of South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas about how he creatively and practically integrates apologetics into his ministry and how each one of us is an apologist, whether we are professionally trained in the field of apologetics or not. Also, Daniel shares his recent terrifying experience in the Grand Canyon. You don't want to miss this episode! Pastor Chris Legg, LPC, and his wife Ginger have been living out the parable of God's love for His people since 1993 and have been blessed with five great kids. He is the Lead Pastor at South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler, TX (https://www.southspring.org ) and is also the founding owner and clinical director of Alethia Family Counseling Center( https://www.alethiacounseling.com ), which offers training, counseling, speaking and business consulting in several locations in Texas.   He and his son Mark are the authors of the book Sex and Marriage, which is intended torestore the power God intended in our marriages.Learn more about SSBC at  www.southspring.org More about Alethia at https://www.alethiacounseling.comContact Chris, read any of his articles, and look for other resources at hiswebsite at https://www.chrismlegg.com and at https://chrismlegg.substack.com/. Resources from Watchman Fellowship: Apologetics Profile podcast interview with Robert Bowman, Jr., about different approaches to Christian apologetics. Atheism Profile by Robert Bowman Jr.: www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdf Word Faith Movement Profile by Robert Bowman Jr.: www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/wordfaithprofile.pdfFaith Has Its Reasons: Integrative Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith, by Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman Jr. (https://amzn.to/2YKeecD)Fast Facts on Apologetics.FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, approx. 700-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In this episode of the NeuroVeda podcast, we sit down with Sujatha Reddy, LPC, BC-TAM, BAMS, a deeply experienced mental health clinician and Ayurvedic practitioner whose work bridges ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic practice. Sujatha is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Ohio, a Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator in Colorado, a Board-Certified Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner, certified psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, holosomatic breathwork therapist, and yoga therapist. With over 35 years of Ayurvedic practice in the U.S. and 25 years in the mental health field, she brings a rare depth of perspective to the conversation. She is the founder and executive director of Ayumind LLC and Heartland Wellness PLLC, and also owns a Humanly mental health franchise in Lakewood, Colorado.Together, we explore the Ayurvedic understanding of mental health as a metabolic and systemic process rather than a standalone diagnosis. Sujatha explains the concept of the koshas, the layers of self, and how disconnection across these layers contributes to anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. She shares how the gunas shape our mental and emotional states, and how practices like breathwork, meditation, mantra, yoga therapy, and personalized Ayurvedic protocols can release stored trauma and restore balance. This episode offers a powerful look at truly integrative mental health care, blending Ayurveda, Western psychology, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address root causes rather than symptoms, while emphasizing the importance of resilience, community, and reconnection to self in healing.TakeawaysAyurveda views mental health as a metabolic disorder.The mind is interconnected with the body and spirit.Understanding the koshas helps in addressing mental health.Disconnection from self leads to anxiety and depression.Breathwork can release trauma stored in the body.The gunas influence our mental and emotional states.Personalized programs are essential for mental health.Holistic approaches integrate body, mind, and spirit.Ayurvedic practices can enhance resilience and well-being.Community and social engagement are vital for mental health.

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In this powerful conversation, host Erin Kerry is joined by Gina Birkemeier, LPC—licensed professional counselor, international speaker, and award-winning author of Generations Deep. Gina is a leading voice on generational trauma, helping thousands understand how faith, neuroscience, biology, and epigenetics intersect to shape our emotional and spiritual health. Together, they explore how trauma can be passed down through both learned behavior and biological imprinting—and how God designed the brain and nervous system with the capacity to heal, rewire, and experience safety again. Key Topics: - What generational trauma actually is and how it shows up in everyday life - How epigenetics influences genetic expression and emotional patterns - Why God's nervous system design equips us to shift our default settings - The neuroscience behind being “wired for healing” - How to find safety in discomfort and build resilience - The generational impact of shame and how it fuels the fawn response - Why breaking patterns begins with awareness—not self-blame This episode offers both scientific grounding and Biblical hope, reminding you that what runs in your family doesn't have to run your life. About Gina: Instagram: @myoutloudvoice
Book: Generations Deep
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Caring is what makes you good at this job. It's also what puts you in the most danger.If you're a school counselor who still cares deeply about students, but you've noticed yourself feeling flatter, heavier, or more guarded than you used to- this episode is for you.You're still showing up. Still doing the work. But the caring itself has started to weigh on you, and you don't know why.In this episode, I talk about a kind of exhaustion that doesn't come from being busy or overwhelmed. It builds from sitting with hard stories, holding emotional weight, and being the safe place for everyone else inside a role that rarely offers closure or relief.This isn't about burnout.It's about the unspoken cost of compassion in school counseling.If you've ever thought, "Something feels wrong, but I don't know how to name it," this conversation will help make it make sense.*********************************Episodes I referred to:Ep. 87- Some of the Best School Counseling Advice I've Ever HeardEp. 180- The Question School Counselors NEVER Get AskedEp. 181- Why School Counselors Are So Tired (It's Not Burnout)*********************************Join the next-level conversation in my Substack.*********************************Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! *********************************All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy. This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

Couples Values Construction for 2026⁠ Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. ⁠HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026⁠ Join Cayla Bozovich, LPC, EFCT for a jam packed and fun weekend of learning about how to take your relationship back to a 10 ⁠Get $100 off Spark My Relationship⁠ 14 hours of relationship content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices