In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Asia Hardin, a student intern at Capella University, studying to obtain her master’s in mental health counseling. This episode is all about toxic parenting! From identifying toxic behaviors parents might exhibit toward their children, to the negative and lasting effects toxic parenting can have as a child grows into adulthood- Asha and Asia discuss the many ways in which parents’ behavior can inhibit their children’s growth in therapy. Similarly, we also talk about the ways parents can play supportive, constructive roles in their child’s mental health journey. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Aubrey Harris, an LPC Associate at Crave Counseling, who specializes in person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This episode is all about how we respond to betrayal and emotional hurt! From coping with infidelity committed by one's partner, to hurting others in response to being hurt by someone else, to the benefits of anxiety and intuition- Asha and Aubrey discuss the complexities of human emotion, and how we often turn inward upon being hurt. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Connie Nash, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at Crave Counseling, who specializes in relationship & parent-child conflict. This episode is all about how insecurity manifests in relationships. From the polarizing nature of couples therapy, to the role a therapist should play in struggling relationships, to how we should respond to a romantic partner who is burdened by their insecurities, Asha and Connie cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Na-Tasha Carter, a student intern therapist at Crave Counseling, who specializes in working with couples and BIPOC women. This episode is all about the unique ways in which depression affects Black women. From the expectation of Black women to support and carry the baggage of so many people in their lives, to their frequent misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder, to the need for a space in which to be vulnerable and weak, Asha and Na-Tasha cover so much in this episode! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Tameka Turner, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Kenyatta Black Counseling in Arlington, TX, who specializes in working with children living within the foster care system. This episode is all about the complex nature of CPS & foster care. From the resources available to parents who have had their kids taken away, to the trauma of existing as a child within the system, to the unique challenges for children of color in foster care, Asha and Tameka cover so much in this episode! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with D. McKinnie, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing out of Arlington, TX, who specializes in working with children and adults who struggle with mood disorders and building coping skills. This episode is all about the the state of mental health for Black men in America today. Asha and D. talk everything from where Black men can find safe spaces in which to be vulnerable, why vulnerability can be looked down upon within the community, and how to find healthy outlets to practice self-care. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Amber "A.J." Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing out of Sappho Sessions in Austin, TX, who specializes in working with clients who have experienced race-based trauma and those within LGBTQ+ communities of color. This episode is all about the general experience of Black Americans in the modern mental healthcare system. Asha and A.J. talk everything from navigating micro-aggressions, to the value of finding a therapist who looks like you or comes from a similar background, and the importance of occasionally gatekeeping sacred experiences and events within a culture. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find A.J.! Sappho Sessions: https://sapphomentalhealth.com PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amber-a-j-jones-austin-tx/725464 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Dr. Marlon Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing at Johnson Counseling & Consulting in Austin, TX, who specializes in working within the context of culturally-inclusive therapy for those facing mental health, spiritual, career, and identity issues. This episode is all about the experience of faith and sexuality, and how those two concepts are intertwined, within the Black community.. Asha and Marlon talk everything from the lived experience of growing up in a Black body, the unfortunate and all-too-common experiences of queer individuals who grow up in traditional Black families, and the importance of sexual education and how it should be delivered to young people. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Marlon: Johnson Counseling & Consulting: https://marlon-johnson.clientsecure.me PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marlon-johnson-austin-tx/801852 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docjohnsonlpc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocJohnsonLPC Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Ashley Richardson Minnitt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor providing services at her own practice based in Round Rock, TX, who specializes in working with autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults and teens going through life transitions, those struggling with chronic stress and anxiety, and more! This episode is all about the diagnosis and experience of the neurodevelopmental disorders ADHD and Autism. Asha and Ashley talk everything from the variations and subtypes of ADHD, how to receive accommodations for ASD or ADHD as a student, our society's overemphasis on deficits instead of strengths, Autism's existence as a spectrum-defined disorder, and the misdiagnosis of ASD in young girls and children of color. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Ashley: Website: https://ashley-minnitt4268.clientsecure.me/#home PsychToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ashley-richardson-minnitt-round-rock-tx/1017195 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Tryna Jackson, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate providing services at her own practice in Austin, TX. Tryna specializes in working with adults and adolescents, especially those who are members of the BIPOC & LGBTQ+ populations, utilizing a person-centered therapeutic approach. This episode is all about facing and coping with burnout from your job. Asha and Tryna talk everything from the importance of setting workplace boundaries with your co-workers, ways to implement self-care into your work day, and the benefits many corporations offer (but don't make very public) to their employees. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Tryna: Website: https://www.newvibestherapy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newvibestherapy/ 5555 North Lamar Blvd Ste K100-A, Austin, TX, 78751 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Shannon Overland, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing play therapy services at her own practice in Austin, TX, Overland Children and Family Services. Shannon specializes in working with young children in outpatient, mobile, and Telehealth settings utilizing play. This episode is all about how children (and even adults) can benefit from the dynamics of play therapy. Asha and Shannon talk everything from the importance of helping children express themselves and cultivating their emotional intelligence, how the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the field of play therapy, and the importance of these services for children despite the lack of providers. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Shannon: Website: https://www.overlandchildrenfamilyservices.com Email: O​CFS@paigeoverlandconsulting.us Phone: (210) 951-8263 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCFSTX Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Opamen, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health services at Ellie Mental Health in Austin, TX. Dr. Opamen specializes in individual, couple, and group therapy, utilizing a holistic approach. This episode is all about mental health services specialized for and available to U.S. military veterans. From emerging treatment methods such as ketamine-assisted therapy, to the reintegration process for military families entering civilian life, to the stigma and risks associated with veterans seeking mental health care, Asha and Dr. Opamen dive deep! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Dr. Rebecca Opamen: Ellie Mental Health: https://elliementalhealth.com Email: ROpamen@elliementalhealth.com Phone: (737) 301-9007 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Takiesha Watson, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing services at Capturing Thoughts Counseling, her own practice in Austin, TX. Takiesha specializes in solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to focus on each individual client. This episode is all about how anxiety manifests, particularly for Black women. Asha and Takiesha talk everything from the importance of locating the core beliefs behind anxiety, the physical effects of anxiety, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected rates of anxiety, and so much more. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Takiesha: Website: https://www.capturing-thoughts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warmheartedcounselor/ Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Aaron Elam, counseling student intern providing 1-on-1 counseling services at Crave Counseling, at our Round Rock, TX location. Aaron is currently studying at Grand Canyon University, and he is passionate about working with teens and young adults. This episode is all about the negative stigma that exists around mental health therapy and treatment, particularly within the Black community. From the fear of being hospitalized, to the power a client actually has in finding their therapist, to the reconciliation of working/receiving support through an industry built on harming Black bodies, Aaron and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Austin-based LPC Toya Foster, who serves as the clinic director for The Center for Relationships! Toya specializes in couples counseling and the use of the Gottman Method in couples therapy. This episode is all about the ins and outs of couples counseling. From the frustrations and difficulties of working with couples, to the customer/non-customer dynamic of couples therapy, to the long-standing tension between Black men and Black women, Toya and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Toya: Website: https://www.findmycenter.org/toya-foster Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/thecenterforrelationships Email: office@thecenter4relationships.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Austin-based LPC Tracy A. Long, who runs her own private practice, Shades of Resilience Counseling. Tracy specializes in trauma-focused and relationship-based therapy for Black men. This episode is all about the relationship Black men have with the healthcare system, even outside the context of mental health. From the hesitance of young therapists to work with male clients, to deeply rooted patterns in the Black community preventing men from expressing vulnerability, Tracy and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Tracy: Website: https://shadesofresiliencecounseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadesofresiliencecounseling/ Email: info@shadesofresiliencecounseling.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down Crave Counseling’s newest therapist, LPC-Associate Aliyah White. Aliyah specializes in working with adults through the modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy & dialectical behavior therapy. This episode is all about what therapists can do to care for themselves! In a field where one must give so much to others, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to pour into their own cup… From the ethical requirement that therapists engage in self-care; to the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries with patients, family, and friends; to the many ways a therapist can engage in self-care, Aliyah and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Aliyah: Website: https://www.cravecounseling.com/aliyah-white-lpc-associate Email: aliyah@cravecounselingpllc.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Pflugerville-based clinical psychologist, Dr. Richard Mann, PsyD. Dr. Mann specializes in individual and family psychotherapy addressing interpersonal conflict. This episode is all about Dr. Mann’s own approach to psychotherapy, the Systematic Emotional Release Model. From the buildup and blockages that emotional turmoil can cause in those struggling with their mental health, to the importance of cultivating a balance and reverence for our many different emotions, to the heavy influence internal family systems has in the theory’s development, Dr. Mann and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Dr. Richard Mann: Website: https://www.insightpbhs.com/richard-mann-psyd.html Email: rmann@insightpbhs.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.