The Witchy Therapist Podcast

In this episode, Stacey does a deep dive into the history of tarot that she shares with Charity and you! Why did the Ride-Waite tarot become the Ride-Waite-Smith tarot? Where does tarot come from anyway? Is it a magical and mystical divination tool or a way to tap into your intuitive knowing? We explore these questions in part one of our 2 part tarot series.  Resources in this episode: Star Seeker...

In this episode, black sheep therapist Dr. Tina Vitolo shares her journey going from a college student who is told by a professor that she should quit the social work program to a best selling author, PhD, and successful therapy business coach. After licensing boards were unable to provide clarification, Dr. Vitolo spent $11,000 and nearly a year of her time determining whether she could integrate...

In this episode, Charity and Stacey talk about how EMDR is a little bit witchy and a lot magical. They explain what EMDR is and the science behind it. They also explore that even though memory reconsolidation is scientific, it can feel pretty magical to the people who experience it. Special consideration is given to the topics of neurodivergence with EMDR, using EMDR for single incident trauma ver...

In this episode, Lisa Wheeler, LPC, shares her experiences recovering trauma memory. She shares the supernatural experiences that shook up her life and started the process, as well as the other experiences that led to her system eventually being able to remember her childhood trauma. She shares about the forms of therapy that were helpful to her on her journey, and the interventions from others th...

In this episode, Kanjana Hartshorne, LCSW, C-IAYT, Reiki Master, CCFP , shares her journey to integrating spiritual and somatic practices into her work, as well as ways she's found to make her every day work things that support her body and nervous system. We are very excited to share some of the ways she is creating access to these kinds of supports for all of us, including at her upcoming S...

We had the opportunity to speak to Jodi Silverman, LCSW about science and spirituality; trauma responses vs intuition; and her Soul-Woven therapy framework for soul locks. If you have wondered how to tell if something is intuition or trauma, this interview will give you exactly what you need. This episode was truly a joy to record and we think you will love Jodi as much as we do!  Resources in thi...

Hosts Stacey Aldridge, LCSW and Charity O'Reilly, LPC chat about Stacey's recent visit to Pennsylvania where they met in person for the first time! Charity hosted a Lughnasadh celebration and ritual which some of our past guests attended. A highlight was Vanessa Simmons, LPC sharing a sound healing with the guests, we have included a clip for listeners to share in the experience. Stacey...

We are thrilled to speak with Tom O'Reilly in this episode! Tom is an Parts coach specializing in neurodivergence and author of the brand new book " How to Understand and Deal with ADHD" which he wrote with his wife Charity O'Reilly, LPC. You may know her as one of the hosts of this podcast. Tom talks to Charity & co-host Stacey Aldridge, LCSW about the intersection of Inte...

Is the Enneagram personality system witchy? A lot of professionals seem to think so but surprisingly, co-host and enneagram enthusiast Charity O'Reilly, LPC (a 2w3) isn't so sure! In this episode, Charity educates co-host Stacey Aldridge, LCSW on the enneagram. Along with Stacey you will learn: What is the enneagram? Are online enneagram tests accurate? Can you type other people? What ar...

In today's episode we talk to  Lunden Abelson, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, about how she uses nature as a support in her trauma healing retreats. We also get into how she talks to her child about witchy things and what a witch is! If you have thought about ways to integrate the natural world into sessions, this episode will give you some ideas on how to do so, whether you see clients hourly or do immers...

Co-host Stacey Aldridge is trained in Dolores Cannon's Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). In this episode, she tells co-host Charity O'Reilly all about it! Along with Charity you will learn: What QHHT is How it differs from past life regression hypnosis Why Stacey decided to be trained in it and her experience as a client What being hypnotized feels like and if you remember the e...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Kathy Couch who shares not only her work creating a Grief Map for EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) but also her witchy experiences! Hightlights include Kathy and co-host Charity discuss the paranormal relationships that they have with their cats and Kathy talking about her children's past lives and finding out their genders from...

What is Induced After Death Communication (IADC)? Co-host Charity is trained in IADC and in this episode she explains: What IADC is What her experience was like doing IADC as a client  How her experience with loss inspired her to become trained in it  And How IADC is a little witchy. Until recently, IADC training was only open to EMDR Basic trained therapists. Due to that, it is mainly counselors...

Our conversation with Fenn, the Trauma Witch, was so impactful that we decided to split it into two parts rather than edit it. Make sure you listen to part one if you have not already! How do we maintain our integrity when we are in burnout? For neurodivergent clinicians, therapists and counselors who are autistic, have ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, or chronic illness, ethical unmasking becomes necessary. I...

How do we maintain our integrity when we are in burnout? For neurodivergent clinicians, therapists and counselors who are autistic, have ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, or chronic illness, ethical unmasking becomes necessary. In Episodes 6 & 7 we speak with Fenn Priest, aka the Trauma Witch. Fenn shares her experience with burnout, being late diagnosed autistic, and using somatic journaling to create a co...

Following up on our science of Reiki episodes, we talk to Vanessa Simmons, LPC, SEP, RPT about how she integrates Reiki and therapeutic sound into her sessions. Now that you know the science behind Reiki, learn how to integrate it into your clinical practice!  Resources Vanessa mentions in the episode: Reclaiming Ancestors: A Modern Path to Ancient Ways by Tanja Meyburgh https://www.goodreads.com/...

In Part 2 of The Science of Reiki, Stacey and Charity dive into the research. What does the science say about Reiki for anxiety, depression, and burnout? What did studies using Reiki with mental health professionals working in community mental health show? Can Reiki prevent secondary trauma in professionals? We find the answers in part 2! A full list of 166 published scientific studies may be foun...

What is Reiki? Wikipedia calls it a "pseudoscience" yet hundreds of research studies have been done to see if energy healing is effective. In part 1 of the science of Reiki host Stacey, a Reiki Master trained in Usui Reiki, educates host Charity on what Reiki is and isn't as well as the history of Reiki.  In part 2, coming next week, we will deep dive into the research that has been...

Our guest in episode 2 is Viridiana Rodriguez, LCSW. Vidi is a therapist, EMDR-certified clinician, somatic healer, and Reiki practitioner, as well as the founder of Amar Therapy and Amarte Community. Her work focuses on helping high-achieving women—especially first-generation daughters—move out of survival mode and reconnect with their bodies through nervous system healing. Blending clinical insi...

Welcome to the first episode of the Witchy Therapist Podcast! In episode one, your hosts Stacey Aldridge, LCSW and Charity O'Reilly, LPC discuss how they became "witchy" therapists. They discuss their backgrounds and surprising things that they have in common including: Growing up evangelical and being afraid of opening up to witchy influences like yoga, tarot, astrology, and crysta...

Coming June 2nd, The Witchy Therapist Podcast is for mental health professionals and healers who are ready to step outside the mainstream and the clients who would like to work with them! The episodes feature deep dives into topics like clinical use of tarot, astrology, Reiki energy work, and interviews with working counselors to learn about how they integrate non-traditional practices.  Hosted by...