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On this episode.. How she got into the mental health field specializing in eating disorders The different types of eating disorders and how to treat them from a mental health perspective Therapeutic interventions and coping tools to support clients Warning signs that someone might be struggling How to support a loved one experiencing an eating disorder   Connect with Briana: www.instagram.com/natu...

On this episode.. Addressing toxicity in relationships surrounding those in active addiction How to navigate being supportive for those in active addiction Support for partners of active addiction and how to be a friend What a relational detox is and how it can be supportive in healing   Connect with Katie: https://www.instagram.com/redesigned_mind/   Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshtth...

On this episode..   Her work as a somatic therapist and how she got into the field What somatic work is and how it can benefit your soul How movement and body work can support your mental health How an injury helped guide her to deeper spiritual work with clients Spiritual takeaways and the mind-body connection   Connect with Alyssa: www.instagram.com/em.bodied.sol https://www.salt2wellness.com/  ...

On this episode..   Her experience being diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder How her diagnosis led her to explore various treatment options What she learned during her time in treatment about herself Her experience working full time and being a house manager in a residential treatment center What has helped her manage her depression since treatment   Connect with Julie: www.instagram.com/juli...

On this episode..   Defining sensory regulation and emotional dysregulation How sensory overload can lead to sensory and emotional dysregulation How sensory regulation can help support our mental health by using the five senses as coping tools Tangible sensory tools to utilize to support our functioning when feeling dysregulated     Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us a...

On this episode..   Casey shared his upbringing and struggles with various mental health challenges His experiences in various inpatient facilities and mental health care across multiple states How he has been able to overcome challenging situations over the years Using comedy as a coping tool and medication management     Connect with Casey: www.instagram.com/caseymoran11   Check us out on social...

On this episode..   Leo’s unique journey from entertainment to social work His relationship with DBT and how it led him to his graduate program What DBT is and the various aspects of DBT How DBT skills are used with clients in therapy and in the classroom     Connect with Leo Massey: https://www.instagram.com/lmsw_leo/ https://www.facebook.com/leo.massey.3/ Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dop...

On this episode..   The roots of burnout in millennial culture  The difference between stress and burnout The mental health impacts and how it manifests emotionally and physically  How to spot the signs early and practical ways to cope        Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshttherapypod@gmail.com Logo artwork by Peach and Bean Studio instagram.com/peachandbe...

On this episode..   How Siobhan became a BCBA working with children on the autism spectrum and starting her own business How language around autism has changed in recent years What ABA is and how ABA helps with parent training, floor time, skill acquisition, and behavior modification Neuroaffirming care and how to get connected to resources to find support   Connect with Siobhan Gadallah: www.inst...

On this episode..   Where nostalgia stems from and pros/cons of being nostalgic Research behind feelings of nostalgia  How nostalgia has left it’s impact on people; specifically millennials Our personal memories, reflections, and feelings Trends from the 90’s and 2000’s Comments from listeners       Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshttherapypod@gmail.com Logo...

On this episode..   Her journey becoming a therapist focusing on men’s mental health Different therapy approaches between men and women Her experiences with male clients in session What it looks like for men who open up in therapy How women can hold space for men in partnerships Q&A from listeners    Connect with Dr. Audra Horney:   https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.audra.horney?_t=ZT-8uJ32yS3VdK&_r=1 ww...

On this episode..   How Hannah became a trauma therapist Defining trauma and the best therapies for treating trauma Misconceptions about trauma The window of tolerance, what that looks like, and ways to address it EMDR and how it works as a trauma therapy Connect with Hannah Guy:   https://www.instagram.com/revivetherapyservices/#   Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us a...

On this episode..   We share life updates and what we have been up to since August 2024 What we are looking forward to this season How the Los Angeles wildfires and other current events have impacted us   Thank you for being on this journey with us! Whether it is listening to our episodes, following our IG, rating our podcast, and sharing with others, we appreciate you all!     Check us out on soc...

On this episode:   Her ADHD diagnosis and how that led her to work with neurodivergent clients Neurodivergency and what it could look like  How social media has brought more light on ADHD and other neurodivergent diagnoses Her modalities and interventions she uses  to support neurodivergent clients Gender differences with an ADHD diagnosis and ways to find support and resources     Connect with Ch...

On this episode..   Her career as a crisis manager and crisis therapist What crisis therapy looks like compared to other therapies IOP vs. outpatient therapy Various crises response supports The experiences of therapists working with crises Mental health in America     Connect with Lauren Kamm:   www.instagram.com/laur.listens Work with Lauren (Missouri Residents Only) by finding her on Psychology...

On this episode..   How Emilee got into the world of therapy Authenticity and what that looks like in finding a therapist Authenticity in therapy as a therapist & how she shows up as authentic in her life Self-disclosure in the therapy room and its importance to authenticity Finding safety in being authentic and finding ways to be more authentic in relationships   Connect with Emilee Crowder:   ww...

On this episode..   We share our personal and professional updates What we are looking forward to this season What the future of the pod will look like & a look back at the last 4 years   Thank you for being on this journey with us! Whether it is listening to our episodes, following our IG, rating our podcast, and sharing with others, we appreciate you all!     Check us out on socials! Instagram @...

On this episode..   Her background and what led her to pursue trauma informed care What led Melissa and her partner to start the Centre for Healing How limiting beliefs are created and manifest from childhood through adulthood What a dysregulated nervous system looks like and how to find safety resources to move through stress and/or traumatic experiences Navigating your nervous system to avoid se...

On this episode... Her life experiences and gender transition journey from childhood to now Having a supportive therapist and how that helped shape who she has always been Embracing the life she has always known and getting comfortable as Wendy Her experiences with surgery, dating, and her work as a transition mentor helping parents of kids who are trans   Connect with Wendy Cole: www.meetwendycol...

On this episode... Her journey into the mental health field and pivoting her career What codependency is and how it develops How codependency can vary amongst relationships and upbringings Codependency vs. independency Building skills to move away from codependency Codependency on social media   Connect with Rachel Sievers: Rachel's Website Rachel's Instagram Rachels' Podcast: The Answer to Everyt...

TW: Topics around sexual assault and abuse, listener discretion advised   On this episode... Nick’s life story and how it shaped his views of his upbringing Tapping into your vulnerability and taking baby steps to be more open and personal with loved ones Finding tangible ways for men to shed societal norms to be more emotional and vulnerable How men can move past "what others think" in order to b...

On this episode... What is the mother wound? Building awareness around the mother daughter relationship How the mother wound manifests in our lives Learning to self-mother in order to heal Deciding how to move forward with your maternal relationship Connect with Sian Crossley  instagram.com/breakthecycle_coaching Find on her Instagram Mother Wound Course Become a Mother Wound Coach Course  Book re...

On this episode: How to find a therapist that fits your preferences Good practices and boundaries for clients in the therapy room Our own personal boundaries as therapists in the therapy room Knowing when it is time to end therapy or transition to a new one Preparing for sessions       Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshttherapypod@gmail.com Logo artwork by Pe...

On this episode:   Guljan's journey to pursuing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine The origins of traditional Chinese medicine and how it works How different organs in our body influence our mental health and what we can do about it How acupuncture supports depression and anxiety What a traditional acupuncture session looks like and the experience The blend of western and eastern medicin...

On this episode: Winnie’s story of how she got into acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine Origins of shadow work and working through the unconscious mind Digestion, weight gain and eating with gratitude Ways to find compassion in our lives and how to tap in to transform How to navigate discomfort and safety with shadow work     Winnie's website & IG : www.mindfulhealingheart.com Winnie's Bo...