Genesis Therapy Center

Mike and Hanifa are joined by special guest, Brett Clark, JD and Catherine Fairfield, LCPC. In this episode they discuss the facets of estate planning. They talk about their own experiences with estate planning and the complexities of the law and legal system.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. They discuss the topic of shame and how it shows up in various ways throughout life. They talk about the types of shame and ways to work through this feeling.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. In this episode, Naomi sheds light on the shortcomings of treatment centers in the Chicagoland area. They explore the complexities of these programs, the broader implications of their failures, and the factors that ultimately led to their closure.

In this episode, Mike and Hanifa discuss consideration in relationships. They talk about what it means, its significance, and why it is valuable.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Sara Allen, LCPC. In this episode they talk about trending words on social media. They highlight trending words, the context they are used in and their implications.

Hanifa is joined by our extern, Marchella. Marchella shares about social media addiction, what it means, how it is very real and methods used to reduce this dependency.  

Hanifa is joined by Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC and Joleen Hartland, LCPC. In this episode, they talk about the political climate. They reflect on how it is impacting the daily lives of people and the division in our country. They share their own struggles and ways to cope with these challenging times.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Elizabeth Fritz, LCSW. In this episode, they talk about trusting your own thoughts. Elizabeth shares what this means, why we are talking about it and how we can learn to trust our own thoughts.

In this episode, Mike and Hanifa talk about ChatGPT. They discuss what ChatGPT is, ways it is used and their take on its functionality from a therapeutic lens.  

In this episode, Mike and Hanifa explore virtual versus in person therapy. They share about the pros, cons and how the impact of the therapeutic process can change depending on the setting.

In this episode, Hanifa is joined by Terae Tatum-Blakeley, LCPC. They talk about death and dying. They discuss the stages of grief and anxiety surrounding this topic.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Joleen Hartland, LCPC, CADC. Joleen talks about addiction in couples. They share about its prevalence, the emotional and mental toll as well as their experiences working with this population.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Mary Leonhardt, LCSW. In this episode they talk about parenting stress. Mary shares about her experience as a mother, unrealistic expectations and learning to create a balance.

*trigger warning*: eating disorders, thin, fat, weight, calories, binge eating Mike and Hanifa are joined by a special guest in this episode. They talk about relationships with food. They discuss the complications of this relationship and how it relates to trauma and self-worth.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Catherine Fairfield, LCPC and Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC for the second episode on divorce. They share about life after divorce and managing the nuances of post divorce life.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Catherine Fairfield, LCPC and Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC. In this episode they talk about divorce. They share about the stigma, statistics, the emotional and mental impact.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC and Brian Gold, LCSW. They talk about what an extra-marital affair is, its prevalence in marriage and how to make sense of it.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by special guest, Nicole Ramel, LCPC. In this episode they talk about improv as a form of therapy. Nicole shares about what improv is, its history and how it can be therapeutic. Furthermore, they talk about their own experiences and opposing arguments about its use in therapy.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by special guest, Marcos Alvarado. In this episode they talk about finances. Marcos shares about his experience as a financial advisor and important aspects to consider when planning for your financial future.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. In this episode, they talk about our expectations versus reality. They explore this topic in different areas of our lives where we expect certain results but become disappointed with the reality. Additionally, they share about their own personal experiences as well as the client experience.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Brian Gold, LCSW. In this episode, they discuss what self-sabotage is. They share about the prevalence of working with clients who experience self-sabotage as well as their own experiences.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by David Barecki, Psy. D. They talk about self-loathing in this episode. They share about the prevalence of working with clients who experience self-loathing as well as their own experiences.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Catherine Fairfield, LCPC and Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC. They talk about what flexibility means in an ever changing world. They share about their experiences in adapting as therapists and what the client experience is like.

Hanifa is joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC and Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC. They talk about what a double bind is. Jessica shares about the theory, how it presents itself and its impact on clients in the therapeutic process.