Humantold Psychotherapy

"I’ve been there before. That’s why I became a mental health counselor." In this episode, licensed counselor Yinuo Chen shares how her personal experience with depression shaped her path to becoming a therapist. She dives into anxious-avoidant attachment and highlights how it impacts our ability to heal from depression, anxiety, and more.

“What sets us apart from dating coaches is trusting our clients in the process.” Mental Health Counselor Nadia Lyall unpacks her therapeutic approach to dating in NYC, and how understanding attachment styles can change how you date. She reflects on her role as a guide, not a guru, as she supports her clients in taking control of their love lives.

"It’s not resistance, it’s about capacity." Licensed Mental Health Counselor Sarah Morris explores the benefits of seeking therapy sooner in the fertility journey and demystifies the impact of trauma and shame, from pre-conception to postpartum.

"Gender is a big difference we have to face in our society." Mental Health Counselor Yifan Yin joins us to discuss the experience of being a male therapist in a female-dominated field, the nuance of supporting male clients, and how confronting gender biases can create growth and pleasant surprises in therapy space.

Join us for a conversation with Humantold clinician Rachel Blau as she shares more about her practice working with children and adolescents. She explores how her background in education has influenced her desire to destigmatize "problem" behaviors and explore their emotional root and support the child in navigating challenges.

Humantold clinician Brennan Spector reflects on his experience integrating Gestalt techniques into his work with clients, where he aims to bring the experience of being in the therapy room and the relationship between client and therapist to the present.

Join us for a conversation with Humantold clinician and supervisor Kristjana McCarthy as she reflects on her journey becoming a therapist. She reflects on the struggles with mindset she experienced along the way and how that influenced her growth as a therapist.

Join us for a conversation with Humantold clinician Mary Zottoli as we explore the importance of being intentional, whether about relaxing and slowing down, finding joy, and connecting with what brings our lives meaning and fulfillment.

Join us for a conversation with Humantold clinician Melissa Liu to learn more about her journey into psychology and the mental health counseling field, how therapy impacted her attitude towards work and relationships, and her passion around destigmatizing therapy.

Humantold therapist Brianna Campbell explores the concept of identity achievement and the work of exploring who you are and feeling confident in that identity, yet also acknowledging that this process is ongoing and there is no conclusion as we navigate life's transitions.

Learn more about the realities of building a caseload and schedule as a therapist with Zeist Rizvi. Zeist also shares more about what she's discovered about her style and preferences as a therapist.

Humantold therapist Christina Arceri explores how she works with clients struggling with disordered eating habits from a HAES ("Health at Every Size") lens. She also explores common misconceptions about intuitive eating and the importance of gaining insight around what's impacted your choices around food.

Do you ever feel stuck feeling hopeless or pessimistic about life? Humantold therapist Tashay Anderson gets it. In this episode, she explores how to embrace realism as a way to counteract hopelessness and how this influences her treatment process with clients.

Humantold therapist Zeenat Davis explores the importance of tuning into and not being afraid to express your real self, and how to work through trauma or pain that may be influencing your fear of doing so.

Listen in as Humantold clinician Morgan Dominguez explores her journey from dreaming of being a wedding planner to becoming a therapist specializing in sex therapy and how she helps clients unpack shame, abuse, and embracing sexuality in a positive and empowering way.

Join us for a conversation with Humantold clinician James Clementi on how he uses his therapist skills of active listening, empathy, and collaboration to succeed in his additional role of supporting employees within our organization.

Humantold clinician Kristina Damiano shares her experiences paving her unique path into the mental health field and how to face setbacks from others who may get in the way of your career aspirations. 

Join our intimate conversation with Humantold clinician Yiran Sun as she shares about her experience coming to the United States for graduate school and the discrimination she faced as a minority, yet the positive experiences that helped her cope.

Drawing from her experiences in her bilingual graduate program, Talia Akerman shares the nuances of bilingual therapy for Spanish-speaking clients and the importance of recognizing cultural customs beyond just linguistic differences.

Nandini Malhotra shares her experiences growing as a clinician at Humantold and challenges the notions surrounding therapist burnout by harnessing the rejuvenating power of rapport with her clients.

Tune in to our conversation with Humantold clinician Elizabeth Savettiere as she unpacks misconceptions and the shame surrounding body-focused repetitive behaviors.

Join us for a conversation with Humantold therapist Sanjana Reddy on the importance of establishing support systems, especially as emerging young adults, and how she manages the stressors of being a therapist with self-care strategies.

What does it look like to transition to the mental health field, after you've worked in other careers or industries? Humantold therapist Megan Wessler reflects on her journey from the art world to tech startups to now working as a therapist and why she believes no experience is wasted.  

Tune in to our conversation with Humantold counselor Kirti Sinha, MHC-LP, to explore what sparked her own journey to becoming a mental health professional, as well as how we can challenge and unpack expectations and barriers to self-actualization within different structures, systems, and cultural communities.

Join us for a conversation with MHC-LP Charlette Yan around the importance of destigmatizing mental health in Asian cultures and ways clinicians can honor and reflect the values of cross-cultural clients in session.