In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists

Join me 'Beyond the Intake' with Dr. Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC. Listen to her explore her journey as a clinician who brings her life experiences and values into the therapy room with her to help strengthen her relationships with clients and empower them to grow and change. She explores relationship growth moments with family members, clients, and other important people in her life. This intervi...

Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Dr. Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC. She is a clinician in University Place, WA and is the founder and CEO of 253 Therapy and Consult. Learn about who she is, how she does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for her. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Dr. Brako or her team, tune into next week's episode on our segment, '...

Do arguments feel stuck in your relationship? Like whatever you try just isn't working? There are 4 common types of conflict interactions and in this series, I break down each one and antidotes to ease them. Today, we explore defensiveness and how taking responsibility tends to help us get to the other side of the argument. Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Wa...

Have you ever been stuck when making big decisions? Does it ever feel like you just can't get started. Join me as I discuss how you can better understand your brain in order to get more tasks done and make those big decisions! Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen o...

Join me on this episode where I take Katie beyond the first session and deeper into her work and life journey. Enjoy a conversation about her journey in developing clinical voice and self confidence along with how she goes about helping clients discover more about themselves and their relationships. We discuss the ways she helps clients find change in their life and how she keeps her practice sust...

Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Katie Yost, LMFTA. She is a clinician in Spokane, WA and practices at Secure Intimacy. Learn about who she is, how she does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for her. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Katie, tune into next week's episode on our segment, 'Beyond the Intake', where I take her beyond the first session...

Have you ever experienced grief? Join me as I discuss its complexity and how it can show up in our lives. Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have a...

Join me on this episode where I take Joel beyond the first session and deeper into his journey and why he believes the work he does brings about change in client's lives. Enjoy a real conversation about his journey, maturing as a person and a therapist, and how he uses his real-life experiences to guide his work. If you've ever felt disconnected to parts of your identity and life purpose, this epi...

Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Joel Wadsworth, LMFTA. He is a clinician in Spokane, WA and practices at Rooted In Hope Counseling. Learn more about who he is, how he does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for him. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Joel and want to learn more, tune into next week's episode on our segment, 'Beyond the Intake' wher...

In this episode of In Session, we dive into how to detach from disruptive narratives in our lives and create new ones that are more authentic and fulfilling. Kelly explores her journey from being a stylist to a therapist and talks through building confidence along the way. If you want to learn more about becoming unstuck in your life, this episode is for you. Connect with Kelly! https://www.selfsp...

Do you find yourself overwhelmed during the week? Dissociating from your body or wanting to distract yourself from what's going on in the world around you? This episode is equipped with insights and tools to help! Mohamed Abdelaziz joins me to go Beyond the Intake and discuss how to listen to the wisdom of our bodies, how to feel more present and grounded when we're overwhelmed, and how he navigat...

In this episode of In Session, we dive into what goes into building healthy relationships with others and yourself. We talk through Amisha's journey of developing her confidence and voice in her family and in the therapy space. Amisha explores her podcast and its impact and what it's like being a person of representation for the South Asian community in the therapy field. If you want to learn more...

In this episode of In Session, we dive into purpose and identity. We explore what it means to be therapist of color and navigate a field that hasn't always made space for our identities and lived experiences. Kelvin Peprah shares his personal journey into becoming a therapist - what called him to this work, the challenges he's faced along the way, and the moments that helped shape his purpose. We...

Is loving our clients a requirement of the title? How can I, as a grown adult, ask to be loved in the way I want to feel loved? What if my therapist doesn't solve my problems? In this episode of 'In Session,' I sit down with Kayla Ritchie, LMHC, for a deeply honest and human conversation about her therapy journey - both as clinician and client. We explore what it means to ask for love - even when...

What does it really take to change the patterns that have shaped us our whole lives? How do I keep moving forward even when my mind tells me to stop? In the very first episode of In Session, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Ian Redfield, to explore what it really means to move through pain, rebuild, and live with authenticity. Ian opens up about his own story - the moments that shaped him,...

Host Mark Ponce, LMFTA, discusses how this podcast came to be and what inspired him to get started. He also shares a sneak peak into his first interview. -- Connect with me! Insessionpod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @ Rodney Tristan Lots...