Open Mind Night

Original Air Date: May 17th 2022 Joining me on this episode is my guest Yu Chak Sunny Ho, Ph. D. (he/him) is a licensed psychologist and social justice advocate in Seattle, WA. He's mainly working with AAPI-identified individuals, international students, and immigrant population at Interconnections Healing Center, a group private practice in Seattle. He's also an adjunct faculty at the Seattle Pac...

Original Air Date: May 4th, 2022 Joining me on this episode is my guest Tiffany Romito. She got her masters degree in special education, is a special education teacher, and writer for bphope magazine for bipolar disorder, and has been featured in Healthline & the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ newsletter. She’s also a mom of 4 boys.  In this episode we discuss: Tiffany’s experience...

Original Air Date: April 27th, 2022 Joining me on this episode is my guest Kimmil Hollis, LMFT. Kimmil Hollis, is a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults who experience depression, anxiety, psychosis, and crisis, and has a passion for seeing people experience emotional healing and freedom through therapeutic techniques. She speaks and facilit...

Original Air Date: April 20th, 2022 Joining me on this episode is my guest Allie Linn. She is a freelance copywriter for therapists. She is a former therapist herself, but after working for 4 years in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and 1 year in an outpatient setting with children and teens with autism, she felt extremely burned out and left the field. She started her own copywriting business to...

Original Air Date: April 13th, 2022 Joining me on this episode is Monty Ghitter. He has 37 years experience in software engineering, 20 years of experience with bipolar type 1, and founder in the formation of the Bipolar Support Club on Clubhouse. In this episode, we discuss: Monty’s personal journey Acceptance of treatment How the Bipolar Support Club started  The power of peer rooms Vulnera...

Original Air Date: March 30th, 2022 Joining me on this episode is Dr. Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist, trainer, and lecturer, specializing in empowering people with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia, to reclaim their lives. He supervises therapists and Psychiatry residents in providing Cognitive Behavior Therapy skills and interventions, and is the Clinical Director of CBT SoCal, the CBT Cent...

Original Air Date: February 21st, 2022 Joining me on this episode is my guest Randy Kim. He is a queer Viet-Khmer American based in the Chicagoland area, original home of the Kickapoo people. Randy is the host and creator of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. He is a board member with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago, and obtained his Masters in Nonprofit Management at DePa...

Original Air Date: February 2nd, 2022 Joining me on this episode is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Marian Formanes. In this episode we talk about: What is art therapy What art therapy is like for adults Art therapy during a video therapy session What is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) The 4 categories of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Highly Sensitive Person and jobs Highly Sensitive...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Kevin Petersen. Kevin graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University, and he spent three and a half years working at Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network as an in-home therapist, case manager, crisis evaluator and outpatient therapist for Child and Family Services. Kevin has also worked part-time for The Bridge House,...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Davina S. Kotulski, Ph. D. Davina is a licensed clinical psychologist, sought after speaker, and award-winning, best-selling author with a thriving private therapy practice in California and Washington and an international life coaching practice. Dr. Davina facilitates workshops and webinars on resilience, self-empowerment, authentic self-expression, past lif...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Jessica Brito. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Take Control Therapeutic Services. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Social Work from USC. She is an Ambassador for Triumph foundation which is an organization that provides outreach to those living with spinal cord injury....

Joining me on this episode is my guest Helen Garcia. She is an ACSW in Los Angeles California. She received her MSW from California State University, Northridge. She is currently a private practice clinician and coordinator for Yellow Chair Collective. Along with her career in therapy, she also has a podcast called Helen's Mindset Strategy podcast.  In this episode, we discuss: Helen and Roby...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist in the State of California. He is a Therapist, Supervisor, and Executive Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California, specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia. In this episode, we discuss, Typical presentations and problems common to Insomnia Causes of Insomnia Attempt...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident. In this episode, we discuss: What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) What is parts work What IFS helps with, its ties...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident. In this episode, we discuss: Comparing ourselves to others What imposter syndrome is and what it looks like Messages...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Elaine Gee-Wong. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Altos, CA. She specializes in infertility and has completed the Mental Health Professional Certification from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as well as a year-long postgraduate course on Counseling for Fertility. She is also a trained Accelerated Re...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Monica Helvie. She is a licensed marriage family therapist in California and Texas. She is a certified EMDR therapist, a Consultant in Training and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. She provides online trauma informed body based interventions to help her clients achieve freedom from their painful past through insight and intention. In this episo...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Tracey Yokas. Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Art fuels her passion for connection in the community. A former entertainment industry professional, Tracey has an affinity for color-coded art supplies. She is the author of the book, Bloodlines: A Memoir...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Allison Ly. She is a LCSW based in Los Angeles, CA. She does video therapy for California residents. She is a first generation Asian American born and raised in Los Angeles, California and identifies as Chinese and Vietnamese culturally. She speaks Vietnamese conversationally. In this episode, we discuss: Forming friendships as a young adult Respecting your f...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Nick Bognar. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Pasadena, California. Although Nick's clinical focuses are men's issues and codependency, his mission is to help people become who they wish they could be- both in self-acceptance and in leading a more exemplary life. Nick also offers Action Practice Building to clinicians who want to t...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Dr. Jason von Stietz. He is a clinical and sport psychologist in group practice at CBT Center of Southern California. He specializes in OCD, insomnia, and sport psychology. He has provided team building and mental skills training for collegiate athletes, elite ballerinas, and the US National Sumo Wrestling team. He is a member of the International OCD Foundat...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Dr. Neeru Bakshi. She is a board-certified psychiatrist with passion for mental health equity.  She has worked in a variety of care settings and has served in leadership positions.  Being a South Asian woman, Dr. Bakshi has worked tirelessly to champion culturally informed treatment for South Asians. Note: in our interview she does mention a social...

Joining me on this episode is my guest Courtney Shen DeShetler. She is a Couples Therapist and Licensed Psychologist based in Orange County, California. She received her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University and her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She is the owner of SoCal Couples Therapy, an online private pract...

In this episode we discuss the topic of suicide which may be triggering to some listeners. If you notice that you experience distress while listening to this episode, please pause the episode and draw upon your resources (i.e. coping skills, friends, loved ones). If you need immediate attention, call 911 or go to your local emergency department. Joining me on this episode is my guest Shanni Liang....

Joining me on this episode is my guest Annie Alpers. Annie is a psychologist in San Francisco specializing in OCD and anxiety. She not only treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, including OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, but has them herself. Similarly, she both has and treats misophonia, which is a common additional diagnosis for people with OCD. She is passi...