The Counseling Corner

Released: June 25, 2026 Guest: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC Episode Summary Welcome to another episode of our  Getting to Know Us series, where we're introducing the therapists and coaches who make up the Coral Gables Counseling Center team. In honor of Men's Health Month , we're continuing our spotlight on the men in our practice and the unique experiences and perspectives they bring to supporting clie...

Released: June 6, 2026 Guest: Dr. Todd Giardina Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach Episode Summary: Welcome to the first episode of our Getting to Know Us series, where we're introducing the therapists and coaches who make up the Coral Gables Counseling Center team. In honor of Men's Health Month , we're beginning by spotlighting the men in our practice and exploring the experiences,...

What if dating didn't have to feel so confusing, exhausting, or repetitive? In this special episode, we introduce Love Lab - an interactive workshop designed to help you date with more clarity, confidence, and intention. We explore the challenges of modern dating, the patterns many people unknowingly repeat, and how self-awareness can transform the way we connect with others. Whether you're tired...

  Released:  May 7, 2026 Guest: Dr. Mark Smith Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Emy Fernandez, MBA Episode Summary: What starts as a casual DNA test quickly becomes life-altering. In this deeply personal episode, one of our clinicians shares the unexpected results from an AncestryDNA test that revealed the man who raised him was not his biological father. We explore the emotion...

Featuring:   Tiffany Perez, LMHC Hosted by : Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode of The Counseling Corner , we discuss trauma with a focus on one of its most painful and complex forms: domestic and sexual abuse . Our guest, Tiffany N. Perez, LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Coral Gables Counseling Center, shares her expertise with Gabriela Reyes, a Licensed Marriage and Fa...

  Released:  May 22, 2025 Guest: Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Episode Summary: In today's episode, Dr. Alex (or Dr. Cheech), discusses with Gabi and Titi how he has incorporated into his busy schedule, his passion for music.   In addition to his business, he has created the space to be part of a local band – Chili Guys – and also...

Released:  May 1, 2025 Guest: Dr. Todd Giardina Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Emy Fernandez, Certified Coach Episode Description: In this episode of The Counseling Corner , we sit down with Dr. Giardina to explore his innovative approach to mental health and the exciting new projects he's working on. Our conversation goes beyond traditional therapy as we delve into holistic...

Released:  April 10, 2025 Guest: Cristie Besu, RN, Certified Sports Nutritionist and founder/CEO of Boundless Vitality Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Episode Description: In this episode of The Counseling Corner , we dive into the fascinating world of peptides with Cristie Besu, RN and the owner of Boundless Vitality. Peptides are revolutionizing health a...

Released:  February 6, 2025 Guest: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Episode Description: In this episode of The Counseling Corner , we dive into It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover—a novel that has sparked deep conversations about love, resilience, and the cycle of abuse. We explore the psychological themes in the book, discuss...

Episode Title:  #107 Do SMART Goals Still Work? Released:  January 9, 2025 Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Episode Summary: In this episode of The Counseling Corner , we take a deep dive into the classic goal-setting framework: SMART goals. While they've been a go-to method for decades, do they still hold up in today's fast-paced and ever-changin...

Title: New Year Resolutions - Do They Work? Released: January 2, 2025 Featuring: Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Each January, millions embrace the tradition of New Year's resolutions, seeking a fresh start. But why do we set these goals, and why do so many of them fail? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind resolutions, common pitfalls, a...

Title:  #105 Navigating the 1 st Trimester of Pregnancy Released: December 19, 2024 Featuring:   Tiffany Perez, LMHC Hosted by : Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach   Episode Title: Navigating the First Trimester of Pregnancy Description : In this first episode of a series of The Counseling Corner , Emy and Titi dive into the joys, challenges, and changes of the...

Released: December 5, 2024 Featuring:   Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT Hosted by : Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach   Description:  In this uplifting episode of The Counseling Corner , we dive into the transformative power of laughter and its profound connection to healing. Our guest, Nicole Herdocia-Oria, shares wutg Gabi and Titi, insights into how humor can be a bridge...

Title:   #103 🔓 Unlock Connection Now with Relational Therapy ❤️ Released: November 28, 2024 Featuring:   Bianca Gabay, National Certified Counselor Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Life Coach   Description:  In this episode, we welcome Bianca Gabay, a registered intern at Coral Gables Counseling Center and a student of relational therapy. Emy and...

Title:  #102 Men and Trauma Released: November 21, 2024 Featuring:   Carlos Escanilla, LMHC Hosted by : Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., LMHC and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Description:  In this powerful episode of The Counseling Corner , Gabi and Titi dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of men and trauma with our guest. Our guest, Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, shares invaluable insights into how soci...

Title:  #101 Breaking Free from Toxic Positivity Released:  November 7, 2024   Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the concept of toxic positivity—the pressure to maintain a positive mindset, even at the cost of denying real emotions. We'll explore what toxic positivity is, why it can be harmful, and how it...

Released: June 10, 2024 Featuring:   Cristina Fernandez Nicole, Esq., Certified Life Coac Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Description:  This podcast has been released in celebration of our 100 th Episode! Cristina tells us the story about one of her clients, a high school student, she was coaching to help her transition from high school to college. I...

Featuring:   Dr. Todd Giardina Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  Join host Emy Fernandez and Dr. Todd Giardina in this episode as they dive into the world of pre-wedding therapy, a powerful tool for engaged couples facing potential challenges. Discover how therapy sessions can help couples tackle communication issues head-on, address concerns, and develop crucial...

  Featuring:   Cristina Fernandez, Esq. and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  In this episode of the Why series we look into why journaling.   And for this podcast we brought in Cristina Fernandez.   In addition to being an attorney, she's also a certified life coach and certified yoga instructor.   She and Gabi will discuss why we should c...

Released:  April 18, 2024   Featuring:   Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  The podcast is the first of our Why Series.   Why we do what we do, for example why do we do affirmations, why do we journal, etc.   In this first of the series, Gabi and Emy discuss why affirmations and positive thoughts and the importance of being aware of the thou...

Featuring:   Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach and Recruiting Director Hosted by : Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  As a recruiter and life coach for attorneys, Emy discusses and breaks down with Gabi attorney stress, overwhelm and burnout.   They explain the difference between burning out because of lack of boundaries or whether it's because of the law firm culture.   They explain how many at...

Featuring:   Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT, Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  This podcast describes how to recognize when we need healing.   Sometimes it's obvious but not always.   We discuss how to incorporate and implement small self love rituals in our lives to move towards personal healing. ...

Featuring:   Sophie Schauermann, LCSW Hosted by : Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  Gabi and Emy talk to licensed clinical social worker, Sophie Schauermann, who works with sensitive children and their parents.   Sophie describes the traits of sensitive children. She explains the dynamics between the sensitive child and the parents and siblings.   And,...

Featuring:   Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, Certified Life Coach   Hosted by : Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Dr. Kilpatrick, a palliative care physician, discusses with Emy and Gabi the effects of guilt and not being enough for women physicians.   She works with women physicians on managing their brains around their feelings of guilt in a very demanding career so inst...

Featuring:   Dawn Goldberg, CPA, Certified Life Coach Hosted by : Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Dawn Goldberg, who coaches accountants on stress and overwhelm, discusses with Emy how mismanaged brains lead to mismanaged time which in turn leads to stress and overwhelm. Putting things on a color-coded calendar is not enough for productivity if we do not actually take action.   This podca...