Trust and Thrive

Ms. Carla Avalos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional who was born and raised in Los Angeles, C.A. She is a daughter of a Salvadoran immigrant mother. Ms. Avalos works full-time as a Clinical supervisor for L.A.County Dept. Of Mental Health and also has a part time private practice providing individual and couples therapy. Ms. Avalos is licensed i...

Emily (she/her) is an LMHC in MA, and an LPC in PA. Emily runs a small group practice dedicated to relational and attachment based therapies. Emily loves working with clients who are looking to understand themselves in a deeper way and feel re-connected to their authenticity. Emily believes in bringing her whole personality to the therapeutic relationship, acknowledging that the therapeutic relati...

Alejandro Sandoval, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner and director of Sandoval Therapy, a group practice in Pasadena, California. Alejandro is formally trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Structural Family Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Trauma Resiliency Module (TRM), Trauma Regulation and Integration Proc...

Hi all! In this solo episode, I share my experience in learning to sit with the discomfort, when it comes to anxiety. I discuss the challenges that come with learning to face my anxiety head-on and building more emotional resilience in the process. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com   EMAIL:...

Lauren Larkin, LMHC, is a warm and genuine psychotherapist with a Masters Degree in Mental Health & Wellness from NYU. She is both a therapist and content creator who speaks openly about her own experiences with mental health as well as her work in the field, specializing in anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues and trauma. Her NY-based virtual private group practice offers individual...

Simone Saunders is a seasoned Registered Social Worker, therapist, content creator, and speaker dedicated to fostering mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental health issues especially within BIPOC communities. With a wealth of experience in the field, Simone has emerged as a trusted advocate and educator, committed to breaking down barriers surrounding mental health. As the founder and d...

In this solo episode, I we explore the burden of constant guilt and my experience with feeling the need to prioritize others over myself. All. The. Time. I also share a personal experience at work related to feeling guilty for simply feeling happy. In this episode, I explore the parts of my inner child that have come out in these moments and how I'm learning to navigate breaking these cycles....

Hi all! We're back from a month long break. In this solo episode, I share my recent experiences of facing my inner critic and managing my anxiety, personally and professionally. I share my thoughts on self-doubt and responding with self-compassion, along with reflecting on my capacity and setting new boundaries. As always, my solo episodes feel like vulnerable voice memos. I appreciate you fo...

In this solo episode, I open up about my personal experience with OCD obsessions and intrusive thoughts, along with dealing with my inner critic.  I share some ways I've been able to identify my inner critic—and how naming my inner critic has helped me externalize that inner voice, creating less shame and more self-compassion.  Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive T...

Dr. Sarah Silverman is a Stanford-trained holistic sleep specialist, insomnia expert, and wellness consultant who's passionate about sleep health and wellness. Dr. Sarah uses a personalized, mindfulness-based approach to help improve sleep problems. Notably, she is an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBTi), the first-line, drug-free approach for adults with chronic insomnia....

Melissa (she/they) is a first-generation Indian-American yoga therapist that deeply believes in applying the culture and teachings of yoga to bring to light the long standing disparities in wellness spaces. She is passionate about bringing yoga and Ayurveda back to its roots, and reclaiming representation within the wellness community. Originally from Lenape land (Queens, NY) she currently lives o...

Celebrating 250 episodes of Trust & Thrive! Thank you all for your consistent support and for being a safe space for me to show up authentically, both personally and professionally. In this episode, I share ways I've grown as a therapist and in my personal life. I share my thoughts on incorporating my personality into my work and moving through the fear of being seen. Download a FREE Boun...

Amelia Knott, RP, RCAT is an art therapist, artist, content creator, and almost-author (coming Fall 2024!).  Amelia works online from the Slocan Valley of British Columbia (unceded Sinixt Territory). Art therapy combines approaches from psychotherapy, counseling, and art-making to support people in their mental health. In this episode, Amelia shares her experience as an art therapist. We explore t...

Dr. Justin S. Hopkins is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic scholar in Washington, DC. He is the owner and founder of Hopkins Behavioral Health, a BIPOC-focused therapy practice that specializes in psychoanalytic therapy for adults and couples. This form of therapy addresses the unconscious motives and conflicts that interrupt the joys of life. Dr. Hopkins is a sought-after speaker on race...

Hi all! In this solo episode, I basically take you into my personal journal and share my feelings of anxiety and imposter syndrome. I open up about some recent worries I've had and ways I have tried to manage my anxiety.  Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com   EMAI...

Elyce Mandich is a mama, wife, girl's girl, relatable human, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California. She is the owner of The Therapy Co., a private practice that provides therapy services to women in California and the creator of "big empathy energy ® ".   For Elyce, her why in becoming a therapist is connected to and inspired by personal experience when she lo...

In this solo episode, I allow myself to feel angry...with no shame. I discuss what's going on in Gaza, Rafah, and other parts of the world. I share my thoughts on what it means to validate our own emotions, even when others can't hold space for us...on letting oneself feel angry, when you've been taught to suppress your emotions and "just be fine." I'm letting myself...

Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual and bicultural licensed psychologist, speaker, and writer, renowned for her commitment to supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and first-generation professionals. As the founder of Calathea Wellness, a comprehensive virtual practice, she provides individual therapy and engaging speaking services.  Born to immigrant parents from El...

Hi all! In this short episode, I share some personal and professional updates, thoughts on showing up authentically, setting both emotional and time boundaries, and reflecting on my emotional capacity. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com   EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.c...

Shaurya Gahlawat is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, a Relationship Expert and a group mental health practice owner. In this episode, we discuss some common misconceptions about healthy relationship dynamics, how dating has changed with dating apps, the importance of awareness and accountability in relationships, unrealistic expectations we may see through romcoms and media, and more. FOLLOW SHAUR...

In honor of the first week of Mental Health Awareness Month, I gathered clips from past episodes with mental health professionals focused on different mental health diagnoses and their misconceptions.  The topics range from exploring depression, understanding ADHD in young girls, identifying OCD symptoms, addressing mental health stigma in immigrant families, and more. You can find the list of epi...

Joelle Maletis is a world renowned international speaker, psychotherapist, PTSD and trauma expert. Her passion is mentoring, coaching, and supporting people while overcoming struggles that are keeping them from living a meaningful and balanced life full of fulfillment, joy, and contentment. Joelle started JRM&A Inc. to help others discover their hopes, dreams and abilities to thrive through ad...

In this solo episode, I talk about some personal updates and share my experience with going through a hard time. I share some coping skills I have been using and open about my experience setting emotional boundaries, both personally and professionally. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE...

Jackie Garcia is a bilingual Spanish Speaking Licensed Therapist who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health among the Latinx community. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State of San Bernardino. After completing her B.A., she attended California State University of Fullerton where she earned a Master's Degree in Social Work.  She grew up in Tijuana, Baja C...

Sara Stanizai is a sought-after speaker, business coach and a licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer-and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities. As a queer first-gen herself, Sara’s clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, th...