What Your Therapist Wants You To Know

In this episode, Josh and Crystal explore their second book In the summer reading series, Atomic Habits by James Clear. They break down the book going over key concepts and takeaways and discuss who would benefit most from reading this book. They unpack why small, consistent changes often lead to the greatest transformation and how our habits reinforce our identity. Whether you're trying to improv...

Join Josh and Crystal as they discuss the first book in the summer book series! In this episode, they discuss the book Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. They define the three primary attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. They explore common relationship patterns, including fear of abandonment, emotional distancing, mixed signals, and the pursuit-withdraw cycle that many couple...

Crystal gives a brief intro for our summer book series. Join us as we work through 6 popular self-help books this summer and discover what we like and find helpful. Read along with us or just join us for the discussion on each episode! 

In this episode, Josh and Crystal discuss the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, how perfectionism and overwhelm can quietly drain your energy, and why waiting to "feel motivated" often keeps people stuck. Sometimes the goal isn't pushing harder, it's identifying what's emotionally weighing you down, reconnecting with your values, and learning how to take small, sustainable ste...

In this episode, Josh and Crystal interview Mallory, a local dietician who runs The Gut Edit, who helps us set the framework for our relationship to food. We explore what it really means to build a healthy relationship with food--not through guilt, restriction, or perfection, but through curiosity, balance, and self-compassion. She helps us unpack the diet culture, which often shapes the way we vi...

Graduation is often described as a joyful milestone filled with celebration, accomplishment, and anticipation for the future. But in this episode, Crystal and Josh explore the quieter side of graduation that many people experience but rarely talk about: grief.  Whether it's leaving behind friendships, saying goodbye to familiar routines, grieving unmet expectations, or navigating major life transi...

In this special episode, Crystal interviews Josh and his wife Elizabeth on how to build a healthy marriage. We explore what it really took for them to create and sustain a relationship, not just in the good seasons, but through stress, conflict, loss, and change. Rather than focusing on perfection, the conversation centers on intentional connection, communication, and growth over time. They are ho...

In this episode, Crystal interviews Baylen and Josh on their lived experience with chronic illness. We explore what's it's really like to live day in and day out with the burden and fear of carrying something that no one can really see. This episode highlights the mental and emotional side of living with chronic allergies, including frustration, isolation, and the need for constant planning. Liste...

In today's episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, we explore the emotional and practical realities of career transitions--whether you're changing jobs, accepting a promotion, shifting industries, or rethinking your long-term path. Career transitions can often be seen as exciting opportunities, but they can also bring uncertainty, self-doubt, grief, and fear of the unknown. From a therap...

In this episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, Josh and Crystal take a deeper look at happiness and why so many struggle to find it even when life "looks good" on the outside. We begin by challenging the common belief that happiness is a constant state or something that you can one day arrive at. We also explore how comparison, social media, and unrealistic expectations can distort our...

In this episode, Crystal and Josh explore what it really means to understand your personal values and why they matter more than what you might think. Values are the core beliefs that guide your decisions, shape your relationships, and influence how you show up in the world.  From a therapeutic perspective, we discuss how being disconnected from your values can lead to people pleasing, burnout, and...

In this episode, Baylen and Crystal explore people pleasing from a therapeutic perspective and unpack why so many individuals find themselves prioritizing others' needs at the expense of their own. While being kind and considerate is healthy, people pleasing often goes deeper; rooted in fear of rejection, conflict avoidance, and the desire for approval or safety in relationships. We discuss how pe...

In our 10th episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, we explore the job search process through a therapeutic lens. Looking for a job can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, rejection sensitivity, and even old narratives about worth and identity. Josh explains his development of The Pipeline Process, which allows people to focus on a framework and not allow the feelings to hijack progress. We als...

In this episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, Josh and Crystal interview their colleague Gabrielle about her clinical knowledge and experience with trauma. At its core, trauma occurs when an experience overwhelms our nervous system and leaves us feeling unsafe, unsupported, or unable to cope. It's less about the event itself and more about how the body and brain respond. We unpack how...

In this episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, Josh and Crystal break down the idea of love not just being rooted in chemistry but being shaped by attachment. Some of us seek reassurance and fear disconnection, others value independence and pull away when things feel too close. As you begin to understand your attachment style and triggers, you can learn to pause, communicate more clearl...

In this episode, we explore the definition of self-compassion through Kristin Neff's research, who describes it as treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a close friend. We highlight Neff's 3 key components of self-compassion: self-kindness vs. self-judgment, common humanity vs. isolation and mindfulness vs. over-identification. We also address common myths, suc...

Depression isn't a personal failure or a lack of willpower. It's a complex experience shaped by biology, life stressors, trauma, relationships, and how the nervous system responds to the world. While it's often described as a "chemical imbalance", therapists know the reality is far more layered.  Crystal and Josh discuss the idea that therapy for depression focuses on understanding patterns, build...

This episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know explores New Year's Resolutions through a therapy lens, shifting the focus from willpower to better preparing your various environments. Rather than chasing drastic change overnight, the conversation emphasizes grounding resolutions in identity--who you want to become and why--so goals more align with your values. This episode also walks throug...

On today's episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, Crystal interviews Josh regarding his expertise in AI. This episode explores the growing role of AI therapy tools, and how they can be thoughtfully integrated into mental health care. It explains what AI therapy is, how it can support emotional regulation, reflection, and skill building, and where its limits lie. The conversation emphasi...

On this 3rd episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, we're treading through the complexity of holidays and how it can be a mix of tension, anticipation anxiety, joy, stress, connection, traditions, and emotional exhaustion, especially around family. You'll learn how to set realistic expectations and how to frame boundaries not as punishments, but as tools for self-respect. Ultimately, we...

On this 2nd episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, we're breaking down the real meaning of conflict--why it shows up in our relationships, what it's actually trying to tell us, and how we can respond with clarity instead of reactivity. You'll learn the common patterns that fuel tension, practical tools to stay grounded during hard conversations, and the mindset shifts that make repair p...

This is our first ever episode of What Your Therapist Wants You To Know! In this episode, we take a grounded, compassionate look at anxiety -- what it is, why it shows up, and how to work with it instead of feeling controlled by it. We also share practical tools you can begin using today. Tune in for a real conversation directly from the therapy room! If you are interested in working with our team...