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The Counseling CornerA Balanced Life with Passion Projects 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 be present for his family and friends. They dive into the transformative power of passion projects — those meaningful, energizing pursuits that fuel your c...2025-05-2233 minThe Counseling CornerTherapy Without the Couch 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 wellness—mental, physical, and everything in between. Dr. Giardina highlights the essential lifestyle changes we can make to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. We also discuss con...2025-05-0148 minThe Counseling Corner#112 Unlocking the Power of Peptides with Boundless Vitality 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 and wellness, offering benefits ranging from enhanced recovery and anti-aging to improved cognitive function and overall vitality. Our guest breaks down what peptides are, how they work, and how they can be used to optimize h...2025-03-3136 minThe Counseling Corner#108 A Deep Dive into "It Ends With Us" 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 its impact on readers, and share professional insights on recognizing unhealthy relationships and breaking generational patterns. What You'll Learn: ✔️ How It Ends With Us portrays domestic violence and emotion...2025-03-3135 minThe Counseling Corner#107 Setting Goals - Do SMART Goals Still Work? 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-changing world? We explore how this system can help you stay focused, whether it’s still relevant, and when it might fall short. What You’ll Learn in This Episo...2025-01-1047 minThe Counseling Corner#106 New Year Resolutions - Do They Work?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, and strategies for success. Resolutions represent a firm decision for change, fueled by optimism and the symbolic reset of a new year. Popular goals include we...2025-01-0243 minThe Counseling Corner#105 Navigating the 1st Trimester of Pregnancy Title: #105 Navigating the 1st 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 first trimester of pregnancy with Tiffany Perez. Tiffany joins them to share her insights and experiences. From hormonal shifts to emotional highs and lows, they discuss what to expect duri...2024-12-2041 minThe Counseling Corner#104 The Importance of Laughter 😂✨💖 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 to resilience, a tool for processing trauma, and a way to foster deeper connections in our relationships. Whether you’re looking to bring more joy into your life or seeking ways to navig...2024-12-0539 minThe Counseling Corner#103 🔓 Unlock Connection Now with Relational Therapy ❤️ 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 Titi sit down with Bianca to explore the transformative power of relational therapy in fostering deeper connections—both with us and with others. Bianca sheds light on how healthy relationships profoundly in...2024-11-2837 minThe Counseling Corner#102 Men and Trauma 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 societal expectations, cultural norms, and personal experiences shape men’s responses to trauma. Together, we explore the barriers men face in seeking help, the importance of addressing emotional wounds, and pr...2024-11-2143 minThe Counseling Corner#101 Breaking Free from Toxic Positivity 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 differs from healthy optimism. Gabi and Emy discuss the importance of validating your own emotions and how to support others authentically when they’re facing difficult...2024-11-0723 minThe Counseling Corner#100 The 100 Foot Wave 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 100th 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. In preparing her personal statement, her Client used the documentary “The 100 Foot Wave” as a metaphor for life and her transition from high school to college...2024-06-1044 minThe Counseling Corner#99 Pre Wedding Therapy 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 relationship skills. Uncover the pain points that many couples face before tying the knot and explore how pre-wedding therapy can strengthen their bond, enhance understanding, and lay the groundwork for a fulfilling and suc...2024-05-0935 minThe Counseling Corner#98 Why Journaling 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 consider taking up journaling and how they use it as a tool with their clients. Gabi and Cristina discuss how journaling helps organize ou...2024-05-0244 minThe Counseling Corner#97 Why Affirmations and Positive Thoughts 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 thoughts that come through. They discuss the techniques they use with their clients to help them move out of their...2024-04-1834 minThe Counseling Corner#96 Attorney Burnout 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 attorneys jump from job to job trying to find the best place but they jump with the same thoughts and feelings therefore it will be difficult to be happy anywhere if the...2024-04-0738 minThe Counseling Corner#95 Love Your Way to Healing – Tough Love Retreat 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. We also discuss the one-day Tough Love Retreat Coral Gables Counseling Center has twice a year. Our next one is on November 19, 2023, and we want to invite everyone to enjoy a day just...2023-10-0945 minThe Counseling Corner#94 Parenting Sensitive Children 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, she gives us tips on the best ways to live with a sensitive child. For more information you can visit her website at RootedRhythm.com or email her at sophie@rootedrhythm.com.2023-06-1543 minThe Counseling Corner#93 On Guilt and Enoughness for Women PhysiciansFeaturing: 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 instead they can lead a more fulfilling emotional life. For more on working with Dr. Kilpatrick, you can visit her website at https://positivespindr.com/2023-05-1232 minThe Counseling Corner#92 Dawn Goldberg on Brain Management and Productivity 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 podcast is rich with information on how we can turn our productivity around without the overwhelm. To take The Smarter Accountant Quiz and to get more information on her book The Smarter Ac...2023-04-3050 minThe Counseling Corner#90 Cholesterol with Alejandra Boker Title: #90 Cholesterol with Alejandra Boker Featuring: and Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Gabi and Emy host Alejandra Boker, a certified nutritionist and dietician. She is the owner of Functional Bites and has now partnered with a coach and personal trainer and created HealthPod. An online health membership program. Alejandra, Emy and Gabi discuss functional nutrition where we get to the root cause of symptoms. They discuss cholestorol health an...2023-03-0937 minThe Counseling Corner#89 Retreats and Sex Talk Title: #89 Retreats and Sex Talk Released: March 2, 2023 Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: In this episode Gabi and Nikki discuss their upcoming annual one day retreat, Tough Love. They share the purpose of the retreat, who it’s for and what you will be getting out of it. They also discuss sex in relationships and that it is one of the topics they will be discussing this year. 2023-03-0133 minThe Counseling Corner#88 Toddler Tantums Title: #88 Toddler Tantrums Released: February 23, 2023 Featuring: Erika Fernandez de Castro, LCSW Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: In this episode we discuss a topic we’ve never discussed in the past. Navigating the toddler tantrums. Erika explains how tantrums are a way for toddlers to communicate. How important it is for parents to be on the same page when saying no. And things you can do to su2023-02-2235 minThe Counseling Corner#87 Parenting and Social Media Title: #87 Parenting and Social Media Released: February 16, 2023 Featuring: Veronica L. Sanchez, LCSW Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: We close our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Veronica Sanchez. Veronica has extensive experience working with adolescents and teens. In this episode they talk about parenting and how difficult and different it can be for everyone. They2023-02-1642 minThe Counseling Corner#86 Relationships and Social Media Title: #86 Relationships and Social Media Released: February 9, 2023 Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Dr. Todd Giardina on Relationships and Social Media. Dr. Giardina has extensive experience working with women and couples. Emy, Gabi and Dr. G (as he is referred to) discuss relationships in social media. They discus2023-02-0938 minThe Counseling Corner#85 Summary of the 2022 Tough Love Retreat & Plans for 2023Title: #85 Summary of the 2022 Tough Love Retreat & Plans for 2023 Released: February 2, 2023 Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: This podcast is about our one-day Tough Love Retreat in a beautiful local venue we held last summer. Gabi tells us how the retreat was envisioned and how it went. They also discuss plans for the next one on March 19, 2023. And, as an added bonus for our audience that would like to create their own retreat, Gabi shares tips on how to create and ru...2023-01-2926 minThe Counseling Corner#84 Eating Disorders and Social MediaTitle: #84 Eating Disorders and Social Media Released: January 26, 2023 Featuring: Kristen Overholt, LMHC Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Kristen Overholt, LMHC on Eating Disorders and Social Media. As a licensed mental health counselor, Kristen has worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. She has extensive experience working with clients with disordered eating. If you want to schedule an appointment with Kriste...2023-01-2644 minThe Counseling Corner#83 Kids and Social MediaTitle: #83 Kids and Social Media Released: January 19, 2023 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Emy and Gabi talk with Vanessa Molina about Kids and Social Media. Vanessa is completing her practicum as a Mental Health Counselor while working as a Middle School Counselor at a local school. We brought her on because of her experience working with kids. Gaby, Emy and Vanessa discuss kids and social media. How both kids use social media and how it affects them. If you wa...2023-01-1938 minThe Counseling Corner#82 Belief and Social Media#82 Belief and Social Media Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Belief and Social Media. They discuss how social media gets the topic of belief wrong. Social media talks about having belief but it doesn’t say how to increase your belief. Emy and Gabi breakdown how to build belief. Emy has a weekly blog called Coach Thought of the Week with very informative and useful tips on overcoming obstacles. If you would like to be added to...2023-01-1233 minThe Counseling Corner#81 Self Worth and Social MediaTitle: #81 Self Worth and Social Media Released: January 4, 2023 Featuring: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT, Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: Lucia, Gabi and Emy discuss how social media gets it wrong when it comes to the topic of Self Worth. They discuss how social media gives us the immediate gratification and entertainment. As a result, the need for immediate gratifiation causes us to no longer be able to sit with our sadness. They share tips on how you can...2023-01-0542 minThe Counseling Corner#80 Radical HonestyTitle: #80 Radical Honesty Released: December 16, 2022 Featuring: Tiffany Perez, LMHC Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach Description: Tiffany, Gabi and Emy discuss what radical honesty is. When it’s important to be radically honest and when it’s best to back away. They discuss the difference between “little white lies” and honesty. How “little white lies” can create wedges in relationships. They talk about confrontation and the positive and negative effects of confrontation. They also discuss previous traumas brought into relationships and how important radica...2022-12-1638 minThe Counseling Corner#79 Toxic RelationshipsTitle: #79 Toxic Relationships Released: December 7, 2022 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Toxic Relationships. One of Emy’s clients requested we do one on this topic. Gabi gives us red flags in a relationship indicating you may be in a toxic relationship. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com And if you want to schedule...2022-12-0729 minThe Counseling Corner#78 Trust IssuesReleased: December 1, 2022 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Trust issues. One of Emy’s clients requested we do one on this topic. They discuss the various levels and depths of trust. Gabi gives her opinion as a marriage and family therapist, where trust issues comes from and how to respond to them. And Emy gives her perception as a coach. As always, you will be getting rich information from the point of view of a therapist and a coach.2022-12-0145 minThe Counseling Corner#77 Holiday Family BoundariesReleased: November 24, 2022 Featuring and Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Holiday Family Boundaries. They talk about the stress around the holidays with family gatherings. They offer tips on how to set your boundaries and what to expect of others. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below. And to schedule and appointment you can reach out to Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator at 305-445-0477 or email us at info@coralg...2022-11-2434 minThe Counseling Corner#74 ResilienceFeaturing: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: In this episode, Gaby and Emy host Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses resilience. The discussion is how to use resilience to your benefit and not against you. Vicki discusses how her clients use resilience to still see the beauty of the world despite the difficulties they may be going through. Emy offers a different view of resilience. Resilience is good as long as you don’t use it against yourself or feel pressured by having to be resil...2022-08-1236 minThe Counseling Corner#73 Tough LoveFeaturing: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Transition Coach Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description: In this episode, Gabriela Reyes and Cristina Fernandez discuss Tough Love and their upcoming retreat on Tough Love. In this podcast they share with Emy what Tough Love means to them and how the idea of the retreat came about. The one-day retreat will take place on July 31, 2022, at the botanical gardens of Villa Veintiseis. You can learn more by visiting @toughloveretreat. And, you can reserve your spot...2022-05-2324 minThe Counseling Corner#72 BurnoutTitle: #72 Released: February 10, 2022 Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Description: In this episode, Emy hosts licensed clinical social worker, Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses burnout. They thought it was important to discuss this important and prevalent topic in 2022 as we continue going through a 2-year pandemic. The mental health field is experiencing an overload as they are providing support to their clients. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.2022-02-1056 minThe Counseling Corner#71 HustlingReleased: January 27, 2022 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode, our two co-hosts, Emy and Gabi, go at it alone discussing Hustling. Emy wanted to talk about Hustling because most people see it as great and if you’re not a hustler you’re not a mover and shaker. They discuss the pros and cons of being a hustler. If you would like to read more on Emy and Gabi, you can visit their bios on the following links: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-ferna...2022-01-2730 minThe Counseling Corner#70 Self-EsteemReleased: January 20, 2022 Featuring: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss Self Esteem with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carlos Escanilla. They expand on self-esteem issues between men and women and the similarities and differences. Carlos and our co-hosts dig deep around self-esteem. How do you look and describe yourself to others and, more importantly, to yourself? They also discuss worth and self-love and what it is. If you would like to read more on Carlos, Gabi...2022-01-2042 minThe Counseling Corner#69 DepressionFeaturing: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss depression with trauma and EMDR specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine. Although the holidays are a beautiful time of year, they also increase stress and overwhelms. With this podcast, we hope those in our community experiencing stress find some relief and understanding in this area. Following is a link to our podcast on Trauma in case it is helpful. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/trauma/ If...2021-12-1137 minThe Counseling Corner#68 TraumaTitle: #68 Trauma Released: November 27, 2021 Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss trauma with a trauma specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine. They clear up the misconceptions and confusions around trauma. Additionally, Vicki defines trauma. She explains how trauma shows up in many different ways. We don’t have to suffer through a horrific experience in order to define it as a traumatic experience. She also talks about how trauma affects our body physically, not on...2021-11-2740 minThe Counseling Corner#67 Imposter SyndromeCohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss imposter syndrome with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC. They discuss how imposter syndrome can keep us from moving forward in our businesses and careers. Including how we stay away from marketing because of our fear of tooting our own horns. Carlos shares how his imposter syndrome really kicked in when he began his private practice and how we don’t give each other credit. They also discuss how you can learn from your failures. For m...2021-11-0438 minThe Counseling Corner#66 Self EsteemCohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss self-esteem with Nicole Herdocia Oria, RMFT. They discuss different types of self-esteem issues, tools they share with their clients, and tips to increase confidence. They also discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence. For more on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/t...2021-10-2144 minThe Counseling Corner#65 Diagnosing Princess DianaFeaturing: Jenny Freidman, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi dive into diagnosing Princess Diana with Jenny Friedman, LCSW. Jenny gives her perspective as a psychoanalyst. They discuss spousal abuse, eating disorders, and depression. Following are links to other episodes where Jenny diagnoses other characters. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/bridgerton-diagnosing-simon/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/analyzing-and-diagnosing-christian-grey/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/the-joker/ For more on Jenny Friedman, LCSW, Emy Fern...2021-10-1646 minThe Counseling Corner#64-Break UpsCohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss break ups with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC. They dig in deep around break ups from the female and male perspectives. They also discuss how break ups are losses and should be treated as such – by grieving the relationship. Break ups are also an opportunity to learn. For more on Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: ...2021-09-2336 minThe Counseling Corner#63-Health 360 AssessmentFeaturing: Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Dr. Todd Giardina introduces his new Health 360 Assessment. The 360 approach attempts to look at where his clients are at in correlation with their mental and physical and their environment. They discuss how work / life balance is difficult to achieve because life is not 50/50. For more on Dr. Todd Giardina, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at: https://ww...2021-09-1640 minThe Counseling Corner#62-Making Time for SexFeaturing: Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss making time for sex with Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT. They dig in deep around intimacy issues, including stopping to make time for sex. The more time we make time not only for the relationship but also for ourselves, the stress around the relationship also reduces. They also discuss lingerie and body image. They discuss how sometimes having sex feels like hard work. Emy adds changing your...2021-09-0942 minThe Counseling Corner#61-Creating BoundariesIn this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss creating boundaries with Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW. They dig in deep not only around personal boundaries but also creating boundaries around work. Vicki explains the difference between showing up to other people and for other people. They further discuss how the responsibility of creating boundaries falls on each of us. Others can’t do it for us. They also discuss the importance of just sitting alone and not feel that we constantly have to be doing something. Additional The Counseling Corner podcasts relative to boundaries: https...2021-09-0232 minThe Counseling Corner#60: Curiosity Around SpiritualityFeaturing: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist In this episode, Lucia discusses her spiritual path from the time she was a toddler to the adult she is today. She discusses with Emy and Gabi her journey questioning her faith. She shows us how through curiosity, she has come around to the beliefs she has today. Lucia also talks about her experiences in attending spiritual retreats. She explains how retreats give her the tim...2021-08-2645 minThe Counseling CornerSports PsychologyIn this episode, Courtney Waugh, LMFT, a former athlete herself, discusses athletes' high-level performance and mindset. She explains what happens mentally to athletes when they are no longer playing. She discusses how they feel disconnected in life and the necessity of having a plan B. Courtney further explains how you can be someone who not only loves the game but enjoys playing it for fun. She also discusses the mental difference between the high-performance player and the one that plays for fun. They also discuss the importance of their clients checking in with themselves on time off, sleep, going out...2021-07-3048 minThe Counseling Corner58. When to Stay and When to LeaveIn this episode, Dr. Giardina discusses with Gabi and Emy knowing when to stay or leave a relationship. The inspiration for this podcast came from Maren Morris’ song, “The Bones.” Does your relationship have a strong foundation and good bones and is the problem only paint peeling or is the foundation cracked? Throughout this podcast, they compare the foundation of a house to relationships. They also talk about how it’s important to leave time between relationships to create the space to heal. To learn more about Dr. Todd Giardina, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT and Emy Fernandez, M...2021-07-2338 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 57 Journey into SpiritualityNatalie Ortega takes us through her path of self-discovery in her spirituality. She was raised in the Catholic faith however, as an adult she reached a crossroads in her faith. And, so her journey began with the possibility of progression into a faith that she can reconcile with. Natalie, Lucia, and Emy also discuss Parker J. Palmer’s On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old. Each of them gives their perspective on Life, Death, and Spirituality. Natalie also includes her ideas and notions about faith and doing it her way as she says below:2021-06-2558 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 56 Sex and HealthIn this episode, Emy and Gabi dig in with Nikki on the benefits of sexual activity, including your mental and physical health. Nikki discusses scheduling sex to make sure it’s incorporated into your life. Nikki emphasizes that it’s not just about intercourse, but also touching and kissing. They discuss how body image, no time, no energy, and how other thoughts interfere with our sexual activity. They look at being present in the moment when engaging in sex and intimacy. They end by leaving you with tips and recommendations to work on. This...2021-06-2244 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 55 Life Coaching Moms with Anastasiya RusilkaIn this podcast, Life Coaches, Emy Fernandez and Anastasiya Rusilka discuss life coaching. Anastasiya talks about her practice and working with moms. Being a mom, she understands her clients. She works with both moms that work inside and outside the home. Anastasiya talks with Emy about her processes and techniques with her clients. They discuss how they work with moms on how to say no and put themselves first. Anastasiya explains how moms go out and buy all the books on parenting. However, if moms don’t work on themselves first, then they’re not going to be able to help...2021-06-1143 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 54 Parallels in Life and SportsIn this episode returning guest, Courtney Waugh brings in her past as a college basketball player and her present as a therapist and talks about the parallels between life and sports. They discuss when we’re living life in flow is the same as when athletes enter a state of flow when they’re playing. Courtney explains the mental work both in sports and life. She explains how perfectionism can be more detrimental to us in life and to athletes in sports. They discuss in-depth perfectionism and vulnerability. How athletes deal with vulnerability when they make mistakes in front...2021-05-2747 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 53 Bridgerton - Diagnosing SimonJenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy again diagnosing a favorite character, Simon of the popular Netflix Series Bridgerton. As therapists, Gabi and Jenny discuss Simon’s personality and the effects that his father and the Duchess had on him in his development and growth. His relationship with Daphne, who comes from a large and loving family and her effect on him. Emy throws in her thoughts and ideas looking at it from the point of view of a Life Coach. Visit the links below for more on Jenny Friedman, LCSW; Gabriela Reyes, RMFT and Emy Fern...2021-05-0551 minThe Counseling CornerPeace and LoveThe Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center, Lucia Fernandez Silveira, joins Emy and Gabi to talk about how we can reduce our stress by bringing inner peace and love. We thought we were due for an episode like this not only because we want to observe Valentine's Day but also because the world and our homes are in a state of chaos. We discuss forgiveness and love and how these things can bring peace into our lives. For more on Lucia, Gabi and Emy you can visit them at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/...2021-02-1540 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 51 Resolutions - Process v. OutcomeCourtney Waugh, LMFT joins Gabi and Emy on this episode to share a tip on creating resolutions by creating a process v. outcome. They discuss how resolutions are black and white – all or nothing. They discuss behaviors and changing the narrative behind resolutions. They discuss being flexibility with your resolutions and giving yourself some self compassion rather than being rigid around your resolutions. During this time of year there is a lot of advice out there around resolutions. This podcast is one more. But, we invite you to try something a little different than the common advice out th...2021-01-1547 minThe Counseling CornerCoparentingIn this episode, Nicole Herdocia-Oria and co-host Gabi, both marriage and family therapists, dive into Coparenting. They discuss how both parents and step-parents can work together for the benefit of the child/children. The importance of leaving the children out of the crossfire. They discuss the importance of seeking help from therapists, if necessary, to help facilitate a medium of communication between the parents for the benefit of the children. They advise on how to function if there is a stepparent in the picture. This episode is a candid discussion on a very difficult topic. One...2020-12-2446 minThe Counseling CornerInfidelityEpisode 49 Infidelity This episode touches upon the important subject of infidelity. Lucia Fernandez Silveira, as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, has worked for over 35 years with couples struggling with infidelity. Join us for a very deep and important discussion in the area of infidelity and sex addiction. Gabi and Lucia discussed the TED Talks by Esther Perel. Following is a link for more information: https://www.ted.com/speakers/esther_perel Also discussed was author Tarryn Fisher. Following is a link for more information: www.Tarrynfisher.com...2020-12-1654 minThe Counseling CornerBoundariesThis episode is about how creating boundaries actually brings people together. We thought it was important to discuss boundaries as more therapists are doing teletherapy and more people are working from home. We discuss boundaries between clients and therapists, between clients and coaches, and between the therapists (and coaches) and their families. When are you a therapist or a coach outside of the office? We hope this episode of The Counseling Corner offers all of you some insights and ideas on how, and especially during this odd time in the world, we can create boundaries between family, fri...2020-11-0238 minThe Counseling CornerDiagnosing Christian Grey with Jenny Friedman, LCSWJenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy once again diagnosing another fictional character, Christian Grey of Fifty Shades of Grey. They explore the world of BDSM. Gabi is familiar with this world as she has worked with this community in the past and Jenny is a psychoanalyst and between the two they diagnose Christian Grey. Emy is a Life Coach and she offers her own insight and asks the questions a layperson would as someone outside the world of BDSM. For more on Jenny, Gabi and Emy you can visit their bios at: https://ww...2020-10-2851 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 45 Life Coaching for AttorneysIn this episode, Emy, one of the co-hosts of The Counseling Corner and a Life Coach with Coral Gables Counseling Center talks about her work as a Life and Wellness Coach. Emy works with professionals and entrepreneurs to help them create a happier and more sustainable life while scaling their businesses or careers. In this podcast, Emy specifically, talks about her work with attorneys. In this podcast, Emy refers to Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy to help with procrastination and time efficiency. https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eat+th...2020-10-2251 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 44 Screen TimeVerónica, a third-time visitor to The Counseling Corner, talks to Emy and Gabi about kids and screen time. Verónica has seen with her clients, a spike in issues related to extensive use of screen time, and her concern led us to do this podcast for parents. Screen time, in general, has always been an issue but now with the Pandemic, the issue has been exacerbated. In addition to Verónica and Gabi discussing issues they’ve seen come up with their adolescent clients; they also offer tips on things you, as a parent, can do...2020-10-1449 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 43 Keeping Love Alive In Long Term RelationshipsAs Marriage and Family Therapists, both Courtney Waugh and Gabi discuss, how to keep love alive in long-term relationships and Emy, as a Life Coach, shares some of her life experiences. They discuss, how it all starts with respect, communication, and kindness. How doing the “little” things for each other are really “big” things and make a big difference in the relationship. Both Courtney and Gabi discuss issues coming up now with their clients. They discuss vulnerability and Brené Brown’s Netflix documentary The Call to Courage. This episode works for a...2020-10-081h 02The Counseling CornerMen and VulnerabilityIn this episode, Gabi and Emy talk to Carlos Escanilla, about men, emotions, vulnerability, and mental health. They discuss there are more women than men in the area of mental health and that Carlos is always the one bringing up the uncomfortable topic about feelings when he’s with his guy friends. They discuss that women and men have their language. Also, how boys grow up being told not to cry. Gabi and Carlos, both therapists, do some role-playing. Emy and Gabi try in this episode to understand men through Carlos. This episode has great informat...2020-09-1652 minThe Counseling CornerChild ObesityIn this episode, Dr. Gabriela Garrote, a pediatrician with Gables Pediatrics, discusses child obesity with Emy and Gabi. In this rich episode, Dr. Garrote explains how she works with parents and children on developing good eating habits from a very early age. She also shares statistics and information on child obesity. Dr. Garrote also includes tips on how to discuss food with your kids and how to handle mealtime with “picky” eaters. This episode is great for parents with kids of any age. See Dr. Garrote's contact information below: Dr. Gabriela Garrote Gable...2020-09-0956 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 39 Healthy Body - Healthy HomeGabi and Emy interview guest, Eileen Durfee on healthy bodies and healthy homes. Eileen Durfee is an inventor, who founded Creatrix Solutions LLC during her “journey to recover from her own allergies and environmental chemical sensitivities.” Before starting her journey to improving her health, she was a residential real estate developer. This experience led her to understand toxic home environments and has created solutions for decreasing home toxins and health optimization. In this episode, Gabi and Emy explore with Eileen health issues and the connection of having a healthy home with a healthy body. Join u...2020-08-3145 minThe Counseling CornerEpisode 38 - Perfect TimingGabi and Nicole Herdocia-Oria, MFT dive into the perfect timing conundrum for big life events. When is the right time for life events like dating, marriage, and babies? How do we work through the anxieties driven up by pressure from others – and ourselves. They discuss issues that come up with partners. Gabi talks about her own experiences as a 30-year-old and no current partner. How to deal with the “Where are the babies?”, “Where is the ring?”, “Where is the boyfriend?” questions. Nikki, as a young mother of two, discusses the pressures of feeling like she has to have mor...2020-07-0631 minThe Counseling CornerSelf HarmIn this difficult episode, Gabi interviews Kristen Overholt, LMHC regarding self-harm. Kristen has worked extensively with clients suffering from self-harm. She has a background in full-time residential treatment centers. Before joining Coral Gables Counseling Center Kristen worked with Oliver Pyatt, an eating disorder treatment center. As therapists, Kristen and Gabi explore what self-harm entails. What it is and what it isn’t. The population that it covers. They also discuss how parents can talk with their kids about self-harm. What are the signs? This episode was a learning process for both me (Emy) and Gabi. Hope...2020-06-2229 minThe Counseling CornerWhat the Heck is Psychoanalysis Anyway?In this episode, our co-host and Marriage Family Therapist, Gabi Reyes, leads the conversation with Jenny Friedman, LCSW, also from Coral Gables Counseling Center and Dr. Eugenio Duarte, Psychoanalyst and Clinical Psychologist. We decided it would be good to do an episode on psychoanalysis because there is so much confusion as to what exactly it is and the difference between psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Both Jenny Friedman and Dr. Duarte are trained in Psychoanalysis. For more information on Jenny Friedman, you can visit her page on our website at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/j...2020-05-2648 minThe Counseling CornerDating, Quarantining and Everything Else in a PandemicIn this episode Gaby interviews a friend of hers, Dani, a social media strategist, that lives in Brooklyn and works in Manhattan. They both discuss quarantining, dating and everything else LIFE two young women are going through while living in a pandemic. One from Miami and the other from Brooklyn. ENJOY!2020-05-0547 minThe Counseling Corner34. Quarantined at Home with Gabi and EmyHi there again! We’ve been gone a few weeks while we learn how to podcast during Covid. We figured out how to do it – even if it’s just a bit scrappy. Gabi and Emy are respecting social distancing by recording from their respective homes. In this episode Gabi as a Marriage and Family therapist and Emy as a Life and Wellness Coach offer tips from the mental health, wellness and life perspectives. Emy discussed a video by Glennon Doyle that was posted by a friend of hers on Facebook, Christian de la Huer...2020-04-2055 minThe Counseling CornerComing OutIn this episode, Veronica Sanchez, LCSW and Gabi discuss “coming out.” They describe the wrong way and the right way to come out from both point of views, the person coming out and who they’re coming out to. Although Veronica and Gabi discuss this topic as mental health providers, Veronica also speaks from personal experience. This episode is for anyone that is caught between the LGBT and non-LGBT community, or just has a friend or family member they want to understand more.2020-03-0928 minThe Counseling CornerYoga - an Introduction2020-02-1744 minThe Counseling CornerLove Is Not EnoughIn this episode host Gabi and Dr. Todd Giardina discuss how although love is important in a relationship and it’s exciting and it’s great…it’s not enough because you need to use your head in addition to your heart. Listen in as they teach you how to bring logic into your relationship to make it more long-lasting. 2020-02-0341 minThe Counseling CornerCoping With Holiday StressGabi and Emy, the co hosts of The Counseling Corner, partner up once again to record. This time they talk about coping with the holiday stress from a wellness coach’s perspective and a mental health professional’s perspective. Listen in as they take turns giving simple tips and information on coping with the end of the year holiday stress. 2019-12-2339 minThe Counseling CornerWork Life BalanceIn this episode 29, Gabi and Emy, the two co-hosts, discuss work life balance and the traps that the illusion of “work life balance” creates. They offer some ideas on how to set up a “work day balance” instead by planning your day and having the freedom to make adjustments to you day so it doesn’t feel so off scale. Emy discusses how she’s learning how to say no by getting on Marie Forleo’s “no train.” Emy explains how women attorneys have a problem of over promising and over delivering instead of under promising and over delivering. So...2019-12-1639 minThe Counseling CornerMusic and Mental HealthGabi and one of our new therapists, Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, record a fun episode as Carlos brings his guitar into the recording room. Carlos, a therapist by day and musician by night, discusses how he uses music in therapy. Gabi, whose family are actors, musicians and radio show host enjoys herself with Carlos as they explore music and its therapeutic uses. At the end of this episode, we have a nice surprise for our listeners so listen through to the end.2019-12-0947 minThe Counseling CornerMiddle School with Jaden NavarroDo you remember what it was like your first day of school and especially – the first day of middle school? Go back down memory lane as Emy sits with her grandson, Jaden Navarro as he describes his first day of middle school and how he feels now, 4 months later. This episode is great whether or not you have a middle schooler because Emy goes in depth about life in general with Jaden. She explores her grandson’s life in school, they talk about girls in middle school, video games, bullying, and even how a boy of 12 destresses and de...2019-12-0246 minThe Counseling CornerThe JokerJenny Friedman, LCSW, joins Gabi as they diagnose Arthur Fleck, child, adolescent and adult. Listen in as they describe each of his symptoms. At the end you’ll find yourself feeling sorry for Arthur Fleck and understanding and sympathizing with him. Regardless whether you have seen the movie The Joker or not, you’ll enjoy how these two therapists give life to this character.2019-11-2530 minThe Counseling CornerDating AppsDr. Todd Giardina joins Gabi again - this time discussing dating apps. Listen in as a psychologist and a therapist discuss dating through dating apps. Regardless of your age, this episode is for you if you’re out in the dating jungle. If you like this podcast and want more, Gabi and Dr. Giardina co facilitate a women’s group, Pretty Tough. You can call 305-445-0477 to reserve a seat. 2019-11-1859 minThe Counseling CornerHelp Parenting?Today Ricardo Sardiña, LMHC, sits with Gabi and they discuss the ins and outs of parenting. Ricardo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, has experience working with adolescents and is also experienced in counseling parents. Ricardo worked with the difficult juvenile detention and foster care system. Ricardo discusses his experiences not only counseling parents and adolescents but also how he raises his own kids. This is a great episode for all parents raising kids, regardless of age.2019-11-1132 minThe Counseling CornerFirst BabiesIn this episode, Veronica Sanchez, LCSW from Coral Gables Counseling Center joins us as she recounts her experience as a new mom of twins and all the happiness but also the trials of not only being a new mom but a new mom of twins. As she shares with Gabi, her purpose in doing this podcast is so that new moms that may be struggling with a new born, don’t feel alone. For them to know that issues they may be struggling with are the norm and not the exception. This episode is not only for new mo...2019-11-0450 minThe Counseling CornerExercise and Mental HealthIn today’s episode, co-host Gabriela Reyes, MFT dives in with Dr. Alexander Gonzalez, Doctor of Physical Therapy, into the benefits of exercise and our mental health. Dr. Gonzalez, is the owner and founder of PARC – Premier Athletic Rehab Center - explains the true role of a physical therapist – and it’s not what you think. This episode is for all of us, not just those of us that are currently under the care of a mental health provider. You can visit the PARC website for more information at parcpt.com Following are the progra...2019-10-2842 minThe Counseling CornerDancing Through CancerThis is a very, very different podcast than our usual. Today we have a family on the podcast telling their story of their experiences as cancer survivors and as caregivers. Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center, was a caregiver for both her daughter, Cristina and her sister Emy. Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., is a Family Lawyer and the Divorce Coach here at the Coral Gables Counseling Center and Lucia’s daughter. Emy Fernandez, is the co-host of The Counseling Corner and the Life and Wellness Coach at the Center. Both Cristina and Emy are...2019-10-2154 minThe Counseling CornerNormalizing TherapyFor this episode we did something a little different. One of our clients, Jessica, volunteered to be on this podcast. She wants to “normalize therapy” as she puts it. She feels therapy is something everyone should do. Jessica, sat with Gabriela Reyes (Gabi), The Counseling Corner co-host and a therapist herself here at Coral Gables Counseling Center. Being on both ends of therapy, Gabi has conducted a wonderful and fun, yes fun, interview with Jessica, as they explore therapy. If you’ve ever been on the fence whether to see a therapist or not, this episod...2019-10-1432 minThe Counseling CornerKetamine and Mental Health TherapyMay Nuñez, M.S., LMHC of Ketamine Health Centers joins the cohost of The Counseling Corner, Gabriela Reyes, MFT of Coral Gables Counseling Center. They discuss the use of Ketamine infusions in the treatment of mental health disorders such as suicidal ideation, depression, OCD, PTSD and trauma in conjunction with talk therapy. In this episode, May not only explains the admission process, procedure and treatment, but she also gives case examples. She also describes in detail the staff that makes up Ketamine Health Centers. Finally, May also explains how she and the rest of the staff at Ketamine Healt...2019-10-0755 minThe Counseling CornerEating Disorder Part 2After recording the first Eating Disorder podcast with Lisa Jimenez, LMHC, our in house eating disorder expert, we realized we needed to prepare a part 2 episode regarding treatment. For this one, in addition to Lisa, we have brought in Terina Lopez, LMHC another eating disorder expert. Terina has extensive experience working with the eating disorder community. Although this episode is regarding treatment, we started it off by answering questions that were sent to us by our community. Bio - Terina Lopez, MS, LMHC Terina Lopez is a bilingual therapist who works with adolescents and adults to...2019-09-301h 06The Counseling CornerCareer Coaching with Dinah RuizIn this Episode Dinah Ruiz, MBA, Career Coach, joins host Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life and Health Coach, as she explains what career coaches do. Dinah explains the importance of “branding” yourself to companies by improving your LinkedIn profile and creating a resume that attracts potential employers. They discuss how companies use artificial intelligence to sort through resumes. She explains the personality testing and how companies use them in their hiring process. Whether you are a company seeking to hire or you are seeking to be hired, this episode is for you. Dinah has worked for companies as a Human Resource...2019-09-2342 minThe Counseling CornerPsychoeducational Testing - When It's NeededFor those of you wondering whether your child needs to be tested, this episode is for you. Cristina Olaechea, a Licensed School Psychologist, gives us signs to look for in our children to determine whether there may be a need to consider testing. She also describes how she works not only with the child and parents but also with the school to meet the needs of the child. Cristina Olaechea describes her testing techniques and how she educates the parents on how to use the testing results to their child’s advantage.2019-09-1636 minThe Counseling CornerDomestic AbuseFor this episode we switch it up a bit. Instead of Gabriela Reyes, MFT, hosting this episode, as she usually does, Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Divorce Coach, interviews Gabi on her work in the area of domestic abuse. They discuss how men are also victims of domestic abuse and how men react differently than women when it comes to reporting the abuse. Cristi speaks to when she encounters domestic abuse as a Family Law lawyer and how she handles those situations. This episode examines domestic abuse from the perspective of a mental health provider and a family law lawyer.2019-09-091h 00The Counseling CornerDivorceIn this episode, Divorce Coach and Family Law lawyer, Cristina Nicole Fernandez and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss the difficulties of divorce. They also discuss working your way through your anger and moving forward into a new life. They discuss how the different decisions you make while you go through a divorce can impact your future life and the drain it can have not only financially but also mentally and physically. Cristina Fernandez, discusses different alternatives rather than a long drawn out divorce. While Cristina looks at it from the legal perspective, Gabriela looks at it from the mental health pers...2019-08-1941 minThe Counseling CornerEating DisordersLisa Jimenez, LMHC and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach explore everything eating disorder. Lisa, our in-house expert on eating disorders, and Emy discuss the various types of eating disorders, symptoms, signs to look for and getting help. They dive into whether the addiction is gender specific and the causes. They look into the social stigmas of eating disorders, the shame and isolation and finally, prognosis. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, this podcast is for you. Check the following links to our blogs for further reading and information by Lisa Jime...2019-07-2929 minThe Counseling CornerDatingIn this episode, our two co-hosts, Gabriela Reyes, MFT and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach, team up to explore dating from both a 30 year old and a 60 year old’s point of view. Gabi dives into what dating looks like today and Emy what it was like when she was in the dating scene 40 years ago and then again 20 years ago after her divorce. This is a fun and interesting podcast as they talk and laugh about how hard dating is – regardless of your age. Emy also shares her experience dating as a single mom of three. No matter...2019-07-2241 minThe Counseling CornerPostpartum DepressionDr. Cristina Anderson, Clinical Psychologist and expert in all things babies and toddlers, discusses with Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach, Postpartum Depression and attachment issues. They explore the different levels of postpartum depression and its effect on attaching with your “kiddos” as Dr. Anderson calls her “clients.” They also discuss the partners or spouses and how they come into the picture when a mother delivers. Whether you’re parents-to-be, parents, grandparents, friends or family, this episode is for you because they also examine the assistance a support group can offer. Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If no...2019-07-1538 minThe Counseling CornerPositivityListen in as Nicole Herdocia-Oria, Marriage and Family Therapist and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach, discuss Positivity. They discuss the importance of staying positive in both your personal and business life and tips to use when feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. They offer examples of what your responses can be when caught in difficult situations. Regardless of whether you’re trying to manage a household, manage a team, or improve your relationships – this podcast is for you. Following are blogs written by Nicole Herdocia-Oria and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez regarding love and staying positive: http://www.coralga...2019-07-0847 minThe Counseling CornerIt's Not a Diet - It's a LifestyleIn this episode, Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss overcoming diet addictions and making weight loss more sustainable so you only have to do it once. They also discuss how it’s not only about the foods we eat but also the way we think about food and exercise. Emy gives tips on how to incorporate small action items everyday in order to live a healthier lifestyle. Gabi talks about her experience when she did Emy’s program a few years back. Emy also discusses how the thinking around weight loss is more important than...2019-07-0135 minThe Counseling CornerEverything EMDRIn Episode 3 Emy discusses EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing with EMDR Certified expert, Mirta Pont, LCSW. Mirta discusses if and when EMDR is appropriate when working with a client and the different techniques. She also defines symptoms or events and how EMDR can help clients and gives some life examples. Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we encourage you to do so. You will be hearing from psychologists, psychotherapists and coaches on interesting topics such as relationships, health and wellness, career, phobias, fears, trauma, attachment issues, women’s issues and children development among other...2019-06-1721 min
The Counseling CornerOvercoming Your FearsIn this first episode, Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director / Founder of Coral Gables Counseling Center (CGCC) and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach at CGCC will explore fears and phobias. They discuss the difference between both and steps you can take on your way to overcoming your own fears. They share how they had to overcome their own fears by coming out of their offices and putting themselves out there in the creation of the CGCC podcast, The Counseling Corner. Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we encourage you to do so. You will...2019-05-3126 min