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The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Why You Feel Lost After Doing "Everything Right" | Identity Foreclosure & Ambiguous Loss 2|10
Have you ever reached a destination everyone told you to aim for, only to look around and realize you were completely absent from your own life?This week on The Living Loss Podcast, we are pulling a thread from our recent sit-down with Amy Kelly to unpack the heavy weight of the "checklist life." Cassandra and I dive into what developmental psychologists call identity foreclosure—the act of taking on roles handed down by culture or family without ever questioning if they actually fit us.We play a revealing game of "Keep, Toss, or Repack," ex...
2026-10-22
35 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Shedding Past Versions of Yourself & Finding Home with Amy Kelly 2|09
n this episode of The Living Loss Podcast, licensed mental health counselors Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner sit down with Reinvention Coach Amy Kelly to unpack the profound, quiet grief of shedding past versions of ourselves. Amy opens up about walking away from a conventional marriage and path in her late twenties, taking a one-way flight to Central America, navigating a near-death experience in Costa Rica, and how unacknowledged survival mode and societal expectations mask deep identity loss.Tune in as we discuss stepping away from the pressure to perform, navigating major life pivots, and...
2026-10-15
30 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
The Hidden Grief of Changing Your Life & Starting Over: Therapy vs. Coaching 2|08
What happens when you are the one who initiates a massive life pivot? Whether you walked away from a long-term relationship, left a stable career, or chose to step into an entirely new chapter, society often expects you to feel completely empowered and liberated. The reality? Chosen losses come with a deep, quiet grief and a whole lot of guilt.In this episode, licensed mental health counselors Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner break down the disorienting emotional void of shedding a familiar identity. They explore the biological shock of leaving "predictable" discomfort, how intentional gratitude calms a...
2026-10-08
31 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Identity Shifts, Core Beliefs & Navigating Life Transitions 2|07
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I don't even know who I am anymore?" As we move through different decades of our lives, from the carefree exploration of our twenties to the hustle of our thirties and the shifting priorities of our forties, we inevitably outgrow past versions of ourselves.In this episode of The Living Loss Podcast, licensed mental health counselors Daiana and Cassandra unpack the quiet, complex grief of shedding old identities.What We Explore in This Episode:Decade by Decade: How our values, boundaries...
2026-10-01
1h 00
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Living with the Hidden Grief of Starting Over with Andy Ellwood 2|06
Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris Towner, both licensed mental health counselors, talk with Andy Ellwood about quiet grief, identity shifts, and what it looks like to rebuild after multiple losses at once. Andy shares how religious expectations, friendship loss, divorce, miscarriage, career upheaval, and later becoming a father all reshaped his sense of self.In this episode, Andy explains how he moved from living for external approval to building a life grounded in curiosity, authenticity, and real community. He also offers a practical lesson on slowing down, sharpening your axe, and treating rest as part of the...
2026-09-24
54 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Identity Shifts & Secondary Loss: Making Space for Every Part of Your Grief 2|05
Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner open with a candid conversation before moving into the heart of the episode: how cumulative grief, secondary loss, identity loss, and estrangement can pile up when life falls apart. They also prepare listeners for an upcoming interview with Andy Ellwood, whose story illustrates these themes in a deeply personal way. In this episode, they connect clinical language to lived experience, explore how faith, community, and therapy can all be both helpful and complicated, and end with reflection questions designed to help listeners make meaning from their own losses.00:00— Welcome to The Living Lo...
2026-09-17
45 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Unexpected Change & Hidden Grief: How to Find New Meaning 2|04
When life goes completely off script, how do you navigate the avalanche of multi-layered sorrow? In this episode, Daiana and Cassandra reflect on their powerful conversation with Kristy Halverson (Episode 3). They break down the reality of cumulative grief, the crushing weight of ambiguous loss during her mother's 14-year terminal cancer journey, and the beautiful freedom found in letting go of societal expectations. The co-hosts explore the concept of "coddiwompling", moving purposefully toward an unknown destination and how embracing the illusion of control can actually bring deep peace.Key Takeaways
2026-09-10
41 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 125 - How to Heal After Divorce: Grief, Identity Loss & Emotional Recovery with Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP
Divorce recovery is about more than ending a marriage. It is about healing grief, rebuilding self-worth, restoring emotional health, processing identity loss, and learning how to move forward after one of life's most difficult transitions. In Episode 125 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana Rice, LMHC, sits down with divorce recovery specialist Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP, to discuss emotional healing after divorce, grief, faith, attachment wounds, people-pleasing patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and practical tools for rebuilding confidence and finding hope again. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience, Shirley shares how...
2026-09-09
1h 01
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 125 - How to Heal After Divorce: Grief, Identity Loss & Emotional Recovery with Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP
Divorce recovery is about more than ending a marriage. It is about healing grief, rebuilding self-worth, restoring emotional health, processing identity loss, and learning how to move forward after one of life's most difficult transitions. In Episode 125 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana Rice, LMHC, sits down with divorce recovery specialist Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP, to discuss emotional healing after divorce, grief, faith, attachment wounds, people-pleasing patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and practical tools for rebuilding confidence and finding hope again. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience, Shirley shares how...
2026-09-09
1h 01
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Multiple Losses & Life Timelines: Grieving the Future You Planned w/ Kristy Halvorsen 2|03
Licensed Mental Health Counselors Cassandra and Daiana sit down with author and nomadic traveler Kristy Halvorsen to explore the quiet, layered grief that follows caregiving, major life changes, and profound identity shifts. When loss is invisible to the outside world, how do we find the space to heal? Kristy shares her personal journey through overlapping seasons of loss, including the passing of her mother and discusses the impact of letting go, feeling fully, and trusting the “tickles of your soul” to guide you forward without forcing a neat timeline.Key Takeaw...
2026-09-03
41 min
Doing The Work from Naples Integrated Recovery
Things We Stay In Because We’re Afraid to Leave
What keeps us in jobs, relationships, roles, or systems that have become unsustainable? We can know something is wearing us down and still be terrified to leave because uncertainty feels even more threatening. Through a personal story involving professional rupture, burnout, anxiety, recovery, supervision, and private-practice change, this episode looks at the ways fear, dependence, and the need for stability can keep us trying to preserve something long after it stops fitting. The work is learning to tolerate enough uncertainty to make choices based on what is actually happening rather than only on what feels safest. That...
2026-08-30
45 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Coping Mechanisms: Overrated vs. Underrated 2|02
Welcome back to the Living Lost Podcast! As licensed mental health counselors, hosts Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris Towner are here to unpack the quiet, complex griefs that don't come with a funeral. Because you can't heal what you don't acknowledge.Before next week's special interview with author Kristy Halvorsen, Daiana and Cassandra set the stage by breaking down the clinical vocabulary of invisible losses. They also debut a brand-new game called "Overrated or Underrated," where they put popular self-care trends and coping mechanisms to the test.What We Discuss...
2026-08-27
39 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 123 - Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Patterns? Childhood Trauma, Emotional Growth & Authentic Relationships with Mark Levinsky, LMHC
Why do we keep repeating the same relationship patterns, emotional reactions, and self-sabotaging behaviors—even when we understand where they come from? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP welcomes Mark Levinsky, MS, LMHC, licensed psychotherapist, life coach, Certified Instructor with The REAL Courses, and founder of Intentional Living Coaching & Counseling Services. Together they explore childhood trauma, family-of-origin influences, emotional maturity, vulnerability, shame, men's mental health, addiction recovery, inner child work, experiential learning, and the connection between faith, psychology, and personal transformation. If you've ever wondered: Wh...
2026-08-26
58 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 123 - Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Patterns? Childhood Trauma, Emotional Growth & Authentic Relationships with Mark Levinsky, LMHC
Why do we keep repeating the same relationship patterns, emotional reactions, and self-sabotaging behaviors—even when we understand where they come from? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP welcomes Mark Levinsky, MS, LMHC, licensed psychotherapist, life coach, Certified Instructor with The REAL Courses, and founder of Intentional Living Coaching & Counseling Services. Together they explore childhood trauma, family-of-origin influences, emotional maturity, vulnerability, shame, men's mental health, addiction recovery, inner child work, experiential learning, and the connection between faith, psychology, and personal transformation. If you've ever wondered: Wh...
2026-08-26
58 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Non-Death Loss: Naming the Grief You Didn't Know You Had 2|01
Welcome back to Season Two of The Living Loss Podcast! Licensed Mental Health Counselors Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner kick off the new season by diving into the quiet, non-death losses that disrupt our lives. From navigating summer schedule chaos and sudden life pivots to shattering the "assumptive world" we build in our minds, this episode explores what happens when life simply doesn't go according to the blueprint.Join Daiana and Cassandra as they play an interactive quiz breaking down real-life scenarios, discuss clinical concepts in plain language...
2026-08-20
46 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 122 - Can Christians Have Anxiety? Christian Mental Health, Panic Attacks, Nervous System Healing & Finding Peace with Melissa Fisher, LMHC
What happens when you genuinely love Jesus… but still struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, chronic stress, or emotional exhaustion? In this deeply honest and clinically grounded episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Christian therapist and author Melissa Fisher, LMHC, to explore the intersection of Christian faith, anxiety, trauma, nervous system regulation, burnout, perfectionism, emotional healing, and mental health in the church. Melissa shares her personal story of navigating military life, repeated relocations, panic attacks, self-doubt, and what she describes as a "dark night of th...
2026-08-19
55 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 122 - Can Christians Have Anxiety? Christian Mental Health, Panic Attacks, Nervous System Healing & Finding Peace with Melissa Fisher, LMHC
What happens when you genuinely love Jesus… but still struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, chronic stress, or emotional exhaustion? In this deeply honest and clinically grounded episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Christian therapist and author Melissa Fisher, LMHC, to explore the intersection of Christian faith, anxiety, trauma, nervous system regulation, burnout, perfectionism, emotional healing, and mental health in the church. Melissa shares her personal story of navigating military life, repeated relocations, panic attacks, self-doubt, and what she describes as a "dark night of th...
2026-08-19
55 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Pérdida Ambigua: The Grief of Feeling "Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá" (w/ Eliana Perez) | Bonus Ep
In this special edition of The Living Loss Podcast, host Daiana Bernard, LMHC, sits down with her close friend and cousin, Eliana Perez, for a relaxed, "coffee with family" conversation about the first- and second-generation bicultural experience.Together, they unpack the unique emotional landscapes of navigating identity between two cultures (ni de aquí, ni de allá) and shed light on various forms of non-traditional grief that often go unnamed in Latino culture. From unpacking cultural expectations around resilience (echar pa’lante) to exploring how unrecognized grief shapes our daily lives, this episode offers a warm, relatable validation for anyone balancing heri...
2026-08-13
52 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
Bonus Ep | Living with Pérdida Ambigua | Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá with Eliana Perez
In this special edition of The Living Loss Podcast, host Daiana Bernard, LMHC, sits down with her close friend and cousin, Eliana Perez, for a relaxed, "coffee with family" conversation about the first- and second-generation bicultural experience.Together, they unpack the unique emotional landscapes of navigating identity between two cultures (ni de aquí, ni de allá) and shed light on various forms of non-traditional grief that often go unnamed in Latino culture. From unpacking cultural expectations around resilience (echar pa’lante) to exploring how unrecognized grief shapes our daily lives, this episode offers a warm, relatable validation for...
2026-08-13
52 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
First-Gen Grief & Cultural Identity: Navigating Pérdidas en Vida
In this special solo edition of The Living Loss Podcast, host Daiana Bernard, LMHC, steps to the mic for an intimate, heart-to-heart conversation in Spanglish. While taking a break between seasons, Daiana shares her personal journey as a Brooklyn-born Dominican-American navigating mental health, psychology, and el duelo in her first language.Together, we break down what a "Living Loss" (pérdida en vida) really means and hold space for the unique, unspoken grief carried across first-generation experiences. From unpacking cultural definitions of loss to reframing survival mode, this episode offers a compassionate reminder that your pain is v...
2026-07-23
08 min
Therapists Unchained
The Power of Advocacy with Meg Curtin Rey-Bear, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
This podcast episode of Therapists Unchained, hosted by Sivie Suckerman, features Meg Curtin Rey-Bear, MA, LPCC, LMHC, NCC, a veteran therapist and advocate from Eastern Washington. As the finance task force chair and co-creator of the insurance task force for the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WAMCA), Meg shares her experiences navigating and fighting to reform the mental health insurance system. Meg and Sivie speak about grassroots advocacy and how it has successfully shifted policy in recent years and that billing insurance remains a vital way to keep quality mental health care accessible...
2026-07-17
1h 07
Therapists Unchained
Fighting the Therapist Farms: Why Small Group Practices Matter with Jessica Frick, LPC
In this episode, host Sivie Suckerman, LMHC welcomes her guest, Jessica Frick, LPC. Drawing on her background in community mental health, Jessica shares vital updates on her macro-level advocacy work within the Mental Health Insurance Reform Task Force and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. Their conversation focuses on the current challenges mental health professionals face regarding insurance companies and venture capital-backed platforms. Jessica and Sivie discuss these "therapist farms" that exploit clinicians and complicate the therapeutic relationship by causing unpredictable billing issues for clients. They also raise alarms about the "uberization of therapy" and v...
2026-06-05
1h 08
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 110 - When Words Aren't Enough: How Art Therapy Heals Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships (MBT Explained) | Anna Green, LMHC
In Episode 110 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Anna Green, LMHC, Chief Clinical Officer at Thrive, to answer questions people are actively searching for, including: What is art therapy (really)? Do you have to be "good at art" for art therapy to help? Why can creativity feel safer than talking about trauma? What is MBT (Mentalization-Based Treatment) in simple terms? How do curiosity and the "not-knowing stance" support healing and relationships? What do therapists need right now to prevent burnout...
2026-05-27
58 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 110 - When Words Aren't Enough: How Art Therapy Heals Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships (MBT Explained) | Anna Green, LMHC
In Episode 110 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Anna Green, LMHC, Chief Clinical Officer at Thrive, to answer questions people are actively searching for, including: What is art therapy (really)? Do you have to be "good at art" for art therapy to help? Why can creativity feel safer than talking about trauma? What is MBT (Mentalization-Based Treatment) in simple terms? How do curiosity and the "not-knowing stance" support healing and relationships? What do therapists need right now to prevent burnout...
2026-05-27
58 min
Raised on Shame
Faith, Shame, and the Stories We Inherit
In this episode, Kimberly Wilder, LMHC sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Candace Young for a deeply personal conversation about faith, identity, and the stories that shape us.What happens when two people grow up with completely different experiences of Christianity and still choose to sit at the same table and talk about it?Kimberly Wilder, LMHC shares her experience of growing up in a highly rule-based, shame-driven religious environment in the South. Candace offers a contrasting perspective, describing a childhood where faith was modeled through love, connection, and lived example rather than control.
2026-05-05
1h 12
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
13 | Living with Eating Disorder Loss: The Reality of Grief in Recovery with Briana Rogers, LMHC
The Living Loss Podcast explores the complex grief experienced in eating disorders, addressing topics such as ambiguous loss, disenfranchised grief, shame, identity, and the impact on relationships. It delves into coping mechanisms, the recovery paradox, and the importance of supporting individuals with eating disorders. The podcast emphasizes the normalcy of grief in recovery and the need to honor the loss experienced.Connect With Us:Join the Community: We’re building a space where every loss is seen. Have a 'Living Loss Lesson' or a topic you’d like us to explore? Emai...
2026-04-09
39 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 103 - Why Men Struggle With Emotions: Fixer-Type Masculinity, Anger, and Healing w/ Jon Waller, LMHC
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, licensed therapist and host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Jon Waller, LMHC, owner of New River Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, to dive deep into men's mental health, modern masculinity, emotional disconnection, and the cultural pressures that shape how men show up in relationships, faith, and everyday life. Together, Diana and Jon unpack the silent battles many men face—why so many avoid feelings, what creates emotional shutdown, and how "fixer-type" men can learn to communicate differently without feeling weak or ashamed. Jon also explains why spaces li...
2026-04-08
1h 01
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 103 - Why Men Struggle With Emotions: Fixer-Type Masculinity, Anger, and Healing w/ Jon Waller, LMHC
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, licensed therapist and host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Jon Waller, LMHC, owner of New River Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, to dive deep into men's mental health, modern masculinity, emotional disconnection, and the cultural pressures that shape how men show up in relationships, faith, and everyday life. Together, Diana and Jon unpack the silent battles many men face—why so many avoid feelings, what creates emotional shutdown, and how "fixer-type" men can learn to communicate differently without feeling weak or ashamed. Jon also explains why spaces li...
2026-04-08
1h 01
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
11 | Living with the Weight we Never Put Down: Finding the Light with Author Joel Asencio, LMHC
In this episode of The Living Loss, Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner sit down with author Joel Asensio for a deeply moving conversation about the types of grief that often go unacknowledged. We dive into the "unseen" side of suffering, from the heavy fog of depression to the complexities of loving someone through their darkest mental health struggles.Joel shares the heart behind his novella, How Much Could a Clementine Weigh?, and how storytelling serves as a vital bridge toward connection and hope. Whether you are navigating your own "quiet" loss or supporting someone else...
2026-03-26
30 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
08 | Living with Alopecia: Navigating the Hidden Grief with Bridgid
In this episode of the Living Loss podcast, hosts Cassandra and Daiana explore the often-overlooked grief associated with alopecia, a condition that leads to hair loss and can profoundly impact identity and self-image. They are joined by Brigid, who shares her personal journey with alopecia, discussing the emotional toll of camouflaging her hair loss, the challenges of dating, and the journey towards self-acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, connection, and the lessons learned through grief, ultimately highlighting the strength found in vulnerability and community support.Chapters00:00 Understanding Quiet Losses: The Impact of Alopecia
2026-03-05
29 min
Therapists Unchained
If it Sucks, Fix it: Taking Back our Professional Associations with Shannon Thompson, LMHC
In this episode, Sivie sits down with Shannon Thompson, LMHC, Executive Director of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA), the state chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, to explore and dismantle the typical narrative around professional organizations. Shannon explains how the WMHCA has evolved into a "unicorn" in the field by employing a paid leader who is also a licensed clinician. They discuss the role of professional associations for clinicians, limitations and challenges of state advocacy, the myth of the workforce shortage, how to be more engaged in your local chapter, and why "neutrality" is no...
2026-02-27
58 min
The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity
06 | Living with Sibling Disability: Unlearning Our Roles Suyapa Ulloa, LCSW
In this episode, we explore the complex and often invisible grief experienced by siblings of loved ones with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Suyapa Ulloa shares her personal journey, cultural influences like Marianismo, and practical insights on unlearning caregiving roles to embrace self-care and authentic identity.Chapters00:00 Unpacking Ambiguous Loss05:47 The Unlearning Process11:54 The Experience of Siblings17:52 Radical Acceptance and Healing32:59 Final TakeawaysConnect with Suyapa UlloaTikToc and Instagram @SuyapaSuTherapistWebsite: SuyapaSuTherapist.comConnect With Us: We’re building a...
2026-02-19
35 min
Therapists Unchained
Building a Safety Net: The Therapist Resource Network with Jeanine Rousso, LMHC, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
In this episode of Therapists Unchained, host Sivie Suckerman sits down with Jeanine Rousso, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and registered play therapist supervisor based in North Carolina. They discuss the harsh financial realities facing mental health professionals today—from staggering student loans to the rising costs of private practice—and introduce a beacon of hope: The Therapist Resource Network. Jeanine shares how her 501(c)(3) nonprofit is providing emergency grants to therapists in crisis and building a community to combat burnout and isolation.---Jeanine Rousso is a licensed counselor in Florida, Georgia, and Nort...
2026-02-13
1h 03
Therapists Unchained
Hacked! Data Security, Ethics, and Venture-Backed Platforms: an Interview with Kim Kabar, LMFT
In this episode of Therapists Unchained, host Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS sits down with Kim Kabar, LMFT, to discuss the hidden dangers of the "uberification" of mental health care. The conversation highlights a harrowing security breach where Kim’s deactivated Psychology Today account was hacked and altered, raising urgent questions about HIPAA compliance, data retention, and the vulnerability of private practice clinicians. Drawing on her background in investigative journalism, Kim exposes ethically concerning policies at venture-backed platforms like Grow Therapy, including requirements for client reviews and unauthorized management of therapist profiles.Sivie and Kim conclude by...
2026-01-31
1h 04
Therapists Unchained
Behind Enemy Lines: What VC Middlemen Are Really Doing to Mental Health Care - An Interview with Michael Clifton
In this episode of Therapists Unchained, host Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS sits down with Michael Clifton, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC, a brave clinician willing to speak openly about what it’s actually like to work inside the very VC-backed mental-health platforms this podcast has been warning about. Drawing on what he calls “footage from behind enemy lines,” Michael walks us through the shifting terrain of corporate-controlled therapy, including the parts that have helped clinicians survive, the parts that have trapped them, and the parts that should concern every future counselor entering the field. With a decade of priv...
2026-01-16
1h 06
Therapists Unchained
Mutual Aid Effort: A Quick Check-In with Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS
Hey folks,This is a very short episode to recognize and acknowledge the current oppressive systems we are facing in the United States. This episode is meant to connect and offer mutual aid to those looking for community during these unprecedented times. Please join us for our next Collective Care Lab on January 28th. If you would like a link to join us, please email me at sivie@therapistsunchained.com, and you can read more about the Collective Care lab by visiting the Therapists Unchained website at therapistsunchained.comThank you for being a part...
2026-01-10
04 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 87 - Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida)
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC, M.Ed.—a bilingual Portuguese/English therapist and founder of VIVA Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, Florida. Together, they discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking immigrants, including immigration stress, family role pressures, cultural stigma, OCD, and faith-based misunderstandings. Lidiana also shares practical tools such as TF-CBT, play therapy, sandtray, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). This conversation also highlights the Brazilian Mental Health Professionals Collective (BMHP)—the first organized network of i...
2025-12-17
1h 10
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 87 - Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida)
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC, M.Ed.—a bilingual Portuguese/English therapist and founder of VIVA Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, Florida. Together, they discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking immigrants, including immigration stress, family role pressures, cultural stigma, OCD, and faith-based misunderstandings. Lidiana also shares practical tools such as TF-CBT, play therapy, sandtray, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). This conversation also highlights the Brazilian Mental Health Professionals Collective (BMHP)—the first organized network of i...
2025-12-17
1h 10
Therapists Unchained
Beyond Academia: An Interview with Janys Murphy Rising, Ph.D., LMHC, CMHS
This week's conversation dives into a long-standing issue in the mental health field: the gap between clinical training and real-world practice. Host Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS is joined by clinician and academic Janice Murphy Rising, Ph.D., LMHC, CMHS to unpack why so many graduate programs leave students unprepared for the practical demands of private practice. They discuss counseling education’s leadership gaps, the value of soft-skill development, and systemic support for emerging clinicians.Janys M. Murphy Rising (she/they) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Olympia, Washington with two decades of experience. Her counseling mo...
2025-11-21
1h 12
Therapists Unchained
Therapists Unchained Community and Advocacy Efforts: A mini-episode with Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS
In this mini-episode of Therapists Unchained, Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS, provides updates about the Therapists Unchained community and thanks listeners for their support. A core focus is building community and facilitating engagement, including promoting past events and two monthly "labs": the Liberated Practice Lab, focusing on business and practice issues, and the Collective Care Lab, offering mutual aid for navigating shared traumatic realities. Sivie outlines equitable, tiered membership options for accessing the labs, including per-lab and subscription models, emphasizing flexibility and affordability to ensure broad participation. Additionally, she encourages listeners to engage...
2025-11-07
11 min
Therapists Unchained
Therapists as Advocates: An Interview With Jack Register, LCSW, LIASC, CCS, ICAADC, ICCS
In this episode of Therapists Unchained, host Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS, sits down with Jack Register, LCSW, LIASC, CCS, ICAADC, ICCS, a seasoned advocate and clinician with experience in public policy and systemic change. Together, they discuss Jack’s journey as a registered lobbyist at both the state and federal levels, unpacking the nuanced difference between advocacy and activism.Jack shares how therapists and other mental health professionals can use their relational and communication skills to influence policy, shape legislation, and drive lasting change in the systems that impact their clients. The conversation also spotlights the wo...
2025-10-24
1h 03
Therapists Unchained
Hearing the Helper: An Interview with Ellen Tanner, MS, OTR/L
In this week's episode of Therapists Unchained, Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS sits down with Ellen Tanner, MS, OTR/L occupational therapist and founder of Hearing the Helper. Ellen shares her personal journey with burnout and how it opened her eyes to the deeper systemic challenges facing helping professionals. Together, they discuss why self-care alone falls short—and how storytelling can spark collective healing and drive change across education, healthcare, and social services.Ellen Tanner’s mission is to heal burnout and co-create a regenerative new paradigm in education, healthcare, and social services. She cultivates this work from...
2025-10-10
52 min
Thoughts from the Couch Podcast
94: Common Beliefs and Thinking Traps of Perfectionists with Anne-Marie Conlan, LMHC
In this episode of the Thoughts on the Couch Podcast, psychotherapists Justine Carino, LMHC and Anne-Marie Conlan, LMHC delve into the complexities of perfectionism and particularly how it manifests in high-achieving women. They explore the common core beliefs and thinking traps that perfectionists face, the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in managing these issues, and practical strategies for overcoming perfectionistic tendencies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the need to challenge unrealistic standards to reduce anxiety and stress.Download my free guide 5 Ways to Let Go of Perfectionism and Still Get Things Done at...
2025-09-29
34 min
Therapists Unchained
The Human Cost of Corporate Mental Health: An Interview with Caitlin Archibald, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS
Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS interviews Caitlin Archibald, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS, a licensed professional counselor and approved clinical supervisor who owns Chrysalis Counseling Center, a group practice in New Jersey. They discuss the challenges faced by small group practices amidst the rise of large venture capitalist (VC) backed mental health companies.Caitlin earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University in 2014. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (in NJ and via telehealth in DE), an Approved Counseling Supervisor, small group practice owner, and mom. Since founding The Chrysalis Counseling Center in 2020, she has de...
2025-09-26
58 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 75 - Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP
In Episode 75 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching) sits down with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP, to explore suicide prevention, cultural identity, and rest as resistance. Learn crisis warning signs, immediate next steps, free resources, and empathy‑driven strategies to challenge mental health stigma. Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, trauma, and mental illness. Please prioritize your well‑being—pause or skip if needed. Episode Overview In this deeply insightful conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Throug...
2025-09-24
1h 14
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 75 - Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP
In Episode 75 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching) sits down with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP, to explore suicide prevention, cultural identity, and rest as resistance. Learn crisis warning signs, immediate next steps, free resources, and empathy‑driven strategies to challenge mental health stigma. Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, trauma, and mental illness. Please prioritize your well‑being—pause or skip if needed. Episode Overview In this deeply insightful conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Throug...
2025-09-24
1h 14
Therapists Unchained
Lifting Each Other Up: An Interview with Marta Hamilton, MA, LPC
Marta Hamilton, MA, LPC-S, and Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS, discussed the inspiration and mission behind TeleWellness Hub, highlighting its commitment to supporting wellness based professionals through diverse service listings, community building, and advocacy. Tune in to hear an exciting announcement about a new partnership between Therapist Unchained and TeleWellness Hub, designed to empower and support each other's initiatives through collaborative promotional strategies and integrated membership options. Including how you, our listeners, can get involved and join a growing community of mental health professionals committed to connection, support, and innovation.Marta Hamilton, MA, LPC-S, founded TeleWellness Hub with...
2025-09-12
48 min
Therapists Unchained
Is That Legal?: Navigating Tech, VC, and Collective Action Interview with James Ahearn, JD LPC, PhDc
Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS, and James Ahearn, JD, LPC, PhDc, explore the complex intersection of law, ethics, and mental health care. They unpack the relationships between clients, providers, and insurance companies; examine the growing influence of big tech and venture capital; and discuss how collective power can drive systemic change. Their conversation also highlights creative alternatives to traditional collective bargaining, the legal implications of the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) and Managed Services Organizations (MSOs), and practical ways clinicians can navigate a healthcare system shaped by intentional scarcity and structural complexity.James P. Ahearn, JD LPC...
2025-08-29
54 min
Therapists Unchained
Mental Health Insurance Reform Task Force: An Interview with Nicole Sartini, LPCC, IMHP
Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS, catches up with Nicole Sartini, LPCC, IMHP, to discuss Nicole’s advocacy work and the founding of both Bridge Counseling and Wellness and the Mental Health Insurance Reform Task Force. The conversation explores Nicole’s motivation to confront inadequate insurance reimbursement and the lack of enforcement of mental health parity laws. The two discuss how to approach organizing, the state of provider education, and alternatives to traditional insurance models. Together, they highlight the importance of education, empowerment, collective action, and interdisciplinary collaboration in driving systemic change within the mental health field.Nicole Sartini, LPCC...
2025-08-15
59 min
Therapists Unchained
Cash Cow: An Interview with Pam Rothman, LPC
This week on Therapists Unchained, Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS, chatted with Pam Rothman, LPC, to discuss her journey across diverse provider settings—from community mental health to tech-based mental health platforms. Pam offered a candid look into her experience at BetterHelp, highlighting the platform’s demanding model, low compensation, and prioritization of profit over therapist well-being. She also spoke to the broader challenges of working with insurance and emphasized the critical role of clinical supervision. Together, Sivie and Pam explored systemic issues fueling the perceived therapist shortage, the lack of business education and support for clinicians, and their shared expe...
2025-08-02
54 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 66 - Escaping Spiritual Abuse & Church Trauma: Healing After High-Control Religion w/ Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human—and welcome to another episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching. Today's guest is the powerful and compassionate Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC—also known as The Mama Therapist. Sowania joins us to share her courageous story of escaping a spiritually abusive, cult-like church and how her healing journey led her to become a trauma-informed therapist and ministry leader. We unpack how faith can be weaponized, the signs of commun...
2025-07-23
47 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 66 - Escaping Spiritual Abuse & Church Trauma: Healing After High-Control Religion w/ Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human—and welcome to another episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching. Today's guest is the powerful and compassionate Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC—also known as The Mama Therapist. Sowania joins us to share her courageous story of escaping a spiritually abusive, cult-like church and how her healing journey led her to become a trauma-informed therapist and ministry leader. We unpack how faith can be weaponized, the signs of commun...
2025-07-23
47 min
Therapists Unchained
Field Fractures: An Interview with Laura Durkin, LMFT, PhD
In this episode of Therapists Unchained, Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS, sits down with Laura Durkin, LMFT, PhD, to unpack the systemic challenges mental health professionals face. From rigid professional identities and inadequate supervision to exploitative contracts and lack of organizational support, they explore the urgent need to rethink therapist training, strengthen advocacy, and build a more collaborative, sustainable, and ethical field rooted in community.Laura is a WA State Approved Clinical Supervisor and received her PhD in 2025 in Counselor Education and Supervision from Antioch University, with her dissertation research focusing on accessibility within systems of h...
2025-07-18
1h 00
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 62 - Breaking the Silence: Healing Porn Addiction, Shame, and Identity Loss in High-Functioning Men with Daniel Rubin, LMHC
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Daniel Rubin, LMHC, LPC, founder of Transcend Wellness IOP, for an unfiltered and deeply healing conversation about men's mental health, emotional isolation, porn addiction recovery, and the impact of unresolved trauma. We explore the hidden struggles of high-performing men who silently carry shame, spiritual confusion, and emotional neglect. This episode is a call to wholeness, vulnerability, and kingdom-centered healing. Key Topics We Cover: The neuroscience of porn addiction and shame How early trauma and emotional...
2025-06-25
1h 15
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 62 - Breaking the Silence: Healing Porn Addiction, Shame, and Identity Loss in High-Functioning Men with Daniel Rubin, LMHC
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Daniel Rubin, LMHC, LPC, founder of Transcend Wellness IOP, for an unfiltered and deeply healing conversation about men's mental health, emotional isolation, porn addiction recovery, and the impact of unresolved trauma. We explore the hidden struggles of high-performing men who silently carry shame, spiritual confusion, and emotional neglect. This episode is a call to wholeness, vulnerability, and kingdom-centered healing. Key Topics We Cover: The neuroscience of porn addiction and shame How early trauma and emotional...
2025-06-25
1h 15
The Autism in Black Podcast
We're Back: Reclaiming the Narrative and Centering Black Autistic Lives
Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. In this episode, We're back and more grounded than ever. In this welcome back episode, host Maria Davis-Pierre shares why Autism in Black® took a pause and how the break brought clarity, new projects, and deeper purpose. This space continues to be rooted in truth-telling, joy, advocacy, and unapologetically centering Black Autistic voices. In This Episode: In this powerful episode, Maria breaks down why harmful narratives, like RFK Jr.'s recent comments calling autism an "epidemic", are dangerous, rooted in eugenics th...
2025-06-20
17 min
Therapists Unchained
Insurance Sh!tshow: Interview with Jennifer Koriath, LCPC, LPC
In this episode of Therapists Unchained, Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS, interviews Jennifer Koriath, LCPC, LPC on the ins and outs of dealing with insurance companies, filing complaints, and how to advocate for yourself and your clients. There is a lot of venting in this one folks so we hope you enjoy commiseration with a side dish of holding insurance companies accountable!Jen Koriath, LCPC, LPC has 10 years experience in the field of psychotherapy. She works with clients who experience chronic pain/illness, anxiety and trauma. When she’s not guiding people toward healing with her unwavering belief in...
2025-05-29
59 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 55 - Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Culture, and Healing in the Haitian Community with Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR Trained, QS
In this compelling episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, engages in a profound conversation with Haitian-American therapist Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR-Trained, DBT-Informed, and Qualified Supervisor. Together, they delve into the complexities of mental health within Haitian and immigrant communities, addressing cultural stigmas, intergenerational trauma, and the transformative power of therapy. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Ostin shares his personal journey of navigating cultural expectations, embracing his calling in psychotherapy, and utilizing evidence-based practices like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). The...
2025-05-07
1h 07
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 55 - Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Culture, and Healing in the Haitian Community with Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR Trained, QS
In this compelling episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, engages in a profound conversation with Haitian-American therapist Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR-Trained, DBT-Informed, and Qualified Supervisor. Together, they delve into the complexities of mental health within Haitian and immigrant communities, addressing cultural stigmas, intergenerational trauma, and the transformative power of therapy. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Ostin shares his personal journey of navigating cultural expectations, embracing his calling in psychotherapy, and utilizing evidence-based practices like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). The...
2025-05-07
1h 07
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 53 - Faith-Based Trauma Healing: Rediscover Your Identity in Christ with Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC
Join host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, as she welcomes special guest Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC, a seasoned faith-based trauma therapist and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore practical ways to integrate faith and psychology for holistic healing, identity restoration, and spiritual freedom. In this insightful conversation, Kayla Roberts shares how trauma impacts identity and how finding your true identity in Christ can unlock lasting mental wellness. Through proven therapeutic methods like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory, learn how to address underlying trauma and overcome emotional and spiritual...
2025-04-23
56 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 53 - Faith-Based Trauma Healing: Rediscover Your Identity in Christ with Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC
Join host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, as she welcomes special guest Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC, a seasoned faith-based trauma therapist and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore practical ways to integrate faith and psychology for holistic healing, identity restoration, and spiritual freedom. In this insightful conversation, Kayla Roberts shares how trauma impacts identity and how finding your true identity in Christ can unlock lasting mental wellness. Through proven therapeutic methods like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory, learn how to address underlying trauma and overcome emotional and spiritual...
2025-04-23
56 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 51 - Healing Generational Trauma: EFT Tapping & Mental Health First Aid for Latina Women with Ana Martinez, LMHC
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, the place for faith-driven, science-backed conversations on mental health and holistic wellness. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and today, we're exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)—a powerful, research-backed method for reducing stress, releasing trauma, and fostering emotional resilience. My guest today is Ana Martinez, LMHC, NCC, founder of Lumen Cordis Behavioral Health LLC. Ana specializes in working with Latina women, teens, and young adults, helping them heal from anxiety, depression, and generational trauma. We discuss how cultural identity impacts mental health, the po...
2025-04-09
46 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 51 - Healing Generational Trauma: EFT Tapping & Mental Health First Aid for Latina Women with Ana Martinez, LMHC
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, the place for faith-driven, science-backed conversations on mental health and holistic wellness. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and today, we're exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)—a powerful, research-backed method for reducing stress, releasing trauma, and fostering emotional resilience. My guest today is Ana Martinez, LMHC, NCC, founder of Lumen Cordis Behavioral Health LLC. Ana specializes in working with Latina women, teens, and young adults, helping them heal from anxiety, depression, and generational trauma. We discuss how cultural identity impacts mental health, the po...
2025-04-09
46 min
Therapists Unchained
Therapists Unchained
Episode Summary: In this episode of Therapists Unchained, we explore the movement's vision and open a dialogue about the role of tech platfoEpisode Summary:In this episode of Therapists Unchained, we explore the movement's vision and open a dialogue about the role of tech platforms in shaping access to care, the consequences of VC-backed therapy models, and building a community of mental health providers to support, mentor, educate, and empower each other. You’ll hear real talk about what’s happening behind the scenes in our field and what it means for providers and clie...
2025-04-08
10 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 48 - Healing Trauma, Immigrant Mental Health, and the Safe & Sound Protocol with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC, a bilingual Latina therapist specializing in trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and faith-based counseling. Together, they discuss: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how sound therapy can help regulate the nervous system Polyvagal Theory and its impact on trauma recovery and emotional regulation Immigrant mental health challenges and breaking the stigma of therapy in Hispanic communities How cultural identity influences emotional resilience and healing Why traditional talk therapy is not always enough for...
2025-03-19
49 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 48 - Healing Trauma, Immigrant Mental Health, and the Safe & Sound Protocol with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC, a bilingual Latina therapist specializing in trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and faith-based counseling. Together, they discuss: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how sound therapy can help regulate the nervous system Polyvagal Theory and its impact on trauma recovery and emotional regulation Immigrant mental health challenges and breaking the stigma of therapy in Hispanic communities How cultural identity influences emotional resilience and healing Why traditional talk therapy is not always enough for...
2025-03-19
49 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 45 - Faith, Doubt & Healing: Overcoming Spiritual Crisis with Andrea Lahoud, LMHC, CIMHP
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, speaks with Andrea Lahoud, a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and certified integrative mental health provider. They discuss spiritual crisis, faith-based resilience, church hurt, religious trauma, and deconstruction, providing practical guidance for those struggling with doubt. Andrea shares her personal journey of wrestling with faith, navigating grief, and finding healing. They also explore the impact of spiritual bypassing, the role of emotional intelligence in faith, and how biblical literacy helps believers reconstruct their faith. If you've ever felt distant...
2025-02-26
53 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 45 - Faith, Doubt & Healing: Overcoming Spiritual Crisis with Andrea Lahoud, LMHC, CIMHP
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, speaks with Andrea Lahoud, a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and certified integrative mental health provider. They discuss spiritual crisis, faith-based resilience, church hurt, religious trauma, and deconstruction, providing practical guidance for those struggling with doubt. Andrea shares her personal journey of wrestling with faith, navigating grief, and finding healing. They also explore the impact of spiritual bypassing, the role of emotional intelligence in faith, and how biblical literacy helps believers reconstruct their faith. If you've ever felt distant...
2025-02-26
53 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 41 - Helping Teens Thrive: Emotional Regulation, Social Media Pressures, and Parenting Strategies with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC
Welcome, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Humans! Join Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching for an insightful conversation with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC, a bilingual therapist and president of the Mental Health Counselors Association of Palm Beach County. In this episode, Ara shares her expertise in working with children, teens, and families. What We Discussed Ara's journey into therapy, inspired by her own family experiences. Tools and techniques to help kids regulate emotions, such as grounding, breathing, and building emotional awareness. The impact of social media and technology on teens' mental health. How parents...
2025-01-29
51 min
The Holistic Counselor
Ep. 41 - Helping Teens Thrive: Emotional Regulation, Social Media Pressures, and Parenting Strategies with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC
Welcome, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Humans! Join Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching for an insightful conversation with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC, a bilingual therapist and president of the Mental Health Counselors Association of Palm Beach County. In this episode, Ara shares her expertise in working with children, teens, and families. What We Discussed Ara's journey into therapy, inspired by her own family experiences. Tools and techniques to help kids regulate emotions, such as grounding, breathing, and building emotional awareness. The impact of social media and technology on teens' mental health. How parents...
2025-01-29
51 min
Delightfully Dharmic
Heartbreak Part 4: How is your attachment style affecting your relationships? With Katie Haynes, LMHC
Send us a textIn the final episode of our Heartbreak Series, we sit down with Katie Haynes, LMHC. Katie is a passionate expert in attachment theory. Listen in as she guides us through the different types of attachment. Attachment theory is a psychological framework that explores how early emotional bonds between caregivers and infants shape individuals' social and emotional development throughout their lives. Some different forms of attachment are secure, avoidant, anxious just to name a few.You will definitely learn a little more about yourself from this episode.If...
2023-09-26
1h 01
Delightfully Dharmic
S1 Ep. 34 | Heartbreak Series #4 | Your attachment style affecting your relationships | With Katie Haynes, LMHC
Send us Fan MailIn the final episode of our Heartbreak Series, we sit down with Katie Haynes, LMHC. Katie is a passionate expert in attachment theory. Listen in as she guides us through the different types of attachment. Attachment theory is a psychological framework that explores how early emotional bonds between caregivers and infants shape individuals' social and emotional development throughout their lives. Some different forms of attachment are secure, avoidant, anxious just to name a few.You will definitely learn a little more about yourself from this episode.If...
2023-09-26
1h 01
The Autism in Black Podcast
Autism In The Media And Intersectionality
Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. In this episode of the Autism in Black Podcast, host Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, is joined by Schereéya, a autistic creator, artist, and poet. Schereéya shares their unique perspective on the intersectionality of being autistic, Black, and trans. The focus of the conversation centers around autism in the media and the importance of intersectionality in understanding and advocating for autistic individuals. Schereéya emphasizes the need for greater representation and visibility of autistic individuals in various forms of media. They also discuss how individuals can...
2023-04-20
44 min
The Autism in Black Podcast
It's Been a Year Since My Diagnosis with Maria Davis-Pierre LMHC
Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. In this episode Maria shares what has been happening in the year since receiving her autism diagnosis. Throughout this season, Maria will be discussing all things autism and the Black parent experience, with the goal of educating, supporting, and empowering Black parents to advocate not only for their children but themselves as well. Listeners can expect to hear from a variety of experts in the field, as well as personal stories from Black parents and personal stories from autistic individuals. And don't forget t...
2023-04-14
20 min
The Autism in Black Podcast
Back to Basics with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC
The Autism in Black Podcast is hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, and focuses on all things autism and the black parent experience. Our goal is to educate, support, and empower black parents to advocate not only for their children but for themselves as well. Today's episode is a back-to-basics episode. We are discussing what to do after your child receives an autism diagnosis. These beginner conversations have to happen more often, in my opinion. We frequently find ourselves conversing with people who assume we should know something and we don't. So I'm going to take it back...
2022-08-26
28 min
WellnessTalks
Confident Kids | The Mindful Parent
Join Todd Schmenk (LMHC) and guest, Darlene Darezzo (LMHC) as they talk about what it takes to raise confident kids with several strategies and concepts in addressing behavioral, mental, and emotional health with a special look at what it takes to be the mindful parent.
2020-12-25
22 min
The Autism in Black Podcast
Co-Parenting with Chaute Thompson, LMHC
The Autism in Black Podcast is hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, and focuses on all things autism and the black parent experience. Our goal is to educate, support, and empower black parents to advocate not only for their children but for themselves as well. Today we are joined by Chaute Thompson who is a licensed mental health counselor. She is the owner of Inspiring Hope Counseling Services - a private practice that focuses on helping all families strengthen their family unit and specializes in working with families of divorce to heal in transition smoothly. In...
2020-12-04
28 min
Moments of Clarity with Tiffany
Host, Tiffany Werhner, LMHC, and guest Christine Pringle LMHC, from Windmoor Healthcare in Clearwater Fl, discuss the effects the pandemic has been having on professionals as well
Show date 8/27/2020
2020-08-27
45 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
10 Traits That May Indicate a Personality Disorder
As a general rule, people with personality disorders can be difficult to get along or maintain a healthy relationship with. They can be argumentative, stubborn, and frustrating if there is a lack of understanding about what a PD really means or how it manifests itself in an individual. A person with a PD has an inaccurate perception of reality which is pervasive in every environment and is not diagnosed until 18 years old. However, there always is a previous history of five years giving indications that a person has a PD before their formal diagnosis that can still help those...
2020-07-02
10 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
What is a personality disorder?
Eventually, as is the case in everyone’s life, whether it be a family member, co-worker, neighbor, or friend, you will come across a person with a personality disorder (PD). Although it can usually be hard to discern if a person has a PD at the beginning of the relationship, its presence will soon come to light. Having an accurate understanding of both what a personality disorder is and where it may be coming from is essential to keep the frustration of navigating them to a minimum.Read moreAdvertising Inquiries: ht...
2020-06-17
13 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
Abuse Part 3-Verbal
In this ongoing series, Christine Hammond reveals the ways that narcissists can be abusive in relationships and how you can protect yourself from these tactics. www.growwithchristine.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2018-01-06
13 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
Abuse Part 4-Emotional
In this ongoing series, Christine Hammond reveals the ways that narcissists can be abusive in relationships and how you can protect yourself from these tactics. www.growwithchristine.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2018-01-06
15 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
Abuse Part 1-Mental
In this ongoing series, Christine Hammond reveals the ways that narcissists can be abusive in relationships and how you can protect yourself from these tactics. www.growwithchristine.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2018-01-06
15 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
Working with a Narcissist
A new episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-30
12 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
Smear Attacks
A new episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-30
13 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
The Addict Narcissist
A new episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-30
14 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
Male & Female Narcissists: What are the Differences?
A new episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-30
11 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
The Holidays with a Narcissist
A new episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-30
13 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
10 Tips for Working with a Narcissist
A new episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-30
14 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E011: Mommie Dearest - Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Mommie Dearest: Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: The 1981 movie, Mommie Dearest, has the infamous wire hanger scene where Joan rages over a single wire hanger in her daughter’s closet caused a stir with Joan’s physically abusive behavior. Daughters of narcissistic mothers report similar rages over small incidents. The constant shifting standards of perfectionism designed to elevate the narcissistic mother at the expense of the child defies the customary nurturing maternal instincts. www.growwithchristine.com Sponsored by: www.psychcentral.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr
2017-11-22
17 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E010: Danger Ahead - The Delusional Narcissist
Danger Ahead: The Delusional Narcissist: How does a narcissist go from appearing so charming and innocent to becoming harmful and dangerous? Most narcissists utilize verbal abusive tactics to get what they want in fits of rage, some do long-term mental and emotional abuse, and still fewer escalate to murderous acts. Yet, there is a very small population of narcissists that do commit heinous acts of violence like homicide, murder/suicide, mass murder, or familicide. So how does this happen? www.growwithchristine.com Sponsored by: www.psychcentral.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2017-11-22
16 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E09: How to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist
Divorce is difficult. But divorcing a narcissist can feel impossible. The surprise abusive attacks followed by the desperate pleas to remain together create confusion, frustration, and anxiety. Here are a few of their tactics. For more help, join us for a 4 week live webinar on how to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist. Register here: http://growwithchristine.com/narcissism/narcissism-copy-2/. Sponsored by www.psychcentral.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-07
14 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E08: Ways Narcissists Retaliate Through Children
Divorcing a narcissist doesn’t solve everything. The next party on the victimization list is often the children. But really, the narcissist is just using the children to attack the ex-spouse. Learn how. For more help, join us for a 4 week live webinar on how to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist. Register here: http://growwithchristine.com/narcissism/narcissism-copy-2/. Sponsored by www.psychcentral.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-07
14 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E07: How to Divorce a Narcissist
Divorcing a narcissist is grueling because they refuse to be on the receiving end of someone leaving them. It takes careful planning to avoid complete exhaustion. Follow these steps before confronting your narcissistic spouse. For more help, join us for a 4 week live webinar on how to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist. Register here: http://growwithchristine.com/narcissism/narcissism-copy-2/. Sponsored by www.psychcentral.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-11-07
15 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E06: Can A Narcissist Be Remorseful?
Have you ever wondered if narcissists are capable or remorse and even empathy? Discover the answer in this episode. To learn more, visit www.growwithchristine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-07-17
16 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E05: Covert Narcissists
What is a covert narcissist? And how do they differ from other types of narcissists? Discover the answer in this episode. For more information, visit www.growwithchristine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-06-08
14 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E04: What's In A Name?
Discover the different personality disorders and how they are different and similar to narcissistic personality disorder. To learn more, visit www.growwithchristine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-06-07
15 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E03: Narcissistic Mothers and Their Daughters
Narcissistic mothers are often portrayed in popular culture and Disney movies. Discover the hallmark traits of narcissistic mothers and their daughters, and a case study that illustrates the dynamic between them. For more information, visit www.growwithchristine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-02-25
13 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E02: Narcissistic Cycle of Abuse
In this episode, you'll discover the narcissist cycle of abuse; what it is and how to deal with it effectively. Learn how to avoid verbal assaults and how the narcissist uses the cycle of abuse for their own benefit. To learn more, visit www.growwithchristine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-02-25
13 min
Understanding Today's Narcissist
E01: What Is Narcissism?
Narcissism is not going away- we see in our political environment and in society in general. In this episode you'll discover what narcissism is, the origin of the term narcissism and what motivates a narcissist. For more information, visit www.growwithchristine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2017-02-25
11 min