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The Beachfront TherapistSomatic in SessionOur guest today is Kim Bevans LMHC, BC-DMT; Kim is a licensed mental health counselor and a board certified dance movement therapist. She is also an EMDR trained therapist that has been in private practice for over 10 years. Kim enjoys integrating somatic and embodied work into individual, couples, and group counseling. In this episode, Kim not only talks us through the basics, she also shares ideas about getting started with the process of using somatics in session, and does a live demonstration in this episode. Resources:Kim's latest freebie: kimbevans.comThe American Dance Therapy As...2024-05-221h 09The Beachfront TherapistAll Things Coaching for TherapistsAre you a therapist that's interested in adding coaching to your practice? Maybe you want to make a course, or are you ready to scale up your business and add a passive income stream? Well, this episode is for you! Business coach Carly Hill is my guest, and she shares how she took her practice from 1 to 1 sessions to group coaching and courses. She discusses the process, paperwork, legal considerations, and more. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, my guest breaks down the process in this episode. Connect with the Beachfront T...2023-10-1638 min
Raised to Empower with Ashley ComegysEpisode 37: Navigating Imposter Syndrome In Your Side Hustle with Lisa SavinonMy guest today is Lisa Savinon, a specialist in trauma counseling, who works with adult survivors of chronic childhood abuse, neglect, and abandonment as well as sexual trauma survivors. Her training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and attachment work; she is also certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT).
We sit down to discuss imposter syndrome, especially when adding a side hustle to your private therapy practice.
Learn more about Lisa and her work on the following channels or you email her...2023-10-0237 minThe Beachfront TherapistTargeted Marketing for TherapistsIn this episode, I provide an in depth discussion of how I target market via social media, including selecting platforms, hashtags, and the best times to post. I also share my unique way of target marketing in the community.It may sound strange, but a hobby of mine is reading about business growth strategies. Ever since I started my practice, I scheduled time to learn about marketing, systems, organization, and business planning and growth. It has become a passion of mine, and while I am not a coach, and I don’t have a practice growth course to...2023-09-1126 min
The Beachfront TherapistDesire Discrepancy in Couples with Sex Therapist JessOur guest today is Jessica VerBout, LMFT-S, CST, and she comes to us from Minnesota. Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. If you work with couples, this episode is for you! Have you ever worked with a couple that struggles with getting on the same page with sex and intimacy? Maybe one partner expresses a desire for more sex and the other is all touched out at the end of the day? If so, you’re in the right place, as we discuss all things desire discrepancy! Jessica shares the di...2023-08-301h 06The Beachfront TherapistThe School Counselor EpisodeWhile you may think this episode is just for school counselors, it actually has something for everyone. We can all relate to the experience of leaving, or wanting to leave, a stressful job with unrealistic expectations that we have long since outgrown, and in this episode 5 therapists sit down together to discuss why they left, what they’re doing now, and how they did it. They share their recommendations for transitioning into private practice and have a very frank conversation about money and fees. This is a do not miss episode for anyone considering making the jump to pr...2023-08-121h 00The Beachfront TherapistDissociation and Childhood Trauma Part 2Today’s guest is Dr. Jessica Endres, Ph.D, and we are talking about dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and childhood trauma. Not only do we discuss DID, but we also look at how dissociation can show up in other diagnoses, such as ADHD, OCD, and even eating disorders. We also take an in depth look at the treatment process, assessments and questionnaires, the myths of working with this population, and how DID may not present quite in the way you think it does. This is an episode really is for every clinician, and it’s something we all need...2023-07-1846 minThe Beachfront TherapistDissociation and Childhood Trauma Part 1Today’s guest is Dr. Jessica Endres, Ph.D, and we are talking about dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and childhood trauma. Not only do we discuss DID, but we also look at how dissociation can show up in other diagnoses, such as ADHD, OCD, and even eating disorders. We also take an in depth look at the treatment process, assessments and questionnaires, the myths of working with this population, and how DID may not present quite in the way you think it does. This is an episode really is for every clinician, and it’s something we all need...2023-07-1856 min
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yogaEpisode 127 In This Together | Building Supportive Networks For Mental Health Therapists: Interview with Lisa SavinonWhy is building a supportive network of mental health therapists so crucial for your professional growth, self-care, and overall well-being? What are the key steps to establish and maintain a supportive community?MEET Lisa SavinonAfter completing her bachelor's in psychology, Lisa worked as an elementary teacher while completing her master's in counseling. After completing her master's, Lisa initially worked as an elementary school counselor and then transitioned to secondary school counseling. During her time as a school counselor, Lisa began working as a play therapist in an agency setting and decided to take the...2023-06-2836 minThe Beachfront TherapistThe Private Practice RoundtableWant to learn the ins and outs of private practice ownership? Maybe you are teetering on the edge of going out on your own and need a little help with decision making. In this episode, five therapists sit down together to discuss private practice ownership. From practice scaling to marketing and side hustles to expanding, we cover it all. Joining us for this episode, we have Cameron Schober, LMFT-S, LPC-S (The Hope Place), Cameisha Brewer, Ed.S, LPC (Cameisha Brewer Consulting), Tryna Jackson, LPC- Associate, supervised by Casey Davids, M.Ed., LPC-S, (New Vibes Therapy), and Amy Barton, LPC-S...2023-06-2859 minThe Beachfront TherapistClimate Change and Mental HealthThe Beachfront Therapist welcomes the new owner and host Lisa Savinon! Lisa talks about her fully telehealth private practice and her doctoral studies, also sharing that this podcast will continue to offer NBCC-approved continuing education courses! In this week’s episode, Lauren Hawkins, MA, LPC, NCC is our guest. Lauren talks us through the relationship between climate change and mental health. She discusses the impact of climate change and Eco- Anxiety on clients and shares her favorite tools to use in session. She also discusses signs to watch for in session and how counselors can begin their advocacy jou...2023-06-021h 04The Beachfront TherapistCulture and Assertiveness In the Therapy SpaceWe know our childhood and family culture play an important role in who we become as adults. Dr. Abby Hamilton, Ph.D, two-time TEDx speaker, Filipino-American industrial/organizational psychologist, and author of Amazon Bestseller Speak Up, Anak, dives deep into the intersection between culture and assertiveness. Dr. Abby helps others find their voice so they can be more and do more in life. In this episode, we discuss how traditional cultural values impact our self-perception, various theories and anecdotal examples, and practical assertiveness techniques we can teach to our clients. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist...2022-11-181h 08The Beachfront TherapistDivorce: How Therapists Can HelpIn this episode, we explore divorce and all the things that you did not want to know, according to Colleen Pellegrino. Colleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worked out of Allentown, PA. Through this show, we give our listeners deeper insight into how therapists can better support clients going through a divorce and maybe even inspire you to create a group in your area. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and events, and stay connected through Instagram...2022-11-071h 04The Beachfront TherapistSelf-Compassion in ParenthoodIf you are a parent (or work with them), you have undoubtedly experienced the challenges of raising little (or big) ones. We've all reacted in ways we wish we hadn't with our kids, then berate ourselves for not measuring up and parenting perfectly. Dr. Carla Naumburg, Ph.D gets it. She has been there AND wants to show us how to go about parenting differently—with less judgment and self-compassion. The author of five books, Carla shares a number of practices and tools for both the mental health clinician working with parents and for all parents, themselves. Wit...2022-10-251h 04The Beachfront TherapistThe Millennial ToolboxMillennials are currently the largest generation in our country as well as more than half of the current workforce, so undoubtedly, you will encounter millennials in your therapy practice. You may even specialize in working with millennials already. Dr. Goali Saedi Bocci is a clinical psychologist and author of the Millennial Media Blog. She began her career working with millennials on university campuses, and in this episode, she discusses how working with Gen Y is different. Dr. Goali shares the loneliness epidemic millennials experience, and how she helps her clients take the pressure off and return to focusing on...2022-09-141h 01The Beachfront TherapistWork Life Balance & Burnout Prevention for TherapistsThe many crises that have been brought about within our society over the past several years have been nothing short of unprecedented. In this episode, we focus on how to keep those in the mental health field from breaking down themselves and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Burnout prevention expert Brittany Hoover ABD, LPC, CCTP, MA, NCC shares with us her research and evidence-based interventions on this topic. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and events, and stay connected through ...2022-07-261h 03The Beachfront TherapistGrief: What to Say AND What NOT to SayWe all face loss. When a child dies, however, it is a particularly brutal, life-altering loss. As caring bystanders and mental health professionals, we may not know how to respond, help, or approach those who are grieving. We're worried we'll say the wrong thing and upset the grieving person, and therefore might end up doing nothing at all. Today we are joined by Anita Swartley, grief coach and Founder of Mosaic Restorative Coaching and Kristin Kane Ford, Founder of the Kellan Ford Foundation. Both have lost children to illness and both are on a mission to help others navigate...2022-07-091h 11The Beachfront TherapistThe Psychology of Cults In this episode, we take an in depth look at cults. Cults have made headlines around the world for many years and continue to fascinate us through documentaries and popular podcasts. Most recently, the organization known as NXIVM gained attention for its famous members, including Allison Mack from the show Smallville. NXIVM, led by Keith Ranieri, lured members by asserting themselves as a professional development program; then, subsequently blackmailed and branded its members, and in some cases, used members as sex slaves. As therapists, we need to be aware of the red flags behind these cults, so that we c...2022-06-221h 14The Beachfront TherapistBringing Mindfulness into SessionTrauma informed mindfulness techniques have the benefit of being available to clients both inside and outside of session. Clients can utilize these tools just about anywhere, and mindfulness isn’t one size fits all; techniques and tools can be adapted for just about anyone. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Dennehy and Melanie Smith of the Shanthi Project, a mindfulness education nonprofit. We discuss using mindfulness with clients, noticing subtle indicators of the fight or flight response, and ways to adapt mindfulness tools and techniques. Sarah and Melanie provide practical mindfulness tools and therapeutic applications that are ea...2022-06-151h 07The Beachfront TherapistHelping Female Clients Achieve Career GoalsMany therapists own and run their own business, yet mental health graduate programs rarely provide formal business training. Most of our graduate programs are focused on the requirements for licensure and the skills needed to be a therapist, leaving little time for learning business management skills. For many of us, taking on the role of business owner, and female business owner, is an entirely new experience. Our guest today, Stacy Mayer talks with us about the socially assigned roles women are given and how they impact us as professionals and business owners; she also discusses how to lean into...2022-05-311h 14The Beachfront TherapistServing Deaf ClientsMost of us received little to no training in school on the role the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) plays in private practice or our work in general, yet it is important for all clinicians to understand. We all want to respect and support our clients' needs in session and in our offices. We understand the need for wheelchair access and larger font sizes, but, when it comes to serving the deaf community, many of us are unprepared. Therapists often assume that if they don't know sign language, they can't serve the deaf community. But this couldn’t be fa...2022-05-091h 07The Beachfront TherapistMental Health in AthletesRunning in some barriers when providing athletes who are struggling? Not sure if you should tame their competitiveness or use it as a strength? Working with athletes of all ages and stages in sports can present some unique emotional challenges. We talk to a former professional athlete and founder of Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression, China McCarney on how therapists can better understand and treat athletes.Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and events, and stay connected through 2022-04-211h 02The Beachfront TherapistHelping Parents Help Their Anxious ChildChildren’s Anxiety Disorders and OCD are at record-level highs. Parents can feel overwhelmed and helpless with how to ease their suffering. Enter SPACE Treatment. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based approach in which therapists work solely with parents of kids diagnosed with anxiety disorders and behavioral problems. Dr. Rachel Shelley, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Founder of Whole Mind Psychology, joins us on our latest episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast. This one is a must-listen for clinicians and parents alike! Connect with the Beachfront The...2022-04-141h 03The Beachfront TherapistFun and Play in the Therapy SpaceDo you have FUN at work? For many of us, a playful work environment is the epitome of an oxymoron. Our Therapeutic Perspective Podcast guest Dr. Heather Walker is on a mission to change that. Founder of Lead with Levity, Dr. Walker discusses evidence-based ways both clinicians and their clients can learn to thrive, not just survive, in the workplace. Drawing on her expertise as a leadership and levity researcher, she shares practical tools to expand resilience through humor, play, and yes, even fun, in our work and overall in our lives. Connect w...2022-03-301h 04The Beachfront TherapistTraumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Mental HealthAs mental health clinicians, we may have little scope of knowledge in our understanding of how a Traumatic Brain Injury can affect an individual’s mental health. We all may have some familiarity with brain rest, but there is so much more that clinicians should be aware of to effectively treat our clients. Dr. Alicia Reiser explains how someone might initially appear to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), social anxiety, or depression, when in fact some of these symptoms could be the result of a TBI. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist...2022-03-171h 02The Beachfront TherapistRelationship OCDDo you have a client who seems to be continually questioning their love for their partner? Obsessed with determining if their partner truly loves them despite an overwhelming amount of evidence? If so, they could be suffering from Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD). Author and private practice owner Sheva Rajee, MFT, offers insight into the maladaptive thought patterns of ROCD, providing practical treatment that can be applied to this often unfamiliar disorder. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and...2022-03-111h 05The Beachfront TherapistUnderstanding Gender QuestioningIn this episode, we discuss gender questioning. An important part of our role is understanding out clients lived experience as well as being an advocate and supporting clients as they advocate for themselves. An important part of this is being competent in areas relevant to our client's life, including gender. The goal of this show is to help clinicians navigate conversations centered on gender and gender questioning in session. We will also discuss terminology to help us be better equipped for sessions and the resources available to us for continuing our education on this topic. In this episode, Dr...2022-03-071h 03The Beachfront TherapistBeing a Therapist Expert WitnessA common topic of discussion among clinicians is alternatives to agency work or private practice, and more than ever, therapists are looking at side hustles and alternative roles. One option is being an expert witness. If you're looking to branch out and move beyond or add to your direct care work, this is the episode for you.Dr. Tom Davis began his career as a General Practitioner in a small medical practice in St. Louis Missouri and has built success as a consultant for professionals in the healthcare field seeking to work beyond direct care. In this episode...2022-02-221h 01The Beachfront TherapistHelping Clients with ADHDAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6 million children aged 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD between 2016-2019. This makes it quite likely that a clinician has or will work with someone diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their career. Because of this, it is important for all clinicians to be familiar with appropriate tools and interventions for ADHD clients.Our guest today is Zac Grisham MS LPC-S ADHD-CCSP. Zac is the author of “Scattered to Focus” and the owner of Clearview Counseling in Dallas, TX. Zac also has lived experience with ADHD, and he helps u...2022-02-0948 minThe Beachfront TherapistPrivate Practice Wills & Emergency PlansMortality, disaster, unforeseen health issues. What happens if we become ill? Need to prepare for maternity leave? Who understands our complex business systems, knows our passwords, is authorized to be our second-in-command? Avoidance and procrastination are common reactions when such topics arise. Getting a solid business contingency plan in place, though, frees up our time, energy, and mental capacity to focus on our work. Enter Mary Beth Simon of Niche Partnership Consulting. Mary Beth coaches entrepreneurs and individuals in how to create contingency plans that empower their second-in-command to keep business and life running smoothly in an emergency. 2022-02-041h 03The Beachfront TherapistLove Your Practice AgainNicole Lewis-Keeber, LCSW, is a business therapist and mindset coach who works with entrepreneurs to create and nurture healthy relationships with their businesses. Certified in Brené Brown’s The Daring Way™ and Dare To Lead™ methodologies, Nicole has been featured in numerous media outlets including Fast Company and NPR for her work in breaking the stigma of mental health and business ownership. Nicole is the author of How to Love Your Business and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build emotionally sustainable, financially stable businesses. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our late...2022-01-271h 05The Beachfront TherapistFrenemies: The Impact of Female RivalryFemale rivalry has impacted nearly every woman in some way, both in our personal lives and in the workplace. It can be insidious, sneaky, and potentially traumatizing—and is not as easily recognized as we may think. Dr. Amber Tichenor has extensively researched this fascinating topic. In this episode, she shares the various types of female rivalry, how we can recognize and heal it, and how clinicians can help our clients cope as well. Dr. Tichenor offers practical ways we can change both our perception and reaction to female rivalry and promote positive sisterhood. 2021-12-311h 01The Beachfront TherapistMom Guilt and Anxiety: Strategies That HelpDid you know what we often disparagingly refer to as “Mom Brain” has a scientific adaptive function? We know motherhood/parenthood affects every aspect of our lives. On our latest episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, author of Mom Brain, shares practical tips to support moms in all stages of parenting—how to negotiate household responsibilities with partners, navigate challenging conversations about boundaries with the in-laws, how NOT to completely lose our identity in parenthood, and coping with the bane of motherhood companionate. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all...2021-12-311h 08The Beachfront TherapistA Disability Language Guide for CliniciansIn this episode, we feature Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Melissa Stricklin from Affinity Psychological Services in Edina, Minnesota. Melissa comes to the show as a solution-focused therapist with extensive knowledge and expertise in working with individuals with disabilities. They recently conducted a virtual training on Anti-ableism and how to be a better ally for clients with disabilities. My objective for this show is to help clinicians understand the difference between Ableism vs. Anti-Ableism and gain awareness of the impact these concepts and ideas have on clients with disabilities. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist...2021-12-021h 05The Beachfront TherapistPractice Management, Marketing, & MoneyIn this episode, we explore the impact that values have on our professional work as a means to prevent burnout. We walk through what values are and how to work with values in session. We also look at clarifying our own values, as clinicians, and why a mission statement matters. In this episode, Dr. Kim Dwyer, Ph.D joins us; she earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and has been licensed as a psychologist in the state of Colorado since 2001. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings prior to launching her private...2021-11-241h 08The Beachfront TherapistMental Health and the Immune SystemWe often take good health for granted until we are forced to pay attention due to illness, disease, or injury. In this episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Shonda talks with Dr. Marie Cross of Penn State University, whose work focuses on psychoneuroimmunology (the connection between the immune system and mental health for those of us not up on our Latin). Dr. Cross shares how we can encourage our clients (and ourselves) to live a more well-rounded, healthy lifestyle, as well as some practical, evidence-based tips to lower our stress and inflammatory response and boost our overall well-being. 2021-11-131h 02The Beachfront TherapistCoaching & Side HustlesToday our guest has so much knowledge and experience that we will be interviewing her twice on 2 different topics- Expanding your Practice and Business morals to consider as well as exploring healthy relationships with our clients. To inform and educate our listeners today on navigating side hustles, and the understanding the field of coaching and the ethics behind it we have Dr. Christie Kederian. She’s all about providing actionable business tools and tips based on evidence and experience and is passionate about empowering them to create a career, business and practice that they love. She is a “Triple Trojan...2021-11-061h 09The Beachfront TherapistEMDR BasicsWelcome to the first episode of EMDR by the Ocean! Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment approach that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR shows that the mind can, in fact, heal from psychological trauma much like the body recovers from physical trauma. In this episode, we feature expert Marisol Solarte- Erlacher, M.A., LPC. Marisol is a trauma expert, speaker, and trainer that specializes in post-traumatic growth and resilience. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Resilience and Resistance, which features successful Black, Indigenous, and Women...2021-11-051h 05The Beachfront TherapistDiet Culture: Intervention Techniques for TherapistsIn this episode, Amber Rice, LMFT joins us to discuss the influence of Diet Culture and Weight Stigma on mental health. Amber shares the early messages we get about food and hunger and explains what diet culture is and where it comes from. She reviews some of the things therapists do that may cause harm, even inadvertently, and what we can do instead. Amber also shares the workshops she has found most helpful and the modalities she uses. She talks us through a peaceful relationship with food and self-compassion for our bodies. Finally, Amber touches on the relationship of...2021-10-121h 02The Beachfront TherapistTelehealth for TherapistsIn this episode, we talk with Ray Barrett CEO, LMHC, LPC owner of The Telehealth Certification Institute. Ray comes to the show with a vast amount of telehealth experience and talks us through essential considerations for using telehealth for direct mental health services. Ray reviews both federal and state laws involved in the practice of telehealth and what we need to know before meeting with a client virtually. He discusses insurance and medicare reimbursement policies and touches on telehealth research. Ray also goes into real time client goal tracking and symptom reduction metrics. Finally, he talks through considerations for u...2021-10-051h 00The Beachfront TherapistBeing a Court Involved TherapistIn this episode we explore what it means to be a Court Involved Therapist (CIT). For many mental health providers, the idea of going to court is very anxiety provoking, and that’s why we invited Dene Carroll, LCSW to join us today. Dene talks about her experience as a CIT; she discusses the three key components of therapy with families involved in the court, and the four roles CITs play. She also talks us through the process of coparenting counseling, including session systems and structure, and she touches on the business aspect of being a court involved therapist, in...2021-09-031h 03The Beachfront TherapistGrowing Your Practice with Allison PuryearAllison Puryear, LCSW is the Founder of Abundance Practice Building. She is a Practice Building Consultant and Psychotherapist offering Group and Individual Business Consultation for soon-to-be private practice therapists, those currently in private practice, and clinicians who want help attracting their ideal client. Allison helps her clients work through blocks that have kept them from taking the leap and also with finding their brand of marketing and creating a business that feels authentic and fulfilling. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about n...2021-08-111h 06The Beachfront TherapistCBT for Kids!In this episode, we discuss using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with kids and creative ways to teach it to children. Our guest today is Registered Clinical Counsellor and Author Sharon Selby. Sharon starts out with explaining what CBT looks like in session and how she refines it for use with children and teens. Sharon discusses using art in CBT with children and teens and also talks us through breaking down neuroscience and the fight or flight response for younger people. This episode is full of ways to use CBT with children and teens and includes Sharon’s unique interventions fo...2021-08-101h 07The Beachfront TherapistShedding Light on GaslightingToday we talk with Christy Yerk-Smith, LPC, and we are working through a topic that may be triggering for some: Gaslighting. The episode begins with the signs and symptoms of gaslighting, including those that are considered abusive. Christy explains what gaslighting might look and sound like in session and what the role of the therapist is in these sessions. Christy discusses identifying goals in the intake session, and which ones need further exploration to assess for gaslighting or abuse. She also shares the techniques she uses to address abuse or manipulation with clients and other types of relationships where...2021-06-0755 minThe Beachfront TherapistNature Based TherapyIn this episode, Connor Moriarty, LPC talks about the mental and physical benefits of getting outdoors for both client and clinician. Connor kicks off the episode by describing the three ingredients he incorporates into every nature program. He then moves into the personal experience that led him to nature-based therapy and starting Reset Outdoors. He also explains the type of client that is most likely to benefit from outdoor counseling and walks us through the nature-based session framework. This episode delves into trying nature based therapy in our own practices or practicing it as self-care. 2021-05-311h 04The Beachfront TherapistAll About Imposter SyndromeThe topic of this episode is Imposter Syndrome (IS). While Impostor Syndrome is not in the DSM, it is not uncommon, even among mental health providers. Jill Harle, LPC joins us for this episode, and she opens up the conversation by discussing mental health provider Imposter Syndrome, including feeling not good enough or not effective enough. She moves into detailing symptoms and identifiers, and which diagnosable disorders these symptom patterns are often present in. The conversation then turns to working with IS in session and the interventions Jill likes to use. Connect with t...2021-05-121h 06The Beachfront TherapistSelf-Esteem and the “LIKE” ButtonIn this episode, we explore the impact of social media on mental health through the lens of Sociometer Theory. We look at how self-esteem is affected when clients determine their value and self-worth through social media responses and discuss how to recalibrate client self-esteem sources. Victoria Alercia-Casella, LPC, our guest host for this episode, also shares treatment approaches and interventions (and an app) for clients presenting with depression and low self-esteem. Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and events, a...2021-05-111h 03The Beachfront TherapistGroup Counseling: How to Start and Run a GroupThis episode is all things groups! It is not uncommon to see questions about starting and running groups in mental health message boards. There has also been a great deal of conversation about running counseling groups via telehealth or managing them safely in person. PA lists the following benefits of group counseling: support, accountability, perspective, relief, and diversity. Now, more than ever, clinicians are looking for ways to provide these for clients, and here to help us learn more about starting and running a small group is Dr. Lyz DeBoer Kreider, PhD. Dr. Lyz covers group counseling basics, including...2021-05-1159 minThe Beachfront TherapistSupporting LGBTQ+ Youth in SessionA recent Trevor Project study found that 45% of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year. Additionally, the study found that LGBTQ+ youth, that felt support from their family, attempted suicide at half the normal rate. Nearly 1 in 5 Transgender and Nonbinary youth attempted suicide, and 60% reported wanting mental health care services in the past year and not being able to get it. These statistics are eye opening and illustrate the need for LGBTQ+ youth and adult trained mental health providers.In this episode, we talk with specialist Michael Avender, LCSW. Michael discusses virtual social connection for...2021-05-101h 13The Beachfront TherapistChildren of Caregivers with Narcissistic Personality DisorderNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) can be difficult for most adults to understand, but imagine this diagnosis from the eyes of a child and the psychological impact that they can endure into adulthood. In this episode, guest host Jill Harle, LPC, shares the symptom presentation of clients raised by a caregiver with NPD and the role this can play in their understanding of self and future partner selection. Jill also discusses her treatment approach and three step plan for working with teen or adult children of Narcissists.Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get...2021-05-091h 10The Beachfront TherapistWhen Adult Children Move Back HomeYoung adults are “boomeranging” back home, and this experience is putting them at an increased risk of Depression. At the same time, their parents are in the position of taking on additional financial responsibilities, caretaking duties, and stress. So, how do we, as clinicians, support them? In this episode, we explore the anxiety and depression associated with this change and discuss interventions therapists can use to support both the young adults and parents in this situation.Whether you work with clients that have children who recently moved back home, or your client moved back in with their parents, a ho...2021-05-0831 minThe Beachfront TherapistA Beginners Guide to REBTThis episode is all things REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). Our guest, Emily Remo, M.A., discusses the differences and similarities of CBT and REBT. She also shows us how to use REBT in session and illustrates how it can be uplifting. Emily demonstrates ways to use client statements, like should or must, to segue into REBT work and provides psychoeducation on the ABCs of REBT. Plus, Emily shows us how to teach the ABCs to clients. Finally, we wrap this episode up with some tips and tricks for doing family therapy through telehealth. REBT has been used to...2021-05-0646 minThe Beachfront TherapistWorking with Children: A Fresh PerspectiveWhether this is your area of expertise or you want to learn more about working with kids, I think we can all recognize the need to support this underserved population. Many states are experiencing a shortage in child mental health providers, yet the need is great: nearly 1 in 5 children experience a mental health, emotional, or behavioral disorder, and half of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14. Given these statistics, it is easy to see why clinicians want, and need, to know more about working with children. Our goal today is to explore some of the fears clinicians have...2021-05-0557 minThe Beachfront TherapistThe influence of Childhood Attachment on Adult RelationshipsIn this episode, we discuss the influence of early attachment on adult relationships with Liz Casey, LPC. If you work with adult survivors of childhood trauma or clients that present with characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder or CPTSD, this is the episode for you. Liz talks us through the presentation of clients that did not have attachment needs met in childhood and the shame they experience because of it. She shares her approach to working with attachment in session and explains why she prefers the term connection. Liz discusses the importance of shifting from blame to responsibility and how...2021-05-0336 minThe Beachfront TherapistSupporting Child and Adolescent ResilienceIn this episode, we feature Sara Kahler, LPC and Licensed Behavioral Specialist; Sara shares her expertise on supporting resilience in children and adolescents. She explains how to distinguish between typical child and adolescent behavior and behavior that may be cause for concern. Sara discusses the use of coping skills to both increase resilience and shorten recovery time for children and adolescents. Finally, she reviews common stress and anxiety behaviors seen in children and adolescents and the evidence-based approach she uses to work with them.Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of...2021-04-0553 min