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Therapists UnmaskedCrossing Cultures, Creating Connections | Therapists Unmasked | Ep . 34Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet Marla Guadamuz, who is a master's social worker. In this episode, Marla opens up about navigating her own journey with depression while staying deeply connected to her culture and the work she loves. So, grab a drink or snack and join us on our journey where we unmask the hardships that people just like you face, whether...
2025-04-2632 min
Therapists UnmaskedBeyond the Scale: Navigating Eating Disorders and Embracing Body Neutrality | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 33Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet Alyssa Wood, a licensed professional counselor specializing in eating disorder. Alyssa takes us through the complexities of eating disorders, offering a compassionate and expert perspective on the challenges many face. Alyssa also opens up about her own personal journey with an eating disorder, sharing how her experiences have shaped her passion for helping others heal. She also d...
2025-04-1251 min
Therapists UnmaskedCumbia, Criticism, and Confidence: Overcoming Pressure in the Spotlight | Therapists Unmasked Ep. 32Welcome to Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Doris Tenesaca, a communications specialist by day...
2025-03-2652 min
Therapists UnmaskedFrom Poverty to Purpose: A Journey of Healing and Resilience | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 31Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Karen Reyes, a compassionate therapist who grew up facing financial...
2025-03-0834 min
Therapists UnmaskedStrategies to Help Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 30Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Dr. Brian Licuanan, a licensed psychologist...
2025-02-1840 min
Therapists UnmaskedPREVENTING BURN OUT IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 29Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Dr. Ethan Levine, a psychologist and co-founder of...
2025-02-0428 min
Therapists UnmaskedReclaiming Power After Trauma, PCOS Struggles, & The Power of Support | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 28Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Natalie Gutierrez, a...
2025-01-2138 min
Therapists UnmaskedTackling Anxiety, Motherhood, and the Power of Self-Compassion | Therapists Unmasked | EP. 27Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Marcie Katz-Tucker, a licensed clinical social worker who candidly shares...
2025-01-0740 min
Therapists UnmaskedHealing Through Therapy: Insights with a Latina Therapist | Therapists Unmasked | EP 26Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Daisy Macias, a licensed mental health...
2024-12-2743 min
Therapists UnmaskedDECODING PSYCHOSIS: RECOGNIZING THE SIGNSWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Kenneth James, a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who...
2024-12-1141 min
Tea Time PodcastNavigating Mental Health, Chronic Illness & Disability as a Therapist with Therapists Unmasked PodcastSamantha Franco, MHC-LP and Ashley Cuasquer, LAC are the hosts of Therapists Unmasked Podcast. Both are licensed therapists who came together to begin a podcast to discuss the challenges that therapists may face in terms of their mental health, and in working in the field. The goal of their podcast is to destigmatize a lot of the challenges that therapists may face in terms of their own mental health.
Ashley and Samantha joined the podcast to discuss navigating disability, chronic health conditions and mental health while being a therapist. You can follow their podcast @therapists_unmasked
2024-10-151h 17
Therapists UnmaskedFROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING | Therapists Unmasked | Ep. 23Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Kalie Harrington, a licensed clinical Social Worker who t...
2024-08-2057 min
Therapists UnmaskedBREAKING THE CYCLE: From Adversity to advocacy |Therapists Unmasked | Ep. 22Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Jennifer Bruno, a licensed mental health cl...
2024-08-0746 min
Therapists UnmaskedBUILDING RESILIENCY: BEING A THERAPIST WITHOUT HAVING A THERAPISTWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Victoria Rivera, a licensed Social Worker w...
2024-07-231h 01
Therapists UnmaskedEMBRACING THE CHAOS: Therapists have ADHD too | Therapists Unmasked EP. 20Welcome to Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals, we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In today’s episode, we h...
2024-07-1050 min
Therapists UnmaskedMENDING THE PAST: OVERCOMING CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS I Therapists Unmasked ep. 19Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet our new therapist friend Laura Pressman- McNamara. Laura is an clinical social worker from New Jersey who specializes in trauma. Join us as we learn more about Laura and how she got into this field. Truly had an amazing time learning more about this amazingly strong person. So, grab a drink or snack and join us on o...
2024-06-2652 min
Therapists UnmaskedHEALING FROM GENERATIONAL TRAUMA | Therapists Unmasked | Ep. 18Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet our new therapist bestie Valerie Olvera, who discusses how the generational trauma in her family inspired her to become the trauma therapist she is today. So, grab a drink or snack and join us on our journey where we unmask the hardships that people just like you face, whether you are a mental health therapist or a l...
2024-06-1145 min
Therapists UnmaskedOVERCOMING SUICIDAL IDEATION & DEPRESSION | Therapists Unmasked ep. 17Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Licensed Social Worker Iyanna, who discusses he...
2024-05-2856 min
Therapists UnmaskedPERCEPTION & SELF REFLECTION | THERAPISTS UNMASKED | Ep. 16Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Alijah Scott - he discusses how being alone...
2024-05-1453 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHE POWER OF EMDR THERAPY FOR TRAUMA I Therapists Unmasked I ep.15Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, Kristina Spurlock, an amazing licensed mental...
2024-04-3053 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY AS A THERAPIST | Therapists Unmasked | ep.14Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, Ciara Monroe, a fierce therapist who...
2024-04-1652 min
Therapists UnmaskedLIFE AS A TRAUMA THERAPIST | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 13Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Michele Bowne, a licensed clinical social worker who...
2024-04-0258 min
Therapists UnmaskedGRIEF & HARDSHIPS AS A THERAPIST | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 12Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. Meet Joanna Marroquin, a licensed clinical social worker who...
2024-03-1953 min
Therapists UnmaskedWE'RE BACK! | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 11Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, Sam and Ashley catch up and d...
2024-03-0640 minTherapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE STRUGGLES OF HAVING A PHYSICAL DISABILITY & INCONTINENCEIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/therapistsunmasked for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our co...
2023-12-1958 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR YOU!Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In todays episode, we educate our viewers on what to look...
2023-11-1347 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE IMPACT IMPOSTER SYNDROME HAS ON THERAPISTSWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In todays episode, we sit down together f...
2023-10-2246 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE LIFE OF A CASE MANAGERWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, we are joined by our friend...
2023-10-081h 17
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES OF GRIEFWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, our non-therapist guest Inah, speaks about the impact...
2023-09-101h 01
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES OF BEING A SINGLE PARENTWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, our second non-therapist guest Jackqueline discusses the challenges...
2023-08-2758 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE IMPACT OF HAVING AN ABSENT FATHERWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. We are so excited to have our first non-therapist...
2023-08-1346 min
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE MIGRAINES OF MANAGING WELLNESSWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. During this third ep...
2023-07-241h 00Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE STRUGGLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOL DURING COVIDWelcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, we discuss our graduate...
2023-07-161h 04
Therapists UnmaskedTHERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE THERAPISTS (Audio Only)Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics. In this episode, we we unmask where we are in our...
2023-07-101h 17