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Episode 75: Military Sexual Trauma from 2020-11-11T02:15:18

Trigger Warning: This episode contains a detailed description of a sexual assault in the military, as well as the aftermath, and continued harassment of the survivor. This may be difficult for som...

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Episode 74: Self-Care Tips for the Election from 2020-10-25T21:14:53

Our producer, Sam, sits down with Mel to discuss the animosity and anxiety around Election Day and what you can do for yourself to prepare.

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Episode 73: Recovering from Conversion "Therapy" from 2020-08-25T00:35:18

Friend of the pod, Joel, talks with Mel about his experience with "Sexual Orientation Reparative Therapy" or conversion therapy as you might know it. Joel walks us through what it was like to exper...

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Episode 72: Pathologizing Trauma from 2020-07-07T00:43:59

In this episode, Mel chats with DeLinda Spain, LCSW, about the ways in which our current brand of mental health essentially pathologizes the behavior of trauma survivors. They also discuss the way ...

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Episode 71: Black Lives Matter feat. The Tea with Bri from 2020-06-23T14:00:29

Mel sits down with Bri Jenkins, host of The Tea with Bri. Briona discusses quarantine, mental health, and the current civil rights movements, Black Lives Matter. She shares her current experience o...

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Episode 70: Military Mental Health from 2020-06-09T14:14:21

In this episode, Mel speaks with Lauren Bleu LPC. Lauren shares her experiences from a diverse background working with victims of crime, active duty army, veterans and the Peace Corps. for victim a...

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Episode 69: Trauma in the Body from 2020-04-21T13:28:49

Kayla White, LPC, CCTP joins us again to discuss her new training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Mel and Kayla discuss the misconceptions and definitions around trauma/Trauma and how ...

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Episode 68: COVID-19 from 2020-04-09T15:17:54

Mel and Sam are practicing social distancing for a casual remote discussion on the worldwide trauma that's affecting us all. We discuss our current mental state, best tips for self-care and keeping...

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Episode 67: Healing from Heartbreak from 2020-03-11T14:34:37

This week Mel calls in with Tracie Pinnock, LMFT. She discusses her practice focused on healing from breakups as well as her own journey and the grieving process. If you've ever gone through a brea...

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Episode 66: Postpartum Depression Pt 2 from 2020-02-18T03:37:44

This week, Mel talks with her long-time friend Katie on her experience in therapy after a car accident that left her with PTSD and the experience that paved the way for her to talk about postpartum...

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Episodes 65: Postpartum Depression from 2020-02-12T14:25:22

This week, Mel speaks with Ilyse Kennedy about her own therapy experience, and her work with mothers in the peri and post natal spaces. Ilyse discusses postpartum depression, and also the lesser k...

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Episode 64: Binge Eating and HAES from 2020-02-04T03:12:57

Just in time for that New Years Resolution body messages to die down, Mel talks with Breanne Hull, an Intuitive Eating coach. Breanne talks about her own lightbulb moment, experience with therapy, ...

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Episode 63: Therapy for Young Men from 2020-01-28T02:56:15

This week, Mel sits down with Tyler who came to our live show at The Riveter. Tyler discusses what it's like to move to a new city, deal with anxiety, and seek help on his own as a 21-year-old. Thi...

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Episode 62: Ketamine Infusion Therapy from 2020-01-22T02:49:01

This week, Mel sits down with Vanna Winters. Vanna is a contributor for The Mighty, NAMI, Thought Catalog, Project Heal, and Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness. She chats with Mel about her per...

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Episode 61: Therapy in the Black Community from 2020-01-13T20:01:38

Neasel Conner, LPC discusses the intersection of mental health, systemic racism, and faith as a person of color. She also discusses the origin story of her practice and her first brush with a panic...

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Episode 60: Counseling Burearacy and Working with Gun Owners from 2020-01-08T16:54:08

Welcome back listeners! Mel is starting off the year speaking to Jake Wiskerchen who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor. Jake hosts his own podcast Noggin Notes and is...

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Episode 59: Working with the Homeless Population from 2019-12-10T22:34:48

This week, Mel talks with Jodi Peterson, executive director of the Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter in Boise, Idaho. They discuss the unique needs of this population, and the innovative ways ...

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Episode 58: Intuitive Eating Coach from 2019-12-04T18:22:34

This week, Mel chats with Intuitive Eating Coach Linda Tucker about Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and the differences between life coaching and therapy.

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Episode 57: Chronic Illness and Medical Trauma from 2019-11-19T03:12:59

Mel chats with Whitney Goodman LMFT who runs a private practice and co-working space in Miami, Florida. Whitney discusses chronic illness, medical trauma, and how she started a social media followi...

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Episode 56: Sports and Mental Health from 2019-11-12T01:00:28

This week, Mel sites down with friend of the pod, Matt. Matt discusses the intersection of sports and their communities with mental health. You can read more about his journey on the Wahoo Fitness...

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Episode 55: LIVE PANEL Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Mental Health from 2019-11-05T15:32:22

BHYCT Live Panel Recording: Our show was lucky enough to host a panel at The Riveter's first annual Wellness Summit in Austin, TX. We gathered a panel of past guests including Dr. Han Ren, Lorena W...

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Episode 54: Children's Books from 2019-10-29T01:53:13

This week, Mel speaks with Gabi Garcia, a school counselor turned children’s book author who Specializes in books about social-emotional learning in both English and Spanish.

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Episode 53: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder from 2019-10-22T02:41:52

This week, Mel chats with Donna about her diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and what she has learned while coping with it.

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Episode 52: Bipolar Disorder and ECT from 2019-10-14T21:18:10

This week, Mel sits down with Sascha Biesi, co-owner and executive chef at the vegan bakery Skull and Cakebones. Sascha opens up about her struggle with bipolar disorder and her experience with Ele...

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Episode 51: Kink, Fetish, and Queer Counseling from 2019-10-08T02:43:01

This week Mel chats with Adam Maurer, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Austin. They discuss Adam’s work around sexual identity, gender identity, and the kink and fetish community as well.

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Episode 50: One Year Anniversary Special from 2019-10-01T02:34:09

For our one year anniversary, we turned the tables with Mel as the guest. She is interviewed by Sydney, a peer and friend of the pod who appeared in our first two episodes.

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Episode 49: HAES, Intuitive Eating from 2019-09-24T03:02:41

On this week's episode, Mel sits down with Katie Winer, LPC to discuss the philosophies of Health At Every Size, and Intuitive Eating. Katie discusses the importance of these philosophies to her o...

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Episode 48: Adolescents and Christian Counseling from 2019-09-17T00:45:55

On the podcast this week, Mel chats with Taylor about her specialized work with adolescents, and how she incorporates her identity as a Christian into her therapeutic framework.

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Episode 47: People Pleasing from 2019-09-10T10:50:52

On this week's episode, Mel sits down with Austin counselor Alex Barnette to talk about people-pleasing: how Alex treats it, and her own personal experience with it.

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Episode 46: Double Depression from 2019-09-04T03:19:12

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with author Bethanne Patrick about her experience being diagnosed with "Double Depression", a diagnosis that is not widely discussed. Bethanne explains how rece...

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Episode 45: Asian-American Experience and Perfectionism from 2019-08-26T21:34:08

On this week's episode, Mel chats with Dr. Han Ren about her work with the Asian-American community, and the importance of including people of color in the conversations happening within the mental...

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Episode 44: Depression 2 Extinction from 2019-08-20T02:42:40

On this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Coach JJ from the organization “Depression 2 Extinction” whose mission is to get people, particularly kids and teens, more in touch with their emotions, ...

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Episode 43: Multiple Modalities and Specialties from 2019-08-13T03:06:14

On the podcast this week, Mel speaks with K-Lee, an Austin therapist with an impressive resume. K-Lee works with folks battle substance abuse and eating disorders using traditional psychotherapy, ...

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Episode 42: Inner Child Work from 2019-08-06T01:29:35

On this week's episode, Brandon Jones, founder of Good Society, talks about the integral role that therapy has played in his success. Brandon has done a lot of inner child work that has allowed hi...

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Episode 41: Attachment and Motivational Interviewing from 2019-07-30T02:20:05

On the podcast this week, Mel chats with LCSW Adam MacDonald about his work with attachment and childhood trauma, and clients with Complex PTSD. Adam also discusses Motivation Interviewing, which ...

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Episode 40: Validation and Connection in Therapy from 2019-07-23T18:36:12

In this week's episode, Mel speaks with CEO Kaci Kai about the importance and impact of being seen and understood by her therapist and how that helped her to be healthy and successful in her life a...

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Episode 39: S.T.R.O.N.G Relationships from 2019-07-16T01:45:52

On this week's episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kristal DeSantis shares her model for strong relationships, and we discuss all the elements necessary for a relationship to be healthy...

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Episode 38: Grad School and Narcisisstic Parents from 2019-07-09T01:07:03

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Alicia, a counseling grad student who works in a domestic violence shelter, and who was inspired to become a counselor by her experience with childhood trau...

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Episode 37: Working with Sex Offenders from 2019-07-01T21:42:54

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Albert Bellard, who has been a therapist for 30 years. Albert discusses his many years working with both adolescent and adult sex offenders and the importa...

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Episode 36: 40 Years as a Therapist from 2019-06-11T03:02:29

On this week's episode, Mel speaks with Phyllis about her illustrious and lengthy career as a therapist. Phyllis has been practicing for 40 years, and has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experie...

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Episode 35: Remote Counseling from 2019-06-04T03:47:11

On the podcast this week, Mel chats with Tess about her experience using remote/online therapy and the way that it fit into her life. Tess also shares with us some strategies that she has compiled...

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Episode 34: Career Counseling and Psychedelic Therapy from 2019-05-28T22:10:55

On this week's episode, Mel speaks with Rowan Hartin, a mental health professional who specializes in career counseling and working with folks who have no idea what they want to do with their lives...

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Episode 33: Depressed Cake Shop from 2019-05-21T03:06:46

On this week's episode, Mel chats with Val, who runs an organization called "Depressed Cake Shop". She is a mental health advocate who combines destigmatization of mental health services and baked...

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Episode 32: Complex Trauma and Racial Identity from 2019-05-13T21:34:13

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Lorena Watson, a mental health professional who shares her history of trauma and abuse, and how that has informed the counselor that she is today. Lorena a...

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Episode 31: Alcoholism from 2019-05-06T18:37:13

On this week's episode, Mel chats with Katie, who recently had a breakthrough with her therapist where she realized that she struggles with alcoholism. Katie discusses how she came to that realiza...

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Episode 30: Sex Therapy from 2019-04-29T17:27:41

On the podcast this week, Mel speaks with Tricia Blewitt, a sex therapist and PHD candidate in Sexology. Tricia explores the world of sex therapy, debunks some myths, and also talks about her work...

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Episode 29: Intuitive Eating and DBT from 2019-04-22T19:23:51

On this week's episode, Mel talks with Jess Sprengle, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in severe eating disorders and her work using intuitive eating principles and DBT (Dialectica...

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Episode 28: Herpes Diagnosis from 2019-04-16T17:14:37

On the podcast this week, Mel chats with a guest who received a diagnosis of herpes, the way that therapy has helped her cope with that reality, and even the ways that she feels grateful for the di...

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Episode 27: Separation and Divorce from 2019-04-09T02:05:07

On this week's episode, Mel speaks with John about his experience in therapy before and after his separation and divorce. John tells us about new, healthy patterns and behaviors in his relationshi...

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Episode 26: Life Coaching from 2019-04-02T03:40:03

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Sarah about their experience with a life coach and some of the differences and similarities between therapy and life coaching.

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Episode 25: Panic Disorder and Mental Health Advocacy from 2019-03-25T20:33:32

On the podcast this week, Mel chats with Shalyah Evans about her experience with a Panic Disorder and why she believes mental health awareness and advocacy is so important. Plus, a special announce...

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Episode 24: Therapy for Gamers, Geeks, and Misfits from 2019-03-20T14:33:31

On this week’s episode, Mel talks with Julia, a therapist who specializes in working with “gamers, geeks, and misfits.” We talk about the struggles unique to that community, and Julia’s thoughts on...

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Episode 23: Mental Health Services in Schools from 2019-03-12T02:28:38

On this week's episode, Mel speaks with Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) Jenn about her work in schools, and all the various mental health services available in public schools, as we...

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Episode 22: Trans Experience from 2019-03-05T03:38:31

On this week's episode, Mel talks with Lauren about her experience as a trans woman and what it was like to search for a counselor who was versed in the specific needs of a trans person.

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Episodes 21 : Eating Disorders Pt 2 from 2019-03-01T21:01:46

On this week's special bonus episode, Mel speaks with our producer/editor Sam about her experience with eating disorders throughout her life, and the path she has taken to become mentally and physi...

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Episodes 20: Eating Disorders from 2019-02-26T03:52:56

In episode 20, Mel talks with eating disorder specialist and personal trainer Kim Gould about her work with folks who experience ED and disordered eating, and the steps she is taking to promote hea...

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Episode 19: Family Therapy from 2019-02-18T21:25:24

On this week's episode, Mel chats with Paige about her experience in family therapy, and her work as a LCSW working with children who have been sexually abused.

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Episode 18: Financial Anxiety and Divorce Counseling from 2019-02-12T14:32:14

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Jeff about his financial anxiety, and also his experience seeing a grief counselor after his divorce.

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Episode 17: Domestic Violence from 2019-02-05T00:28:36

On this week's episode, Mel chats with Lizzet about her personal experience with therapy and her work with the community regarding domestic violence.

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Episode 16: Trauma Informed Counseling and Krav Maga from 2019-01-29T03:49:51

On this week's episode, Mel talks with Eva, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Krav Maga instructor. Eva speaks about her approach to working on clients with trauma and the therapeutic be...

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Episode 15: Toxic Masculinity from 2019-01-22T03:08:14

This week on the podcast, Mel sits down with Develon and Rocky for their take on the concept of “toxic masculinity” in the wake of the controversial commercial from Gillette.

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Episode 14: Long-term Counseling from 2019-01-15T04:45:02

On the podcast this week, Mel chats with Laura Lee about her 10 YEAR (!) relationship with her therapist and all the ways that therapy has changed her life. Stay tuned at the end of the episode fo...

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Episode 13: Marriage Counseling Again from 2019-01-08T03:09

On this week's episode, Mel speaks with a LGBTQ couple from New York, about their experience with marriage counseling.

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Bonus Episode: Self Care Tips from 2018-12-21T20:54:57

Mel sits down with the show producer, Sam to discuss common misconceptions about the term 'self-care' and their tips for successful self-care.

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Episode 12: Drama Therapy from 2018-12-18T04:28:53

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Luke about his experience with counseling, his work with special needs kids, and his pursuit and interest in becoming a Drama Therapist.

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Epsiode 11: Holiday Episode from 2018-12-10T23:25:28

On this week's episode, Mel chats with fellow mental health professional Alice about the complicated feelings that can come up when spending time with your family at the holidays, and tips on setti...

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Episode Ten: Substance Abuse Counseling from 2018-12-04T04:53:29

On this week's episode, Mel talks with Sarah (from Episode Three) about complicated family dynamics and the experience of having addiction in her family.

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Bonus Episode: Texas Transgender Resources from 2018-11-27T04:45:29

Rocky shares some more suggestions for those starting a transition and his top five transgender resources in Texas.

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Episode Nine: LGBTQ counseling from 2018-11-27T04:32:40

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with Rocky (from Episode Three) about his own journey through counseling, as well as his transition. Rocky provides insight into ways that the trans community c...

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Episode Eight: Infant loss from 2018-11-20T04:18:57

On this week's episode, Mel talks with Nicole about the loss of her babies, and how she has begun to heal and move through the grief. Nicole also offers suggestions and encouragement to women who ...

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Episode Seven: Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Disorders from 2018-11-13T03:55:36

On this week's episode, Mel talks with Sarah (a new Sarah) about her Bipolar diagnosis, sleep disorder, and her journey to becoming a social worker.

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Episode Six: Intersex Rights from 2018-11-06T06:46:06

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with human rights and intersex activist, and campaign manager of Texas's soon to be first openly trans city council member. We talk about the struggles of the i...

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Episode Five: Counseling and the Church from 2018-10-30T04:34:36

On the podcast this week, Mel talks with another Sarah, a queer woman with a Masters in Divination who is working to make the church a more inclusive space. Sarah's work in the church is supplemen...

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Episode Four: Anger Management and Group Counseling from 2018-10-23T03:17:47

On this week's episode, Mel sits down with an anonymous guest to discuss his experience in marriage counseling, anger management, and group counseling. We talk about what a bad experience in thera...

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Episode Three: Marriage Counseling from 2018-10-16T00:53:17

On the podcast this week, Mel talks to Rocky and Sarah, an interracial, LGBTQ couple moving through marriage counseling. We talk about what helps, what doesn’t, and how to seek out resources.

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Episode Two: Introduction to Therapy Part Two from 2018-10-09T01:31:19

On this week’s episode, Sydney and Mel continue their conversation about the basics of therapy, including how to find a therapist, and how to navigate confusing terms and acronyms when looking for ...

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Episode One: Introduction to Therapy from 2018-10-02T01:55:40

On the inaugural episode, Mel interviews her former coworker Sydney, who is a Licensed Master in Social Work (LMSW). The two of them discuss elements of therapy that are helpful to know when seekin...

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