Podcasts by Through the Eyes of a Therapist

Therapist Style and Self-Expression from 2023-11-13T05:00

A therapist who models and another who does interior design?! Yes, please!

Eloy Castro and Luis Cornejo are both Latine, queer, gay, creative mental health professionals who are ...

Therapist Horror Stories from 2023-10-23T05:30

In honor of SPOOKY SEASON we asked our listeners and community for their horror stories. We didn't want the PARANORMAL kind, we wanted the ones that left our peers and colleagues in shock and te...

Therapists React to IG Post from 2023-10-16T05:30

Elisa Dobler, LCSW-S and Cristal Acosta, LPC-S are back on the pod together to constructively critique a Listen

Counseling Amidst Covid-19 from 2020-04-02T05:00

Hello, everyone!  Today we discuss what it's like to be a therapist in the times of the Coronavirus epidemic.  Myself and two other therapists located in El Paso, Texas talk about: what it's lik...

Therapists Discuss Sex Education from 2019-11-25T03:00

Hello again, everyone!  Jen Reeves, LMFT-S, CST is back on the podcast giving us her expert opinion on the Netflix show "Sex Education".  We discuss the characters from the show and talk about b...

Celebrity Mental Health- The Britney Story from 2019-10-28T03:00

Hello again and welcome back to season three of Through the Eyes of a Therapist podcast!  If you are a millennial, or if you were paying attention to life in the early 2000s, you may remember th...

Therapists Discuss 13 Reasons Season One from 2019-09-24T03:00

In this episode, two licensed professional counselors discuss the popular and controversial show "13 Reasons Why".  Andrea Rios, LPC and Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, NCC dissect and dialogue about the...

Harry Potter and the Two Therapists from 2019-08-26T03:00

Welcome back to Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast!  This season is all about pop-culture and the unique view of shows, books, and movies through a therapist's point of view!  

In th...

BECOMING AN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST- feat. Clarissa Arms-Chavez, Ph.D. from 2019-04-29T03:00

If you want to be a psychologist but are considering a non-clinical route, this is a great episode to listen to. Social Psychology, just like clinical or counseling psychology, is only one of th...

INTROVERTS UNITE! from 2019-04-19T12:49:02

In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Elisa.  We discuss introverts, extroverts, ambiverts and some labels that [we] introverts do not like.  We talk about pets, counselor life, ...

BECOMING A CLINICAL SUPERVISOR- feat. Dr.Kate Walker from 2019-04-19T12:46:58

Hello, Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast listeners!  If you’ve gotten this far in my latest series on becoming a therapist, you’ve heard about Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Clin...

BECOMING AN EQUINE THERAPIST- feat. Janet Nicholas, LPC, LCDC from 2019-04-15T03:00

Equine therapy is a treatment modality that can be used for a wide array of client populations and issues in counseling.  Equines are horses, and if I didn't do an episode about equines, I would...

BECOMING A CONTEMPLATIVE THERAPIST- Feat. Catalina Goerke founder of In the Name of Silence from 2019-04-01T03:00

Contemplative therapy has foundations in clinical psychology and Buddhist psychology.  This approach may be helpful if you: have a busy life, have a life...if you live, breathe....lol.  It can b...

BECOMING A CAREER COUNSELOR- Feat. Vanessa B. Monroy, LPC from 2019-03-18T03:00

Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast has reached 10 thousand plus downloads!  Thank you to all listeners!

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Career counseling can be very helpful for people who are j...

BECOMING A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST- Feat. Mawule Sevon from 2019-03-04T03:00

If you want to be a school psychologist or have ever wondered what a school psychologist does, then this episode is for you!  School psychologists are col...

BECOMING A PLAY THERAPIST- feat. Kristin Trick, LPC, RPT from 2019-02-18T03:00

"Play is the language of children and toys are their words."-A Play Therapy Philosophy.   Working with children in therapy requires special skills.  Sometimes the best approaches with children are ...

BECOMING A THERAPIST-HOW SUPERVISORS HELP US GROW feat. Tim Mendoza from 2019-02-04T03:00

In this episode, we talk about how clinical supervisors are needed beyond graduate internships and licensure requirements!  Supervising at an agency can help clinicians be more well rounded and ...

BECOMING A CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER feat. Erica Barrales, LCSW&Alvely Alcantara, LCSW from 2019-01-07T03:00

Social work is a diverse and large field where individuals can grow professionally in many different directions.  Clinical Social Work is one area of specialty where social workers can conduct t...

BECOMING A SOCIAL WORKER- feat. Elisa D., LMSW from 2018-12-24T03:00

Social Workers can thrive in many settings---hospitals, mental health clinics, schools, and much more!  Elisa and I discuss the versatility of social workers and talk about what it takes to beco...

BECOMING A SCHOOL COUNSELOR-featuring Vanessa De Jesus, LAC from 2018-12-10T03:00

Counselors are liaisons who balance student emotions & academics.  They handle crises, teach counseling lessons in classrooms, provide psychoeducation to teachers, maintain positive working rela...

BECOMING A SEX THERAPIST- Feat. Jen Reeves, LMFT, CST from 2018-11-26T03:00

*explicit content-listener discretion advised*   My guest today is a Certified Sex Therapist!  I am so super excited to present you all with this content.  It's been hard for me to track down a CST...

BECOMING A THERAPIST- Fully Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Private Practice feat. Z, Lopez&M. Plascencia, LMFTs from 2018-11-12T03:00

In this second part of HOW MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS ARE MADE, we are moving up the ladder.  In this episode, I speak with two fully licensed marriage and family therapists.  They spill the...

Patron Only Episode-Myra the Magical Marathon Master from 2018-11-11T23:15:09

In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Myra. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker and marathoner. She is certified in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). We discuss the field of...

BECOMING A THERAPIST- How marriage and family therapists are made! (PART ONE) Feat. Mishka K.&Luis C., AMFT's from 2018-10-29T03:00

Okay future therapists, in the last episode you heard Myra Garcia, LCSW and Myself, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Therapist, talk about what to GENERALLY expect whe...

So, you want to be a therapist? What you should know before making the leap. from 2018-10-15T19:37:28

Ever wonder what it would take for you to become a therapist?  Some may think, "I'm good at listening and giving advice, therefore I should become a therapist." 

WELL......you are in for ...

Losing your marbles over misbehaved children? A Guide to Discipline Plans from 2018-10-01T03:00

Rewards, punishment, and consequences can be hard to keep track of while parenting older kids.  Not anymore!  With this step-by-step audio guide, you can have a functioning "token economy" in as...

Handling Tantrums, Positive Parenting, and a Survey on YOUR Parenting Style from 2018-09-17T03:00

Hello!  Thanks for listening to the podcast that puts a mental-health spin on any topic!  We've passed 1400 downloads on Podbean and even more on iTunes! Visit Listen

Staying "Fit-to-Fight"! Navigating Services in Military Mental Health with Major Amileah Davis, Licensed Psychologist from 2018-07-04T01:00

Stay fit to fight!

Major Amileah Davis is a licensed Counseling Psychologist and is currently serving on active duty in the United States Air Force. She completed her Ph.D. at Ne...

How to tell a person they need professional help. from 2018-06-24T21:54:21

In this short episode, or "mini-sode" as I like to call it, I give a few tips on how to gently confront a person about going to see a therapist. It's easier said than done...but what is worse......

SUICIDE-Assessment, stats, and how to find help. from 2018-06-09T17:19:20

Suicide is a tough subject.  

Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade....these are the two most recent high-profile suicides to impact our society.  In this episode, I broach the subject of...

Real talk on ADHD meds for children, border health, and how to get psychiatric treatment. from 2018-06-01T18:17:34

Jorge Medina, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, treats patients with severe mental illness and is qualified to treat children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

In ...

How to Find a Therapist (Mental Health Awareness Month) from 2018-05-19T23:06:25

Hi, listeners!  I just want to thank you all for all the support, messages, and positivity!  My little fan-base is growing and I truly appreciate every like, share, and download!

In this ...

A Deep Dive Into Depression- Stigma, Meds, and Therapy from 2018-05-12T19:40:26

Hello listeners!  It’s me, Cristal Martinez Acosta, Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified counselor. It's #mentalhealthawarenessmonth and this episode is part 3 of 4!

In t...

UNCONDITIONAL POSITIVE REGARD&a Very short update! from 2018-05-06T14:23:33

Letting listeners know that I am continuing the 4 part series on mental health awareness month throughout all of May. Remember to show everyone respect and kindness because you never know what k...

From existing to LIVING- Mental Health Awareness Month from 2018-04-30T02:59

All of the interviews and episodes in the month of MAY will be related to #fightingthestigma and #Mentalhealthawarenessmonth. 

In April, I posted openings for interviews on FB and Insta....

How Being a Person of Color in Predominantly White Institutions Can Make You ... um...ALL THE THINGS from 2018-04-22T22:37:14

In this candid conversation with three other people of color, we detail some of our personal experiences in White America.  Americanization, acculturation, and assimilation can cause emotional a...

Acupuncture by Acufunkture: an old, new way to heal body, mind,&spirit. from 2018-04-15T20:24:47

In this interview, acupuncturist and owner of Acufunkture in Houston, TX, Kathleen Funk L.Ac., describes acupuncture methods, purpose, and indications. This centuries old way of healing helps pa...

Occupational Therapist Michelle Medina on Development and Life Skills from 2018-04-07T19:17:11

In this episode, I speak with Dianna Michelle Medina, OTD, MOT, OTR/L  who uses her Occupational Therapy skills with her own children.  She gives listeners great ideas ...

Are you BURNED OUT? from 2018-04-04T12:35:20

Tired all the time? Not too happy about work? Signs and symptoms list at minute 2:00! You might be burned out.  In this episode I explain the difference between burnout, secondary trauma, & comp...

#OKTOSAY from 2018-04-01T12:02:12

I'm looking for people to share their struggles and triumphs with mental illness. Stories about medication, stigma, bereavement, suicide, and therapy experiences will be considered. If you want ...

Safety in an Unsafe World from 2018-03-23T20:55:34

In this episode I interview preparedness instructor, consultant, and safety expert, Martin Lopez.  This Navy Veteran talks with me about:

• Arming our school teachers.
• A false...
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Post-Partum Problems? Perinatal Professional, Vanessa Perry, to the Rescue! from 2018-03-12T17:50:42

*Material in all episodes of Through the Eyes of a Therapist is for informational purposes only and you should always seek the help of your own mental health professional or doctor*

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What is Trauma? from 2018-03-08T22:12:09

In this episode, I define trauma, complex trauma, and chronic stress.  Also toward the middle of the episode I speak about similarities between ADHD and anxiety disorders.  

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Pain to Power Part II from 2018-03-06T06:17

In the second part of this interview with fitness/health coach, Amber Banda, we get into the nitty gritty of breaking bad dieting cycles, opinions on popular exercise regimens, and the recommend...

From Pain to Power-Part 1 from 2018-03-03T05:57:47

In this episode fitness expert and fat loss coach, Amber Banda, and I discuss her health journey.  She details the pain, struggle, and heartache associated with her past...but then talks about h...