Episodes
Monday Apr 15, 2019
BECOMING AN EQUINE THERAPIST- feat. Janet Nicholas, LPC, LCDC
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
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 wouldn't be able to call myself a true Texan! I am so excited to release this interview because I learned so much about the healing power of horses in counseling/therapy. My guest, Janet Nicholas, gives us details on how to become an equine therapist (not to be confused with hippotherapy) and why horses are so healing in this capacity. I hope you enjoy this content as much as I do!
Must have info about my guest:
Janet Nicholas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor from South Texas. She has been working in the mental health field for 20 years. Her personal and professional experiences have led her to engage in her current passion of equine therapy. She has her own practice where she sees clients in a traditional office, but also does some of her favorite work out in her "grassy office" with her equine therapy associates (her horses). She went to the University of Houston, St.Edward's University, and then received her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University. Visit her websites: www.trails-less-traveled.com or www.janetnicholas.com
Mentioned in the episode:
EAGALA: https://www.eagala.org/
E3A: https://www.facebook.com/E3Assoc
PATH: https://www.pathintl.org/
"Adventures in Awareness; Learning With the Help of Horses" by Barbara Rector
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Monday Apr 01, 2019
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 be beneficial for ANYONE. In this episode, my guest and I discuss the difference between conventional therapy and contemplative therapy. We also talk about anxiety, which is, according to Catalina, one of the most common problems in her practice. We also talk about how contemplative therapy can help a person develop an awareness of their own emotions. She also explains how to start your own daily contemplative practice.
Must have information about my guest:
Catalina is a Contemplative Therapist and Life Coach with extensive studies in Tibetan Buddhism in India.
She’s developed the Silence Therapy Technique for Self-Healing, offering her clients the tools to find home within themselves through self-observation, stillness and the ability to tune in to the voice of our inner wisdom.
She enjoys Silence, traveling without schedules, daily rituals and having a cup of ginger chai while watching people pass by.
You can find more information on how to incorporate the practice of Silence in your days, on her website: [ https://inthenameofsilence.co] and Instagram: [@inthenameofsilence]
For questions, comments, new episode ideas......write to me! cristal@throughtheeyesofatherapist.org
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Monday Mar 04, 2019
BECOMING A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST- Feat. Mawule Sevon
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
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 collaborators, advocates, leaders, and team players! They are in charge of assessing school aged children and identifying their needs for success in school. They work with other clinicians like Occupational and Speech therapists as well as mental health therapists and school counselors! In this episode we talk diagnosis, IEP's, and the many factors influencing student struggles and successes.
Must have info about my guest:
Mawule has been praised for her contributions to the field of school psychology and behavior analysis on addressing diversity and inclusion. She is a nationally certified school psychologist and board certified behavior analyst. With the specialization of diversity and cultural competency, Mawule has completed research, lead workshops, and facilitated discussions throughout the United States and abroad. Her philosophy centers around capacity building and empowering parents, educators, and communities by providing them the necessary information to make informed decisions. Mawule currently serves as the Executive Director of The Key Consulting Firm, an organization which focuses on addressing the racial inequity among children in schools across the nation.
Contact: http://www.thekeyconsult.com
www.instagram.com/thekeyconsult
For questions, comments, new episode ideas......write to me! cristal@throughtheeyesofatherapist.org
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
BECOMING A PLAY THERAPIST- feat. Kristin Trick, LPC, RPT
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
El Paso, TX, 79902
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Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
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 therapy services. Licensed Clinical Social workers are trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that allows them the title of "therapist". LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, Counseling Psychologists, and some school psychologists can do "therapy" or what we call "clinical work". After this episode about LCSWs, I will be interviewing psychologists and therapy/clinical supervisors so you can understand the nuanced positions the mental health field has to offer.
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Here is some must have info about today's guests:
Erica Barrales, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who currently works as a Senior Social Worker for Orange County Children and Family Services in Orange, California. She currently is assigned as a Senior Social Worker in the Specialized Family Services: Continuing and Court Officers program. For the past 11 years, she has worked with children and families in the capacity of family reunification, family maintenance, and adoption focused cases. For the past 5 years she has worked with the special medical, developmental, and behaviorally fragile children and families. She is a seasoned and well-rounded leader within her program. She’s been in the social work field since 2003 and has experience in school counseling, psychotherapy, and supervising Associate Clinical Social Work interns. She provides clinical supervision to Associate Clinical Social Workers earning clinical hours for licensure.
She was raised as a daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, and grew up in Anaheim, CA. She is married to her husband of 13 years, who is a deputy sheriff. She has 3 boys, ranging from 4 to 12 years old, loves to drink wine, dance, and spend time with her large family.
Alvely Alcantara is an LCSW in the state of NC with cultural roots in the Dominican Republic. She has been in practice since March 2015 at a nonprofit serving the local Latinx community. The majority of her work is done in Spanish as most of her clients are Spanish speakers. She specialize in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety and adjustment/acculturation problems, and primarily works with females. She loves working with teens (15+) to young adults but has the ability to work with people from eight to a geriatric age. She is not yet in private practice but plans to take that next step for her career. She has a passion for working with the Military population and comes from a military family herself.
To get in touch with Alvely or Erica, you can email hello@throughtheeyesofatherapist.org
For more information about social work you may visit the National Association of Social Work:
https://www.socialworkers.org/
https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers
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Monday Nov 26, 2018
BECOMING A SEX THERAPIST- Feat. Jen Reeves, LMFT, CST
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
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 tea on how to sustain yourself as a therapist, how therapy is "soul work", and the importance of Latinxs becoming therapists!
Below is must-have information on my guests!
Maritza Plascencia, LMFT
Maritza received a B.A. in Criminology and a B.A. in English from University of California Irvine where she interned for the OC Public Defender's Office interviewing minors in custody at Juvenile Hall. Upon graduating she was hired as a Victim Advocate assigned to assist victims in domestic violence cases going through the criminal justice system. She decided to pursue her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the California School of Professional Psychology after witnessing the effects of unhealthy relationships and the dysfunction these create for everyone involved; from the children who felt lonely and misunderstood in their own homes, to the adults dealing with the mental and emotional impact resulting from their unhealthy relationships.
Throughout her career, Maritza has worked with individuals, couples and families addressing anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault and relationship issues, to mention a few.
Her style is to use an integrative, client-centered and emotionally focused approach that includes mind-body techniques and provides clients with practical tools. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which she finds helpful in working with individuals trying to address past traumas and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which she uses in her work with most couples.
Zeahlot Lopez
Zeahlot Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Cosmetologist helping humans rebuild their spirit. Guided by her intuition, clinical training, life experiences, and some luck she currently helps individuals and families lead a happier life! Aside from providing mental health services to better the lives of her clients, she enjoys providing coaching services to entrepreneurs and those looking to increase their emotional intelligence. She enjoys comedy, singing in her shower, and cooking new dishes. Recently she was featured on the television network Univision, speaking on challenges associated with Mental Health and in LA Voyage magazine as a featured entrepreneur. She is currently creating workshops for women and young professionals.
You can reach either of these amazing Latina Healers below:
http://www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/maritza/
and of course, you can send any questions or feedback to hello@throughtheeyesofatherapist.org
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