”Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast”, Cristal M. Acosta, TX LPC-Supervisor, Board Certified Counselor, lets you in on what it’s like to be a mental health professional. Enjoy fun, educational, and candid discussions about therapy, mental health, and psychology.
Episodes
Monday Oct 15, 2018
Monday Oct 15, 2018
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 a....BIG....surprise.
Get ready because becoming a therapist is INTENSE work. I don't want to scare you with this episode, I WANT TO PREPARE YOU. I want you to know things I wish I had known when I started my own journey into this career.
Topics include:
- Latinx in Higher Education
- Preparing for graduate school
- Rigor and growth
- Self-reflection
- Wounded Healers
- Getting triggered
- Therapists going to therapy
- Figuring out what you DON'T want to do as a clinician
- Inspiration for you to make the leap!
A special thank-you to Myra Garcia, LCSW. She is a therapist at the El Paso Child Guidance Center (where I work as well). She supervises and consults with clinicians in our agency. She has experience doing therapy in New York and El Paso. She specializes in trauma work and is certified in Child Parent Psychotherapy. She also teaches graduate social work students at NMSU. Her passion for social work and therapy shines through in her excellent work at our agency and in her advocacy for others.
In two weeks, our episode will feature two Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associates (LMFT-As) who will talk about their journeys in becoming therapists. They will speak specifically about their experiences in grad school, training, and how they work with clients. If you are interested in working with families and couples, that episode will be for you!
For more information about this episode or about my blog and podcast, please contact me at www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist
*Recommendations, discussion, and disclosures are for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should never substitute consultations/information from your own mental health/medical professionals with information from this podcast.*
Monday Sep 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
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 www.clarityelpaso.com or www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist
This episode is about parenting young children. The greatest joy and the greatest responsibility in this life. If you interact with children or have your own, THIS IS AN IMPORTANT EPISODE. I list out four different parenting styles (survey style) so you can identify your own. Also I talk about TANTRUMS (cue Jaws music). I cover the behavioral science behind ignoring, attention, and why kids tantrums get worse.
Mentioned in this episode:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy: www.pcit.org
Next episode will be a continuation of this topic and I will cover how to create a point system or "token economy" for your child!
Stay tuned and thanks for listening to Through the Eyes of a Therapist!
*Recommendations, discussion, and disclosures are for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should never substitute consultations/information from your own mental health/medical professionals with information from this podcast.*
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Life on the Border:A Therapist's Story About Her Immigration From Mexico. Episode In Spanish.
Resilient immigrant, therapist, mother, and attachment expert, Iyali Lara, candidly discusses her life experiences with me on this episode. She hails from Mexico, and moved to the United States a little under 10 years ago. She fled violence in her hometown of Ciudad Juarez. She discloses what it was like for her to live in fear for her life and her children's lives. She also tells me about the difference between living in the United States and Mexico. It took her great sacrifice and adaptability to create a new life for herself and her family here on the Borderland. Culture shock, trauma symptoms, and professional-licensing issues are all things she details in this enlightening episode. General recommendations for immigrants in the US and those professionals who work with immigrants are toward the end of the episode.
Oh, by the way, it's in Spanish. (Please excuse my Border Spanglish. I purposefully left it unedited for your amusement and unique listening experience.)
*Recommendations, discussion, and disclosures are for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should never substitute consultations/information from your own mental health/medical professionals with information in this podcast.*
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
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...feeling a bit embarrased about bringing it up? OR...Never saying anything about it but regret it later?
www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist
In the episode I talk about my resources page, which can be found at: www.throughtheeyesofatherapist.podbean.com (THREE LITTLE BARS AT THE TOP/DROPDOWN MENU)
OR listen to my episode about HOW TO FIND A THERAPIST
I also talk about these amazing tshirts! Visit https://bit.ly/2lAAov3 Wear one to show your love and support for mental health awareness and my podcast!
*All information in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not substitute consultation or advice from your own therapist, doctor, or mental health provider.*
Saturday Jun 09, 2018
Saturday Jun 09, 2018
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 suicide assessment. As a therapist, this is a part of my day-to-day practice (sadly). Here, I give insight on what a therapist might assess for.
If you or someone you know wants to die by suicide, please reach out to them and give them resources and hope!
Here are some of the more notable resources out there for suicide prevention:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1800-273-8255
or TEXT "home" to 741-741
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me!
https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist
*Anything on this podcast is for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should always seek the advice of your own doctor or mental health professional.*
Friday Jun 01, 2018
Friday Jun 01, 2018
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 this conversation we explore special issues related to mental health practice in the borderland. In this episode, you will also hear about common misconceptions about ADHD-medication and psychopharmacology. You can also hear HOW to become a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practicioner.
If you have been interested in seeing a psychiatrist or a person who can prescribe medication to yourself or a family member, this is the episode is for you!
To contact Jorge Medina, FPMHNP, you may write to him at jmedina@borderlandhealth.org and as always, you can reach me at:
Through the Eyes of a Therapist Facebook Page
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*Information on this podcast is for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should always seek the help/advice of your personal mental health care professional or doctor.*
Saturday May 19, 2018
Saturday May 19, 2018
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 episode, the last of a four part series for #Mentalhealthawareness month, I talk about how to find a therapist that is right for you.
I list out factors to consider about your therapist like: cost, affordability, geographical location, types of licensed therapists, and specialties. I, of course, mention how you should find a provider who matches your style and someone who makes you feel emotionally safe.
Mentioned in the episode:
http://nbcc.org/Search/CounselorFind
https://emdria.site-ym.com/general/custom.asp?page=FaTmain
http://dshs.texas.gov/counselor/lpc_search.shtm
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me!
https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist
*Anything on this podcast is for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should always seek the advice of your own doctor or mental health professional.*