A Simple Therapy Podcast: Honest Conversations on Therapy, Mental Health, Healing and Self-Growth

Jill Barnett Kaufman, LCSW, is a Licensed Therapist, Divorce Coach, Author, and Co-Parenting Expert. Jill's own challenging divorce journey inspired her to make a difference and help others navigate the process with less stress and more peace. Her book, "I'm Getting Divorced, Now What?" and her transformative group coaching program, Thriving Through Divorce, offers parents the tools and support they need to thrive during this overwhelming time.

In this episode, we dive into the common mistakes clients make when going through a divorce and how therapists can better support their clients in this challenging process. Jill also shares practical tips for co-parenting. Find out what inspires her to keep doing this work and the community she is building for people all over the world facing divorce.

Tune in for valuable insights to support your clients and create a positive impact during the divorce journey. Let's come together and make divorce a little easier for everyone involved.

Connect with Jill:

Website: https://www.divorcecoachjill.com

Book: https://go.divorcecoachjill.com/divorcebook?r_done=1

Join her FB Group: Separation and Divorce Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336970726708968/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillkaufman/

www.princetoncounselingandparentingcenter.com

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In this episode, our guest, Tonya Winingar, LPC, takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing how her own traumatic experiences have shaped her distinctive therapeutic approach. Brace yourself for an invigorating conversation as Tonya reveals how she harnesses the transformative power of kindness and bold energy to facilitate healing. We also explore biofeedback, brain training, and neurolinguistic feedback as Tonya delves into these therapeutic techniques that have yielded remarkable results.

Tonya Winingar is a Licensed Professional Counselor and HEAL-th Coach. She is on a mission to heal the world one person at a time, and believes in a whole person approach to health care: healing the mind, body, brain, and spirit. From this whole person perspective, she provides kindness, therapy, coaching, and neurofeedback.

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In this episode, we meet Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC, a passionate advocate for the success of upcoming mental health professionals through effective supervision. Join us as Amy delves into the world of supervision, discussing its significance and providing valuable insights on how to make the most out of your supervisory experience. Discover why supervision plays a crucial role in your professional development and how it can propel you towards success. Amy shares her expertise on what makes a great supervisor, offering practical tips and strategies for maximizing your learning and growth during supervision. She also has an array of helpful resources to support supervisors in their work. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, this episode equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in supervision and beyond.

Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC, has worked in mental health for the past 13 years. She is the Founder of Motivated Wellness Solutions, and is a field liaison and adjunct professor at The Ohio State University. Her primary focus and passion is clinical mental health supervision. She loves supervising students and therapists, offers many supervision resources on her website and runs a FB group for supervision.

Connect with Amy:

www.motivatedwellnesssolutionsllc.com

@motivatedwellnesssolutionsllc

@coachingupwards

FB group, Behavioral Health Internship, Supervision and Licensing Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/334389371681338

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In this episode, Kresta Dalrymple, LMFT, fearlessly opens up about her 35-year struggle with misophonia, an extreme sensitivity to certain sounds. Join us as she shares her personal journey of finding freedom from misophonia, offering inspiration and wisdom for therapists and individuals on their own paths to healing.

As a therapist specializing in complex trauma, Kresta brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our conversation. We delve into the transformative power of authentic self-expression, healthy boundaries, and the significance of self-care and community. Kresta will inspire you to embark on your own path of healing and personal growth.

Kresta Dalrymple is an LMFT at Pasadena Trauma Therapy specializing in complex trauma, adult sexual abuse survivors, and dissociative disorders. Kresta is a Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Practitioner level 2, Certified in Brainspotting, and is trained in Internal Family Systems and TRIP. Kresta has additional experience working with Eating Disorders, Addiction, and a sub-specialty in Misophonia.

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https://www.misophoniafreedomlab.com/

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Welcome to an extraordinary episode of The Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast! Join us as we delve into a powerful conversation with Pamela Cohen, a remarkable individual who holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College. With an incredible 42 years of lived experience with bipolar 1 disorder, Pam brings a unique perspective to our discussion.

Pam's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. She recently published her book, "Bipolar Depression and Me: From Both Sides of the Couch," which chronicles her personal experiences and insights. Currently working as a mental health peer specialist, Pam combines her lived experience as both a consumer and provider in the mental health field to support those struggling with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.

In this episode, Pam takes us on a profound journey from her days filled with psychosis, depression, and anxiety to her current role as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Drawing from her own challenges and triumphs, she shares invaluable suggestions for managing mental illness and offers heartfelt advice to therapists and clients about what they truly need to understand when working with individuals who have severe mental illness. Pam sheds light on the realities of living in recovery, highlighting the resilience, strength, and potential for growth that exists within each individual.

Don't miss this transformative episode as we gain profound insights from Pamela Cohen's remarkable journey. Tune in to The Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast and discover the power of empathy, understanding, and empowerment in the realm of severe mental illness.

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/BIPOLAR-DEPRESSION-ME-SIDES-COUCH/dp/B0BZFJMKGH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TF2OX9VL4DWD&keywords=Pamela+cohen+bipolar+depression&qid=1686700421&s=books&sprefix=pamela+cohen+bipolar+depression%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1

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Get ready for an episode that will ignite your therapeutic imagination! We all know that stories have the power to heal and teach, but have you ever wondered how to harness that magic in your therapy sessions? Join me as I chat with the incredible Daniel Hand, a true master of using role-playing games (RPGs) and storytelling in psychotherapy. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing conversation where we uncover the secrets to creating captivating narratives with your clients. From developing compelling characters to crafting immersive scenes and challenging obstacles, Daniel shares his expertise to help you level up your therapy game. And let me tell you, the transformations he's witnessed in his work are nothing short of amazing!

Daniel Hand is a British author, historian, game designer and therapeutic counsellor in private practice. His work has appeared in venues such as Tales of Ruma, the Popular Culture Psychology series, and DEKHO!, the journal of the Burma Star Association. His latest book is Role-Playing Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), and he regularly speaks on the uses of gameplay and storytelling in client-work.

Connect with Daniel

www.monomythcounselling.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/daniel.hand.161/

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Check out Daniel's book on Amazon, Role-Playing Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide:

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Katie Read helps the helping professionals step into their biggest lives…so they can serve in the biggest ways. She is the creator of: The Clinician to Coach® Academy, The Clini-Coach® Certification, and the Six-Figure Flagship® Program.

In this episode, we challenge assumptions held by private practice and agency therapists and explore signs indicating when a therapist is ready to move beyond the traditional office setting. Join us as Katie reveals her strategies for helping therapists thrive, prevent burnout, and have long-lasting careers as helping professionals by applying their clinical skills in new and creative ways. Discover the success story of Clinician to Coach® Academy, Katie's million-dollar business established in just three years, which now assists other therapists aspiring to achieve similar goals. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of therapy practice.

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https://www.katieread.com

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https://www.facebook.com/heykatieread

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Therapreneurs

https://www.instagram.com/heykatieread/

https://www.instagram.com/clinicoachacademy/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4rN6VjkLmtoQXMxb4rjng

https://www.tiktok.com/@heykatieread

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Becca Ferguson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma recovery, and she is an online course creator and real-life human being. Becca brings her love for storytelling and teaching to every environment that she's in! When people ask her for advice, it's coming from years of experience personally and professionally. Becca's main goal is for people to know that they aren't alone. In her spare time, Becca drowns out the intrusive thoughts with trash TV, playing with her cats, and hanging out with her incredible husband!

In this episode, Becca talks about her own mental health journey, why therapists need therapy, how therapists can become more vulnerable and real in their sessions, and the importance of self-care. Becca's personality shines through in her mission to inspire women to embrace their identities and become confident badasses!

Connect with Becca:

https://www.beccafergusonlpc.com/

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Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, Rev. is a holistic psychotherapist, ceremonialist, teacher, and author. With a psychospiritual lens integrating mind-body and traditional healing tools, Julia's work has focused on women who spend much of their time and energy attending to other people's needs. She supports helping professionals in reclaiming, rewilding, and empowering themselves through the challenges of burnout, compassion fatigue, perfectionism, high sensitivity, anxiety, and grief. In addition to being a therapist for therapists, she offers the Release & Empower Women's Circle, a sacred space for helping professionals, moms, and other emotional caregivers to heal together through creative, authentic expression and community. She is also the author of two books, Lessons of Labor and When You're Having A Hard Time: The Little Book That Listens.

In this episode, we talk about how therapists need a perspective shift in our approach to work, a new model of self-healing and the importance of nourishing our own spiritual life. We talk about being heart-centered and big-hearted therapists, managing burnout, finding support and how to practice emotional release techniques for our own wellness. If you want to care for your clients without carrying the work, this episode is for you!

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https://juliaaziz.com/

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Books: Lessons of Labor and When You're Having A Hard Time: The Little Book That Listens.

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Michelle Moseley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She came into mental health counseling as a second career after working in vocational ministry. Now Michelle has her own private practice, where she specializes in working with survivors of religious trauma or spiritual abuse, and body image concerns.

In this episode, we discuss Michelle's personal journey in recovering from religious trauma, what it means to be a heart-centered therapist, and how to hold space for clients healing from spiritual wounds.

Connect with Michelle:

https://www.MichelleFMoseley.com

https://www.instagram.com/therapy_with_michelle/

https://www.facebook.com/MichelleFMoseleyCounseling/

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