AFFIRMATIVE THERAPY… 

Listen in on Episode 2 featuring Maureen McCarthy, (Licensed Social Worker/LSW), and co-hosts Kira Yakubov, LMFT (Founder and Lead Therapist), and Daniela Galdi (Health & Wellness Professional and HYR Podcast Producer). 

PART 1 -Getting to know Heal Your Roots Wellness therapist, Maureen McCarthy, LSW.

PART 2 - Basics 101: Perspectives on Bringing Awareness, Support for Communities, and How we all Interact with the World through Affirmative Therapy. 

PART 3 - Getting started with your therapy practice and seeking professional support for individuals and couples including areas of polyamory, non monogamous, consensual ethical/non monogamous, relationships, open relationships, swinging, and any type of relationship unique to a person.  

 Content Warnings: Mentions of Mental Illness.

 Some episode highlights include...

• What is affirmative therapy? 
• Exploring coping methods, expertise, language, and more for Human Sexuality and Gender Expansive People in the Community. 
• Laying down foundations of skills and The process therapists go through for deeper understanding.
• Bringing Like-minded individuals into the practice. Maureen began in the practice when she was at the crossroads of looking for change in her life.
• Learning more about Maureen McCarthy – passion for helping LGBTQ+ communities, interests and more.  Maureen’s work also connects to her love for dogs, rescuing and fostering them.
• Finding the support you need and opening up the conversations during life transitions. 
• Working through the process of self-identification and freedom in who you are.
• Issues within the system and stigmatizations.
• Spaces to explore to find hope and a sense of self and community (friends, chosen family, online groups).
• Ways to invite kink into your life.

 More About Maureen...
Maureen McCarthy, LSW & Queer Affirming Therapist
Credentials: Licensed Social Worker & Therapist. Certified Therapist of Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Communities from Widener University.
Hobbies & Interests: Mom, foster dog mom, being creative with hair & makeup, getting tattoos, & walking the trail by my house =)

"I am SO passionate about gender and sexuality. I aim to create a space that reduce the shame and guilt that occurs when talking about sex, desire, and pleasure. I have extensive experience working with gender expansive and sexually diverse individuals, including but not limited to the LGBTQIIA+, Polyam/CNM/ENM and BDSM/kink communities, in addition to folks facing life transitions, stress, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, and grief."

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