Burning the Couch

Burning the Couch

By Dr. Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT & Micaela Magazzu-Alaman, LMFTSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Burning the Couch episodes

  • Dealing with Trolls

    Have you ever had to deal with an internet troll? How about dealing with them as a professional? This week, Pim & Micaela discuss what it's like to be a professional on social media. Tattoos, professionalism, living double lives on the internet, and more.

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    32 min
  • Special Populations: Substance Use

    Pim & Micaela speak about their experience in working with AOD/SUD populations. Pim has experience in working with youth and their families who have experienced substance abuse, while Micaela has worked with co-occurring issues in adults. 

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    39 min
  • Welcome Back!

    Pim and Micaela give a warm welcome to their subscribers who may be wondering what they have been up to during this past crazy year! Welcome to any new listeners as well--Catch a glimpse of what these therapists have been doing in 2020 and early 2021. Pandemic, grief & loss, new additions to the family, and more!

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    22 min
  • Therapy During the Holidays

    Pim & Micaela share their experiences with providing services during the holiday season as well as keeping their own sanity as helpers. 

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    33 min
  • Q&A

    Thank you to all our subscribers and listeners who tune in every single week! This week, we answer all the questions we have been receiving from our emails and DMs.

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    37 min
  • Military Populations with Special Guest: Joseph Segal, AMFT

    In this episode, we have a special guest to speak about working with the military population. Joseph Segal, AMFT has significant experience with military and veteran couples in addition to men's issues regarding sex, addiction, and anger. Joseph speaks about his experience as a former Marine and current therapist.

    Connect with Joseph Segal, AMFT.

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    45 min
  • Saying Goodbye

    Goodbyes can be difficult, especially once you have established a trusting relationship with someone. In this episode, Pim & Micaela share their thoughts on how saying goodbye can be bittersweet. 

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    37 min
  • Making Mistakes

    Pim & Micaela chime in on the mistakes they have made as therapists.  Helping professionals are humans too but what can you do with the uncomfortable feeling after you have made a mistake?

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    35 min
  • Words of Wisdom Pt. 2

    Pim & Micaela reached out to fellow colleagues and subscribers to see what advice they would give for future helping professionals. 

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Words of Wisdom Pt. 1

    Pim & Micaela reached out to fellow colleagues and subscribers to see what advice they would give for future helping professionals. 

    If you have a burning question or comment, find us @burningthecouch on all major social platforms.

    34 min

About Burning the Couch

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Dr. Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT, and Micaela Magazzu, LMFT, are two licensed psychotherapists who share their insights and experiences on the realities of being in a helping profession. From the…