Can You Hear Me?

Felicia Prince, LCSW, CCTP

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & a Brainspotting Therapist. I am a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University where I received my Bachelors in Social Work and New York University where I received my Masters in Social Work. I specialize in working with BIPOC folks ages 16 and up in overcoming trauma. I utilize an eclectic approach that combines a psychodynamic and attachment based approach with traditional talk therapy, CBT, Internal Family Systems ,Brainspotting and alternative healing methods such as yoga and meditation to support collaborative soul work with my clients.

Revived Soul Wellness
https://www.revivedsoulwellness.com/getting-started

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
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Ebony Woney has over 10 years of experience in a variety of treatment settings including inpatient/outpatient substance abuse, community based services, adolescent/ family and adult. She uses a unique blend of CBT, Motivational interviewing, solution focused, reality based to individuals,couples and families.

Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ebony-deloris-woney-bronx-ny/768704

Black Female Therapists
https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com/directory/listing/ebony-woney-lmhc/

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
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Original Broadcast: 10/04/2020

THE LITTLE BOOK OF BIG LIES: A Journey into Inner Fitness (Amistad; November 19, 2020), where she tackles the debilitating falsehoods from her past that held her back, encouraging others to do the same in their lives.

Sure, Lifford starred opposite such Hollywood icons as Clint Eastwood, Jennifer Lopez, Sidney Poitier, and Bruce Willis—but her passion for acting is rivaled only by her passion for the art of effectively navigating life's hurts, dramas, traumas, upsets, disappointments, and fears.

Lifford defines inner fitness as the development of inner skills—mental, emotional and spiritual practices—that strengthen the inner Self. She began her practice of “inward focus” at age seven. Years later, the drug-overdose death of her only brother birthed in her a mission to systematize self-care principles into a non-religious set of inner fitness guidelines for the everyday management of life; believing that inner fitness is as important as physical and delivers equal far reaching benefit to one’s inner health and well-being.

Lifford evolved into a sage, astute Inner Fitness Trainer and well-being coach with over 20 years of experience working with clients worldwide.

Tina Lifford began her acting career in 1983. Since then, the veteran Hollywood actress’s multi-faceted career has left an imprint on audiences worldwide. She currently plays Aunt Vi on Queen Sugar, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network’s hit television show. She is also a recognized playwright and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, a personal development network that teaches individuals to focus more on thriving than on surviving. She desires to inspire people from all walks of life to invest in their emotional wellbeing and act on their dreams so that they can feel less stressed and respond to life with more personal power, insight, and wisdom.

The Little Book of Big Lies: A Journey Into Inner Fitness
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Big-Lies-Journey/dp/0062930281/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

The Inner Fitness Project
https://www.theinnerfitnessproject.com/

Music for Podcast

Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
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Original Broadcast: 09/28/2020

Alpana Choudhury, LMHC

Alpana completed her BA in Psychology from Barnard College and her MA in Counseling Psychology from New York University. She has a background in applied psychology research, having presented at the Association for Psychological Sciences and managed projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation. She is an active member of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association. Alpana founded Wove Therapy in 2018 as a response to the constant request for counseling that takes intersectionality and systems into account. Having worked with clients from all kinds of backgrounds and life experience, Alpana recognizes the need to have an informed and open perspective in order to truly be present. Her approach is eclectic, caring, and incredibly honest.

Wove Therapy
https://www.wovetherapy.com/

A psychotherapy practice in NYC that specializes in providing intersectional, compassionate care for all.

Our therapists hail from diverse backgrounds and understand that identity is layered, dynamic, and historical. By combining humanistic, evidence-based techniques with years of experience, we provide therapy that values your experiences and sees the intersections of identity that make you, you.


Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
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Original Broadcast: 09/21/2020

Mental Health Awareness is more than just acknowledging it for one month, once a year. The advocacy of mental health awareness and mental illness prevention is 24/7/365. Mental health advocates are foot soldiers for mental health awareness. Our guest today is the Past Executive Director and Board Member of Mental Health America - Louisiana Affiliate. He founded the Louisana Mental Health Awareness Project, which was created to educate, support and most importantly advocate mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention awareness in the State of Louisiana. Our guest wanted to help battle the stigma surrounding these same issues. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Mr. Mike Thornsbury!

Louisiana Mental Health Awareness Project
https://www.facebook.com/lamentalhealthawareness/

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
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Original Broadcast: 09/14/2020

Today’s podcast episode is The Journey of a Psychologist. In our current world, we look to a psychologist to help us in dealing with our mental health. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of a psychologist is: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology.

Our guest today is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist; working with those impacted by domestic violence; ex-offenders; veterans and at-risk youth. Her vision is to transform lives and relationships by increasing self-awareness. Additionally, she is the author of two books entitled:
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend and Aging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond. The first book is a Gold Winner of the Coveted Mom’s Choice Award. Let’s find out about her journey. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Dr. Carla Manly!

Dr. Carla Manly
https://drcarlamanly.com/

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
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Original Broadcast: 09/07/2020

By now, you’ve heard the term “self-care” and this term has become more evident during these extraordinary times. How we deal with situations in which we, as individuals, may not want to or feel that we can talk to family members, friends, or even faith communities about?

Our guest today is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor; right here in Florida.
She has her own practice named Winter Haven Counseling. Additionally, she is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, with a field of expertise in assisting individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event. She helps others on a journey to mental wellness. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our guest. Ms. Mary Joye!

Winter Haven Counseling
https://www.winterhavencounseling.com/

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
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Original Broadcast: 08/31/2020

This is our podcast episode Domestic Violence and Trauma. In a previous episode we spoke to a domestic violence survivor who shared his story of coping with trauma and using the experience to help himself and other people. Yes, men are experiencing domestic violence issues and those numbers continue to increase. According to recent statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

•1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.2

•1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." 1

Additionally, due to the global health pandemic and stay in shelter or stay-at-home orders, domestic violence incidents around the world have increased. Our guest today is the Founder of Centering Wholeness which involves counseling, clinical supervision, and consulting. She is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor, with the field of expertise in domestic/intimate partner violence assessment and trauma-informed/anti-oppressive practices. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Ms. Alice Mills Mai!

Centering Wholeness
https://centeringwholeness.com/

Music for Podcast

Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Original Broadcast: 08/24/2020

During these extraordinary times, it’s a lot for us as adults to comprehend what’s going on in the world. What about our young people? Surely, it isn’t easy. Life before this public health pandemic is completely different. Our guest today works with children and at-risk students. He is a motivational speaker and coach. He is also Founder of Total Optimal Performance Solutions, working with athletes and coaches on mental preparation. A man of many talents, he also served as a police officer. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Dr. Robert DeFinis!

Dr. Robert DeFinis
http://www.drdefinis.com/

Total Optimal Performance Solutions (TOPS)
http://www.drdefinis.com/total-optimal-performance-solutions-tops.html

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Original Broadcast: (08/17/2020)

Guan Q. Ellerbe, LSW, LMHC, CCTP

Guan Ellerbe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Guan has worked in the human and social services profession for over 15 years. She has developed her skills while working as a Social Worker for the Department of Children and Families, Substance abuse clinician and group facilitator with Highpoint Treatment Center, and a child and family therapist, with a multitude of agencies within Massachusetts. ​

Guan utilizes an array of evidenced-based approaches such as Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and The Gottman Methods. Guan demonstrates a commitment to the core values of being child-driven, family-centered, community-focused, strength-based, committed to diversity/cultural competency, and committed to continuous learning.

Guan has come to understand the importance of maintaining healthy relationships while building and enhancing insight into innate skills that clients already possess. Guan is an expert in working with individuals/couple’s post incarceration.

In 2017, Guan started Leading Light Behavioral Health, LLC. Which focuses on building a therapeutic partnership with clients (couples, families, friends, and individuals); by offering an opportunity to step outside of the conventional environment which can influence unhealthy development and negative behavior.

Leading Light Behavioral Health, LLC
https://llbh-llc.com/

Music for Podcast
Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Original Broadcast (08/10/2020)