Have you ever wondered what therapy is really like? Or maybe you've heard some misconceptions about it that have made you hesitant to try it.

Well, get ready because in this week's episode, I sit down with the incredible licensed marriage and family therapist and dear friend, Tina Hartney and we dig into these topics and more.

Tina and I are going to:

• Share our personal experiences with therapy and debunk those common misconceptions that might be holding you back.
• Discuss different therapeutic modalities like emotional-focused therapy and EMDR.
• Talk about why it's so important to incorporate somatic and experiential therapy alongside talk therapy or when talk therapy no longer works.
• Discuss the difference between individual and couple therapy and how it can impact the relationship and each individual.
• Why we should take the shame out of going to therapy.

And wait until the end when Tina shares a very personal confession about the power of reclaiming her own vulnerability. 

So hit the play button and join me for an empowering conversation that will deepen your understanding of therapy and open your mind to new possibilities.  

 It’s a journey worth taking so you can find more freedom within.

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About Tina:

Tina Hartney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She works with adults and specializes in couples therapy and trauma.  Tina’s advanced training includes Bioenergetics Analysis which combines somatic and relational work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt, and EMDR.  Tina’s office is in Hermosa Beach, California and she offers in-person and virtual therapy.  

She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science/International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Additional Training:

• Couples - Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
• Gestalt Experiential Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (

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