Elisha-Rio P. Apilado, LPC, ATR-P is an artist, dancer, and art therapist from Chicago, Illinois. She worked in advertising as a graphic designer/art director for 10 years before switching careers to art therapy. Recently graduated from Adler University, Elisha is currently a therapist fellow at Empower Family Therapy.

She is on a mission to advocate the importance of expressive arts therapy and how it can be utilized to break the stigma surrounding mental health, specifically within the Filipino/a/x community. Her focus is on using the arts to open up communication about colorism and the long-term effects of colonialism. When she’s not advocating for the importance of a multiculturally-informed approach to counseling, she is busily training at the dance studio or traveling to complete an art bucket list: see each city’s art museum at least once.

Links:

Instagram: @erio.art.therapinay & @the.art.therapinay

Twitter: @elishario_

Artist Statement

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Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

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Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Nyota Gordon. Nyota provides lifestyle and leadership strategies for Cyber Professionals and Engineers. Keynote Speaker, Coach, Trainer & Podcast Guest

Check her out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyotagordon/

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett:

Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Listen to a vulnerable and HILARIOUS conversation with Michelle Murphy. Michelle is the most thoughtful and funniest people you will ever hear. She’s an LA based comic who cries a lot in her comedy and in life and hopes you feel like you can cry, too. 

Twitter: @Meeshoffleash

Instagram: @Meeshoffleash

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett:

Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Erika Miley. Erika is the founder and practice owner of The Center for Mental and Sexual Health. She believes in accessible, confidential, and comfortable therapy. Erika graduated from Whitworth University with a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health and is currently a PhD candidate in Clinical Sexology. She has worked in public agencies, prisons, and in her own private practice. Erika’s specialty lies in Sexuality, working with monogamous and non-monogamous couples, non-binary genders, as well as people who suffer from anxiety and depression. Locations: Florida & Washington

Twitter: @MrsErikaMiley

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett:

Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Michael Fulwiler.  Michael operates at the intersection of marketing and mental health. He is the founder of Fulwiler Media, a marketing consultancy for mental health companies, and author of Therapy Marketer, a popular weekly newsletter for therapists. He is the former Chief Marketing Officer of the Gottman Institute.

Find Michael: 

Fulwiler Media

Therapy Marketer

Consulting for Therapists

Twitter

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett:

Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Taylor Cade and her relationship with Astrology. Taylor Cade (she/her/hers) is a trauma-informed wellness educator, healing practitioner, author, and DEI consultant helping people, communities, and organizations to define and achieve their vision for transformation, belonging, and well-being. Taylor’s work is centered in leading efforts to cultivate workplace cultures centered on the well-being and belonging of all employees and staff and helping individuals transform limiting beliefs, interpersonal dynamics, and internal blockages to move toward a life of joy, balance, and wholeness.

Connect with Taylor: https://www.taylorcade.co/

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett:

Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Eliza Kuchuk and her relationship with Nature. Eliza is a mindset coach who helps you get unstuck. She helps clients find clarity, reduce burnout, and transform their thought patterns and habits while moving towards a life that feels like their wildest dreams.

Connect with Eliza: https://www.elizakuchuk.com/

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett:

Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Instagram: @garrett_shotwell_lcsw

This episode is a special one! Unlike typical episodes, where I speak with a guest on their particular relationship with a topic, I will be reviewing episodes 1-9 and sharing my main take-a-ways!  I hope you enjoy the recap of Season 1!  

I'm now searching for guests for Season 2!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett on Twitter: @garrett_lcsw

Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Shilpa Rao and her relationship with Relationships. Shilpa is an insight seeker, always curious about learning different parts of herself, and her connections to the world. Professionally, Shilpa works a service designer, an architect, and a design educator that is passionate about creating meaningful experiences centered around human needs. Shilpa lives in Bucktown, Chicago with her wonderful husband and 2 kids.

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.

Follow Garrett on Twitter: @garrett_lcsw 

Listen to a vulnerable conversation with Laura Danna and her relationship with wellness.  Laura Danna, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker at Mercy Family Center and the Project Director of Project Fleur-de-lis, an intermediate and long-term school-based mental health program in New Orleans. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas in Austin, and she has spent her career working in and with schools who serve minority youth and their families who have experienced trauma and grief. Through her work in and with schools, she has presented on topics of secondary traumatic stress, self-care, and wellness to school administrators, mental health professionals, teachers, and other school staff.

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of My Relationship With... Check out https://myrelationshipwithpodcast.com/

Garrett Shotwell is the owner and a psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy, PLLC, and lives in Chicago with his husband and three pups.