Get ready for some real talk! In this insightful episode, Kelley Stevens chats with Bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist, Jacqueline Garcia, about maintaining your sanity as a therapist, navigating the impact of social media on the mental health field, and handling career burnout. Discover how Instagram inspired Jacqueline to create her own company, Therapy Lux, and how it can help you connect with your ideal clients. Plus, learn practical tips for managing the demands of your career and personal life, and get expert advice for building a thriving private practice. Don’t miss this informative conversation that is sure to leave you feeling empowered and inspired!

Guest Bio:

Jacqueline Garcia, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Therapist, Mental Health Content Creator

Jacqueline is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist in Private Practice with experience in using Evidence Based Practices such as Behavioral Therapies, Crisis Intervention, Motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Harm Reduction and utilizing the Recovery Model. In her work, she believes that creating a safe environment for her clients will help them overcome their challenges. She specializes in working with and treating teens and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and a variety of life stressors. With dedication and passion, she believes that therapy is a powerful tool that can assist you in improving your quality of life while dealing with life’s adversities.

Website: Therapylux.org

IG: @therapylux

Email: [email protected]

In this Episode:

• Maintaining your mental health as a therapist
• How social media is impacting the mental health field
• Handling stress and career burnout
• Tips for building your own private practice
• Managing the demands of work and personal life

Highlights:

(0:55) - Jackie Garcia Introduction

(3:35) - Jackie’s career history prior to transitioning to private practice

(7:01) - How social media inspired Jackie to create Therapy Lux

(22:37) - Taking care of your mental health as a therapist

(25:29) - How social media has allowed Jackie to connect with her ideal clients

(37:20) - Kelley’s tips for balancing the demands of a thriving career with home life

(44:04) - Jackie’s advice to those starting out in private practice

(50:42) - Kelley answers listener Jessica’s question about building a private practice as a pre-licensed therapist

References:

Riverside County Mental Health → https://www.rcdmh.org

Tessie Cleveland Community Services → https://www.tccsc.org

Therapy Lux → https://therapylux.org

Kaiser Permanente → https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/front-door

Get 2 months FREE with Simple Practice → https://partners.simplepractice.com/tppp

Ask Kelley Anything → (805) 243-8241

This podcast is produced and manged by Jenga Creative → jengacreative.com