The Symmetry Sessions

In this episode, Chelsea McCarty licensed professional counselor and owner of Reflections Counseling & Wellness is back to chat with me about the controversial topic of a therapist's worth, how we figure out what to charge our clients and what issues should be considered when putting a monetary value on our services.

To find out more about Chelsea's practice visit www.reflectionswellness.net

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com or to become a coaching client to start your own practice visit https://www.symmetryofself.com/business-coaching

To check out Symmetry's blog https://www.symmetryofself.com/blog

Mental Health Care: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtIZZs-GAOA

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
by Simon Sinek https://bookshop.org/a/79007/9781591848011

How great leaders inspire action by Simon Sinek https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en

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In this episode, I talk to Beau Laviolette, licensed clinical social worker, IFS and EMDR trainer, IFS Healing Corps co-founder, and fellow military veteran about our favorite approaches to therapy and the tools that create a lifestyle for healing and compassion. We'll dive into these models and how they can benefit veterans and civilians, while also serving clients and therapists alike.

To find out more about the work Beau does visit
www.therapyteacher.com
https://www.ifsemdr.com/

You Are The One You've Been Waiting For: Bringing Courageous Love To Intimate Relationships Book by Richard C. Schwartz https://ifs-institute.com/store/37

Sebastian Junger: Why veterans miss war https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGZMSmcuiXM

FOR THERAPISTS
Free Templates for Therapists:  https://www.ifsemdr.com/opt-in
The IFS Foundation https://www.foundationifs.org/
Syzygy Institute https://www.syzygyinstitute.com/

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com

To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit
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In this episode, I talk to Jennifer Kelly, a good friend, former travel agent, and fellow hodophile about the call to travel and the love of experiencing new places.  We'll explore the reasons why travel can help with overall life satisfaction and how to keep an open and positive perspective while navigating the cultures of the globe.

Lewis Black How America is Not #1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_CFpr4gsag

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com

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In this episode, I talk to Chelsea McCarty, licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, and owner of Reflections Counseling & Wellness about how substance use disorder can effect the lives of family and friends from childhood through adulthood. We'll explore how the family dynamics shift with the presence of addiction and how that impacts relationships and roles thereafter.

To find out more about Chelsea's practice visit www.reflectionswellness.net

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com

Potatoes Not Prozac: Revised and Updated: Simple Solutions for Sugar Addiction By
Kathleen Desmaisons, PHd  https://bookshop.org/a/79007/9781982106478

Boundaries: https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/

Family Roles: https://online.alvernia.edu/infographics/coping-with-addiction-6-dysfunctional-family-roles/

Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/

CODA: https://coda.org/

Codependency: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319873

Boundaries: https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/

Family Roles: https://online.alvernia.edu/infographics/coping-with-addiction-6-dysfunctional-family-roles/

Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/

CODA: https://coda.org/

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In this episode, I talk to Michelle Richardson, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Mindful Soul Center for Wellbeing about the lessons she learned while creating her group psychotherapy practice.  Michelle shares her advice for clinicians looking to expand their business and how to stay heart-centered and successful throughout that process.

To find out more about Michelle's practice visit www.mindfulsoulwellbeing.com

To find out more about Heather's business coaching services visit www.symmetryofself.com/business-coaching

Radical Candor by Kim Scott https://bookshop.org/books/radical-candor-be-a-kick-ass-boss-without-losing-your-humanity/9781250235374

The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues by Patrick M. Lencioni https://bookshop.org/books/the-ideal-team-player-how-to-recognize-and-cultivate-the-three-essential-virtues/9781119209591

Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01HCGYTH4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_VQZFCGD2JYHNZX7F6GZW

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek https://bookshop.org/a/79007/9781591848011

To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit
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In this episode, I talk to Cristina Mazzeo, owner, counselor, and coach of the Center for Tranquil Transitions about the importance of examining our mindset in order to meet life's unexpected stressors. Cristina elaborates on how she helps her clients grow and become aware of the things that need to change in order to achieve their life goals. Tune in as we explore how we can all benefit from re-writing the internal manuscript that often drives dysfunction in our lives.

To find out more about Cristina's practice visit www.centerfortranquiltransitionsllc.com
To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com

Do Therapists Curse in Session?
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RB9jPhjO1SJ9stJwhjmpB

Steve Harvey Motivation - Make a Vision Board  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfY4Y1wkB5w

Empowered Living yourempoweredlife.com

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In this episode of The Symmetry Sessions, Heather talks to her best friend of nearly 30 years about the key elements to a long-lasting relationship and how they've maintained their friendship through the many changes, transformations, and phases in their lives.

Esther Perel's Why Modern Love is So Damn Hard:
https://www.estherperel.com/blog/why-modern-love-is-so-damn-hard

Wake Up Call The Podcast: Depp v. Heard: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder with Special Guest Heather McPaul, LPC
https://fb.watch/d7ULS8xxSH/

Inside joke references:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6hijsqO8H0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz4Ps55Rx40

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com

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In this episode, I talk to Captain Steve Dixon of the Hamilton Fire Department in New Jersey about the need for a deeper look at mental health support for first responders.

Emergency Medical Services: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv8sdTLxKo

First Responder Treatment Services at Princeton House: https://www.princetonhcs.org/care-services/princeton-house-behavioral-health/treatment-programs/first-responder-treatment-services

When Helping Hurts: Trauma's Effects on First Responders: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/when-helping-hurts-traumas-effects-on-first-responders-0212154

EMDR treatment for 1st Responder Trauma:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRDIz1fMcu0

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com

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Music by Wik of Chaos Effekt

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In this episode, I talk to Seth Reiber the owner of Vast Videography about the power of imagery. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the catharsis of creativity and the impact of the visual arts on our psyche.

To find out more about Seth's work visit: www.vastvideography.com/

To see Seth's "Fight Song" video for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALIqUMSPIf4

To see Seth's "Stand by You" video for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzJdt3jgPhg

To see Seth's video for Heather's art exhibition, The Couch From Here visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfVA2bJ0edE

To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com
To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit
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Music by Wik of Chaos Effekt

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In this episode, I talk to Joanna Dougherty, the owner of Juniper Tree Counseling about identifying your vision for the future, working through your fears, and moving towards your goals. Join us for an in-depth conversation on exploring yourself and embracing who you want to be.

To find out more about Joanna's practice visit www.jtreecounseling.com
To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com
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Mentioned visualization meditation: Future Self Meditation by The Holistic Psychologist
Mentioned Book: The Artists Way By Julia Cameron

Music by Wik of Chaos Effekt

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