The Therapy Sisters

By Therapy Sisters

Welcome! We are Rachel and Charis, sisters and licensed clinical therapists with over thirty years of combined experience. In our personal and professional experiences we have learned how much we all ... more

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How many episodes does The Therapy Sisters have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

The Therapy Sisters episodes:

May 09, 2023 Understanding Evidence Based Therapies Part Deux: DBT, ACT, CPT, and Exposure Therapies.
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!
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On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters discuss a few more evidenced-based therapy modalities. We wanted to educate our listeners on a few more modalities and what they might be best indicated for.
Listen as we discuss DBT (Dialectical Behavioral therapy), CPT(Cognitive Processing Therapy), ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Exposure Therapy.
Listen as we share what each modality is, how it works and goals of these modalities.
Listen as we share what these modalities are best indicated for.
Listen to how you can find a therapist trained in these areas.
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Join us next Tuesday as we wrap up our therapy series and go into a little more depth surrounding Ego States(parts work) and share some personal insights.
To find a DBT certified therapist in your area, please visit: https://dbt-lbc.org/index.php
To find an ACT certified therapist in your areas, please visit: https://contextualscience.org/act
To find a CPT therapist in your area: https://cptforptsd.com/cpt-provider-roster/
To find a therapist in you area, please visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsWe’d love to connect! You can find us on facebook at facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast or on instagram at the_therapy_sisters. You can also feel free to reach out by email at [email protected]
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46min
May 02, 2023What is Ego States Therapy and Why It's So Freaking Powerful: And Interview with Jessica Downs, LCSW
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Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!
Listen as we talk with our guest, Jessica Downs. Jessica is an EMDR trainer, under Kase and Co–both basic and advanced presentations on ego states and complex trauma. Jessica owns a Private practice in Grand Junction, CO called Live Well Counseling with a group who all specialize in various aspects/populations of complex trauma.
Listen as Jessica educates us on what Ego States therapy and parts work is.

Listen as Jessica shares what happens to part of us when a trauma occurs.

Listen as Jessica shares about stored memory and what happens in the brain when we experience various types of trauma.

Listen as Jessica shares what integration of parts is and how we integrate and heal parts of ourselves.

Listen as Jessica shares when she utilizes ego states therapy and how it is weaved into the therapeutic process.

Listen as Jessica shares what she recommends for people who want to pursue this type of therapy. Listen as she shares about what is expected in treatment and how to find a quality therapist who specializes in Ego states.

Listen as Jessica shares what this modality is best suited for.

Join us next Tuesday as we continue our modalities series and discuss DBT(dialectical behavioral therapy), CPT(cognitive processing Therapy), Exposure Therapy and ACT(acceptance and commitment therapy).

Resources from today's episode:
Moon Song by Kate Baer
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman
To find a therapist in you area, please visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsWe’d love to connect! You can find us on facebook at facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast or on instagram at the_therapy_sisters. You can also feel free to reach out by email at [email protected]
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47min
April 25, 2023How To Know You've Chosen An Ethical Therapist (and why this is important!)
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!

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Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!

On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters discuss the importance of ethical practice when working with a therapist. We discuss several aspects of ethical practice. It’s important to know what ethical practice looks like.
Listen as we discuss main aspects of ethical practice such as:
Informed consent

Confidentiality

Dual relationships

Understanding scope of practice and more

To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/10/29/finding-your-window-of-tolerance/

We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters.
Email: [email protected]
Join us next Tuesday as we continue our modalities series with our guest, Jessica Downs. Jessica is an EMDR therapist who specializes in ego states and internal family systems. Her work is beautiful and transformative!. Tune in as she shares more details about what it is and how it works! You won’t want to miss it.
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32min
April 18, 2023Understanding Evidenced Based Therapies: A Spotlight on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy with Dr. Tatiana McDougall
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!

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Get comfy as we talk with our guest, Dr. Tatianna McDougall!
Tatiana has been Teaching and training in EFT (emotion focused therapy) for about 13 years and also specializes in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). She has her PhD in clinical Psychology, which she earned at U of Maryland in Baltimore. Tatiana Started an EFT training clinic at the VA and trained with the founders of this therapeutic modality. For the last two years, she has served as a Clinical Manager at Lyra Health.
Listen as Tatiana shares her story, a little about herself and what led her to specialize in CBT and EFT.

Learn about the modalities of EFT and CBT and what they entail.

Listen as Tatiana shares what populations are best suited for EFT/CBT

Listen as we discuss symptoms of clients who pursue therapy utilizing these modalities.

Listen as Tatiana shares about avenues to get better connected to emotions when you experience difficulty recognizing them.

Listen as Tatiana shares how EFT and CBT have impacted her as a clinician and personally.

Listen as Tatiana gives advice on questions to ask a clinician you are considering seeing for EFT and CBT surrounding their experience and expertise.
To find a therapist in you area, please visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
To find a therapist who is trained in Emotional Focused Therapy, please visit:
https://members.iceeft.com/member-search.php

We’d love to connect! You can find us on facebook at facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast or on instagram at the_therapy_sisters. You can also feel free to reach out by email at [email protected]
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43min
April 11, 2023Interview with Rebecca Kase: What is EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)?
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!

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Grab our FREE Guide: The Overwhelmed Woman’s Pocket Guide to Connecting Back to Her Life

Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!

On today’s show, we talk with the fabulous Rebecca Kase who is an EMDR expert. Rebecca Kase is a force of nature. Her warmth and authenticity make her a natural teacher and leader. She is an LCSW, yoga instructor, and EMDR trainer and consultant. Rebecca owns Kase & CO, an EMDR training and consultation business. Her expertise in polyvagal theory and supporting therapists to become more resilient makes her lectures refreshingly informative and dynamically engaging. And today she brings all of her wisdom to The Therapy Sisters show!
Listen as Rebecca shares her story and how she came into awareness of EMDR and began her journey of becoming an expert in the field.

Listen as we discuss what EMDR is, how it works, and who it is best suited for.

Listen as we discuss the nervous system and the window of tolerance--the importance of coping and coming into a regulated state--and what happens in the nervous system when trauma occurs.

Listen as we discuss how EMDR differs from other types of therapy and how it sheds light on common symptoms people show up to therapy with.

Listen as we discuss who EMDR is best suited for and how to find a skilled clinician.

Listen as Rebecca shares how EMDR has impacted her personally and as a clinician.

To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/10/29/finding-your-window-of-tolerance/

To connect with an EMDR therapist: https:www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters.
Email: [email protected]
Join us next Tuesday as we continue our therapy series with our guest, Tatiana McDougall, an expert in EFT (emotion-focused therapy). Tatiana is warm, insightful and shares a wealth of knowledge. You won’t want to miss it.
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43min
April 04, 2023Understanding Evidenced Based Therapy Modalities, Part One
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!

Join our FREE group for connection, support, learning, and accountability: The Authentically You Sisterhood
Grab our FREE Guide: The Overwhelmed Woman’s Pocket Guide to Connecting Back to Her Life

Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!

On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters discuss a few evidenced-based therapy modalities. We get that the process of connectin to therapy that is going to be the most helpful to you can feel daunting. We need to shine a light on a few evidenced based modalities and what they are indicated for. Tune back in for part two, coming soon!
Listen as we discuss myths or misunderstandings about what therapy is.

Listen as we discuss CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR(eye movement desensitization reprocessing), EFT(emotion focused therapy), and Ego states

Listen as we share what each modality is, how it works and goals of these modalities.

Listen as we share what these modalities are best indicated for.

Listen to how you can find a therapist trained in these areas.

To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/10/29/finding-your-window-of-tolerance/

Resources from today's show:
To connect with an EMDR therapist:www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/
To connect with an EFT (emotionally focused therapy) trained therapist: https://members.iceeft.com/member-search.php

We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters.
Email: [email protected]
Join us next Tuesday as we continue our modalities series with our guest, super EMDR trainer and expert Rebecca Kase. Rebecca owns Kase & Co where she trains therapists in EMDR. Tune in as she shares more details about what it is and how it works! You won’t want to miss it.
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41min
March 28, 2023How Do You Even Begin To Find a Good Therapist?
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!

Join our FREE group for connection, support, learning, and accountability: The Authentically You Sisterhood
Grab our FREE Guide: The Overwhelmed Woman’s Pocket Guide to Connecting Back to Her Life

Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!
On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters will discuss how to find a good therapist! It’s so important to find the best fit for your therapeutic process because it is YOUR process! Having a good fit is incredibly important for therapy to be successful.
Listen as we share some considerations when selecting a therapist.

Listen as we touch on a couple of approaches to therapy and what they may be indicated for.

We share avenues to find out how your potential therapist approaches the therapeutic process.

Listen as we discuss what therapeutic attunement is and the importance of receiving it from your therapist.

Learn what your role in the therapeutic process is and how to listen to those internal indications about fit.

Listen as we share what you (the client) should be informed of when entering into therapy (in those first couple of sessions).

Signs your therapist may not be a good fit and what to do about it.To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://naswwv.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vGZncpb8Yxs%3D&portalid=13

We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters.
Email: [email protected]
Join us next Tuesday as we continue out therapy series and share what ethical practice looks like and why this is so important for you, as a client.
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38min
March 21, 2023Why On Earth Would You Go To Therapy?
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!
Join our FREE group for connection, support, learning, and accountability: The Authentically You Sisterhood
Grab our FREE Guide: The Overwhelmed Woman’s Pocket Guide to Connecting Back to Her Life
Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!
On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters will dive into why you should pursue therapy and the importance of therapy. Often, people think therapy is only for times of crisis but it’s so important for so many more reasons!
Listen as we share what therapy is useful for and why pursuing therapy is good for you!

Listen as we share beliefs people hold and ways people minimize their needs.

Listen as we share reasons we hear people believe they don’t need therapy or maybe that therapy isn’t for them (when it might actually be!).

Listen for indications of when therapy may be helpful.

Listen as we share our personal journeys of therapy and benefits.
To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://naswwv.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vGZncpb8Yxs%3D&portalid=13
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/10/29/finding-your-window-of-tolerance/
We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters.
Email: [email protected]

Join us next Tuesday as we continue our therapy series and share how to find a good therapist! Finding the right fit is crucial for a therapeutic process.
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44min
March 14, 2023 Role Versus Identity: Who You are Is Different Than What You Do
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!
Join our FREE group for connection, support, learning, and accountability: The Authentically You Sisterhood
Grab our FREE Guide: The Overwhelmed Woman’s Pocket Guide to Connecting Back to Her Life
Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!
On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters will discuss role vs. identity. So often, in our offices, we hear women say they don’t know who they really are. We can get so wrapped up in our roles, we lose touch with our identity pretty easily. This can impact our confidence, boundaries and abilities to care for, honor, and know ourselves well!
Listen as we differentiate what your roles are versus who your identity is.
Why knowing the difference is vital for our health.
The impact of our upbringing and culture on our understanding of roles.
Listen as we give insights into learning to identify who you are and tips to put into practice.
Listen as we define integration and provide tips and ideas of how to begin.
Grab the FREE character worksheet Rachel mentioned HERE.
To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://naswwv.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vGZncpb8Yxs%3D&portalid=13
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/10/29/finding-your-window-of-tolerance/
We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters.
Email: [email protected]
Join us next Tuesday as we begin our new therapy series! Next week we will be discussing why we should pursue therapy and the importance of therapy.
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46min
March 07, 2023Coming Home To Your Relational Self: Navigating the Tricky Waters of Adult Female Friendship
Welcome to the Therapy Sisters Podcast! We are so glad you are here!!
Get cozy and comfy as you listen to today’s show!
On today’s show, The Therapy Sisters will discuss our final area of need for coming home to ourselves, our relational needs, and specifically, female friendships. Relationships are such a vital and important part of life. We all need our people!
Don’t miss our special invitation!! In alignment with our mission to connect and support women, we are starting a private facebook community. If you are a fellow female journeyer trying to figure it out, please join us! Our goal with this group is to bring down walls of isolation, provide support for our journeys, and give lots of helpful tips and tools to help navigate them. We hope you join us! Click the link below to request to join or find the group on any of our social profiles.

To request to join our group, go here:
www.facebook.com/groups/theauthenticallyyousisterhood/
In today’s episode you will learn:
Charis’ and Rachel’s personal stories about their journey with female friendships from childhood through adulthood and the challenges and connections along the way.

How friendships evolve and change over time: We’ll talk about how we see a common theme of loneliness in adulthood but how necessary genuine connection with other women is.

How to gauge if someone might be a good friend for you including signs of health in a friendship dynamic and more!
To find a therapist in you area, please visit:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://naswwv.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vGZncpb8Yxs%3D&portalid=13
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/10/29/finding-your-window-of-tolerance/
We’d love to connect! You can find us in the following ways:
Facebook: facebook.com/therapysisterspodcast
Instagram: @the_therapy_sisters
Email: [email protected]
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50min

FAQs about The Therapy Sisters:

How many episodes does The Therapy Sisters have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.