Therapists Next Door

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

CW: harm/killing of people with mental illness

Episode summary: Johanna wants to wear onesies. Sarah doesn’t buy skinny jeans. They both discuss the history of Bipolar Disorder. Guest, Robyn Tamanaha talks about work with clients who have Bipolar Disorder, consulting with AAPI clinicians and much more!

Guest Bio: Robyn Tamanaha is a Japanese American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Orange County, CA. She has been a therapist for almost 10 years and has her own private practice where she specializes in helping people who are living with Bipolar Disorder hop in the driver's seat, take control of extreme mood changes, and live a fulfilling and balanced life. She also helps to build community by running a clinical consultation group for Asian American & Pacific Islander therapists who reside throughout the United States. In addition to her role as a therapist, she is the creator and host of two podcasts, Books Between Sessions podcast and Open Mind Night podcast. Her mission with both of her podcasts is to help people not feel so alone in their experience with mental health and mental illness. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; Robyn’s website; Books Between Sessions Podcast; Open Mind Night Podcast

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Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

CW: harm/killing of people with mental illness

Episode summary: Johanna wants to wear onesies. Sarah doesn’t buy skinny jeans. They both discuss the history of Bipolar Disorder. Guest, Robyn Tamanaha talks about work with clients who have Bipolar Disorder, consulting with AAPI clinicians and much more!

Guest Bio: Robyn Tamanaha is a Japanese American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Orange County, CA. She has been a therapist for almost 10 years and has her own private practice where she specializes in helping people who are living with Bipolar Disorder hop in the driver's seat, take control of extreme mood changes, and live a fulfilling and balanced life. She also helps to build community by running a clinical consultation group for Asian American & Pacific Islander therapists who reside throughout the United States. In addition to her role as a therapist, she is the creator and host of two podcasts, Books Between Sessions podcast and Open Mind Night podcast. Her mission with both of her podcasts is to help people not feel so alone in their experience with mental health and mental illness. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; Robyn’s website; Books Between Sessions Podcast; Open Mind Night Podcast

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

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Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: Capitalism, Colonialism

Episode summary: Johanna plays internet yarn bingo. Sarah wears a dirndl. They both discuss decolonization and liberation therapy. Guest, Silvana Espinoza Lau talks about how to decolonize private practices, the importance of community and much more!

Note: Sarah had some mic issues so we apologize for the audio quality on the back half of Part 1 and all of Part 2

Guest Bio: Silvana Espinoza Lau is an LMFT in private practice and an embodied liberation consultant for mental health clinicians. Silvana supports mental health clinicians who want to incorporate liberation focused and anti-oppressive values in their practices in an embodied way.

In her private practice Silvana serves primarily BIPoC individuals dealing with racial trauma, acculturation and immigration issues, and imposter syndrome. Silvana also provides clinical supervision and consultation to both licensed and pre-licensed clinicians with an anti-oppressive and decolonized focus. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; Seventh Self Consulting; Decolonize Your Practice

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

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Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: Capitalism, Colonialism

Episode summary: Johanna plays internet yarn bingo. Sarah wears a dirndl. They both discuss decolonization and liberation therapy. Guest, Silvana Espinoza Lau talks about how to decolonize private practices, the importance of community and much more!

Note: Sarah had some mic issues so we apologize for the audio quality on the back half of Part 1 and all of Part 2

Guest Bio: Silvana Espinoza Lau is an LMFT in private practice and an embodied liberation consultant for mental health clinicians. Silvana supports mental health clinicians who want to incorporate liberation focused and anti-oppressive values in their practices in an embodied way.

In her private practice Silvana serves primarily BIPoC individuals dealing with racial trauma, acculturation and immigration issues, and imposter syndrome. Silvana also provides clinical supervision and consultation to both licensed and pre-licensed clinicians with an anti-oppressive and decolonized focus. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; Seventh Self Consulting; Decolonize Your Practice

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

IG: @tndpod

Twitter: @tndpod1

Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: None

Episode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero therapy, incorporating games like TTRPGs into therapy and much more!

Guest Bio: Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 4 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna also provides trainings on board game therapy and co-hosts podcast Mental Mages. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; Dr. Janina Scarlet author of many books about SuperHero Therapy; Shayna and Kathy’s Podcast Mental Mages; Shayna’s Board Game Instagram; Board Game Resource Guide for Mental Health; Game To Grow website; PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4 in Philadelphia

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

IG: @tndpod

Twitter: @tndpod1

Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: None

Episode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero therapy, incorporating games like TTRPGs into therapy and much more!

Guest Bio: Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 4 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna also provides trainings on board game therapy and co-hosts podcast Mental Mages. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; Dr. Janina Scarlet author of many books about SuperHero Therapy; Shayna and Kathy’s Podcast Mental Mages; Shayna’s Board Game Instagram; Board Game Resource Guide for Mental Health; Game To Grow website; PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4 in Philadelphia

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

IG: @tndpod

Twitter: @tndpod1

Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: Grief, Loss, Suicide, Miscarriage, Mass Shootings

Episode summary: Johanna is a new mom. Sarah works on a farm. They both discuss grief across religions and the history of grief theory. Guest, Sarah Kalny, talks about working with disenfranchised grief and much more!

Guest Bio: Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor out of Massachusetts, specializing in grief and anxiety. She utilizes humor, a social justice perspective, and person-centered approach in her practice. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; The Raven Cycle book series by Maggie Stiefvater; Grief in Brief Podcast by Ken Barringer; What’s Your Grief Instagram; Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall; Sarah Kalny’s Website, Twitter and Instagram

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

IG: @tndpod

Twitter: @tndpod1

Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: Grief, Loss, Suicide, Miscarriage, Mass Shootings

Episode summary: Johanna is a new mom. Sarah works on a farm. They both discuss grief across religions and the history of grief theory. Guest, Sarah Kalny, talks about working with disenfranchised grief and much more!

Guest Bio: Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor out of Massachusetts, specializing in grief and anxiety. She utilizes humor, a social justice perspective, and person-centered approach in her practice. 

Resources: Abortion Resources; The Raven Cycle book series by Maggie Stiefvater; Grief in Brief Podcast by Ken Barringer; What’s Your Grief Instagram; Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall; Sarah Kalny’s Website, Twitter and Instagram

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

Follow us: 

IG: @tndpod

Twitter: @tndpod1

Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram

Check out our patreon at patreon.com/tndpodcast!

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. 

TW: 

Episode summary: Johanna explores bathrooms. Sarah picks leaves. They both discuss the possibilities of becoming a cheesemonger and the history of college mental health. Guest, Yuliya Golubev, talks about working with the college population and so much more!

Guest Bio: Yuliya Golubev is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She is a seasoned bilingual-bicultural psychotherapist who has been seeing clients for over 14 years. She has been running her private practice since 2017. Prior to starting her private practice, Yuliya worked with a diverse set of clients in a variety of clinical settings: college counseling, outpatient substance abuse program, crisis call center, and hospitals.  Yuliya also provided a spectrum of clinical services: individual, group, family therapies, crisis intervention, and supervision. 

Yuliya is passionate about professional advocacy and teaching. She served one term as the Professional Development Chair and Vice President for the NYC Chapter of the New York Mental Health Counseling Association. Yuliya is a part-time adjunct Professor at St. Francis College. She teaches undergraduate classes of General Psychology and Child and Adolescent Developmental.

Yuliya also enjoys volunteering to decrease the stigma of mental health. 

Yuliya lives with her family in Brooklyn. When not in the office, she enjoys discovering new hiking trails, strolling NYC neighborhoods, going to the theater, and trying new recipes.

Resources: Abortion Resources; “Don’t hesitate to reach out to [college] counseling centers”; Yuliya’s Website

Questions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? 

Email us at [email protected], or visit our instagram @tndpod!

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Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: 

patreon.com/tndpodcast

Or visit our website: 

Tndpodcast.com

Where can you find Sarah and Johanna:

Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagram

Johanna: website; instagram