Avoidance is the number 1 coping mechanism people turn to. Today's guest, Glenda Gonzalez, along with Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes aim to change that and offer you tools to maintain stability and handle day to day stressors in a high pace society. This episode comes at a time we all may need a little help to take better care of ourselves. With the holidays coming up, it's common to feel overwhelmed and a strong rush of emotions. Implementing self care practices into your regular routine can make a huge impact. Glenda hasover 15 years of experience working in mental health with diverse populations and demographics ranging from community mental health to private practice. She is driven by a desire to innovate how mental health is perceived and facilitate treatment. Glenda's approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and the provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic process. She seeks to create an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to treating mental health through evidence-based practice and techniques. What You Will Learn: The importance of proper sleep cycles and eating wellConstantly challenge yourselfThe correlation between self care and people pleasingActionable tips to implement into your day Resources: Books: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom by don Miguel Ruiz Jr. The Power of Ambition By Jim Rohnn  Series on Netflix: Human: The World Within

This week Dr. Stokes and Dr. Jaclyn invite on men's health expert Hector Venture, LCSW. Hector specializes in helping his patients through their grief, trauma, and imposter syndrome. Men's mental health is still a taboo conversation in varying levels in different cultures. This episode aims to help in normalizing the conversation and assist in breaking through those mental blocks. What You Will Learn: How cultural values can impact a man's relationship with mental healthHelping men construct their own individual sense of masculinityYour role as a father and the first male figure in your child's life Resources: Instagram: @ariseconnections Facebook: facebook.com/ariseconnections Website: ariseconnections.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ariseconnections

This week's guest is Kendra Wilson, LCSW, certified eating disorder specialist supervisor, certified DBT counselor and certified trauma professional. Kendra shares the different types of eating disorders, behaviors to look out for if you think you or someone you know may be struggling with an eating disorder, and how to create a separation. Kendra has been working with clients struggling with eating disorders for over 15 years and in the mental health field for over 20, at all levels of care and with all kinds of clients. She also specializes in DBT, and uses that framework to teach clients and families ways to short circuit the eating disorder and the many things driving those maladaptive coping behaviors to make their natural personalities work for them. What You Will Learn: The effect of constant comparisonUnderstanding your valuesWhat is body neutrality?Most common age range eating disorders affectThe most dangerous set of behaviors Resources: https://windoverwater.net/2022/06/27/creating-an-anti-diet-culture/ https://windoverwater.net/resources/ Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD Sick Enough by Jennifer Gaudiani, MD Amazon list of therapy books: https://a.co/1995sc9 Here are some podcasts: iWeigh – Toxic Diet Culture with Dr. Joshua Wolrich Maintenance Phase – debunking the myth of BMI Ed on ED – Dr. Ed Tyson has been a guest on several podcasts about eating disorders and has his own treatment center in Texas as well as serving on the advisory board at Within Health – here is one such episode that I thought was helpful: What People with Eating Disorders Want You To Know PeaceMeal – the Dangers of Clean Eating Fighting Diet Culture

ADHD is an amazing gift, but we often are carrying frustration and shame about the ways it has made our lives so difficult. ADHD has a strong impact on executive function and emotional baggage, especially if not diagnosed until adulthood. This week's episode dives into how ADHD affects all aspects of a person's life and how it manifests in adults. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes invite on guest therapist Erika Barrington LPC, BC-DMT to share their perspective on how affirming therapy can help break through those mental barriers that stem from ADHD. With 9 years of experience in practice, Erika works to bring a body-based, creative, playful, trauma-informed, and trans-affirming approach within the Internal Family Systems model to their sessions. Three essential fuels for the ADHD mind/body are: movement, creativity, and connection. Erika's training in dance/movement therapy helps their clients integrate movement and creativity in the therapy process to center the healing energy of connection. Erika is invested in an anti-oppressive framework for therapy and seeks to embrace antidotes to the white supremacy culture that we are steeped in every day. What you will learn: ADHD is described by some experts as an interest based nervous systemADHD and hyperactivity, sensory issues, rejection, and social interactionsImpulsivity presents verbally in adultsThe shame that can build in a person with ADHDHow ADHD affects the LGBTQ+ community Resources: www.erikajunetherapy.com Keep an eye out for Erika's upcoming support group https://www.additudemag.com http://chadd.org https://neuroqueer.org/ https://blackgirllostkeys.com/ https://add.org/ https://hallowelltodaro.com/

This week's episode focuses on how we can take better care of ourselves to prevent burnout. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on guest Dr. Davisha Scudder to  help transform the view society has about balance between self care and the feeling of needing to always be working. Dr. Davisha Scudder is a psychologist licensed in Florida and New York with over 7 years of experience. Dr. Davisha's counseling style is empathic and warm. She believes in treating anyone with compassion, understanding, and openness. What You Will Learn: Stress is the number 1 contributing factor to medical issuesFocus on facts vs feelings, what is happening vs what might happenHow to be more intentional with your timeSelf care does not have to be scheduledHow to put together a morning and evening routine Resources: https://growtherapy.com/provider/prfip2fzix1o/dr-davisha-scudder-?insuranceType=Cash

This week's episode discusses how Covid affects mental health, whether you'd caught it or not. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes discuss with guest Dr. Caroline Tomlinson all about what post-covid depression and anxiety look like and how to manage these feelings. Dr. Caroline Tomlinson MPH/PMHNP-BC offers a wide variety of services that are client centered in empowering and stabilizing clients who struggle with mental illness. Every individual matters, they just need to be understood. Dr. Tomlinson uses a patient centered approach to meet patients where they are. each patient has different needs What You Will Learn: Are your symptoms due to covid or other reasonsEstablish a consistent practice and implement tools to reach small goals working toward an eventual larger goalEach individual is uniqueThe importance of maintaining social connections https://www.kempsyc.com

Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on another esteemed expert for this week's conversation on gaming disorders. They discuss the effects of unhealthy gaming use, screen time limitations, and effective coping mechanisms. This week's guest is Amanda Weston, PhD, LMHC, Doctor of Behavioral and Community Sciences & Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Amanda's passion is to assist individuals in making meaningful changes to their lives and to learn how to tackle life's hardships with the tools and skills learned in therapy. What You Will Learn: How to promote healthy habitsthe importance of modeling healthy habitsDealing with denialWhen to reach out for help Resources: https://growtherapy.com/provider/vtvqu4853ib2/dr-amanda-weston?insuranceType=Cash amandalmhc@gmail.com

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on child anxiety & OCD therpist, Natasha Daniels to discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which it looks like in children, and tools to help your child cope and gain independence. Knowledge is power and allows you to approach things in an effective way. Natasha Daniels has battled her own anxiety throughout her life. She is the author of Social Skills Activities for Kids, It’s Brave to Be Kind, Anxiety Sucks: A Teen Survival Guide, and How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler. She is the creator of ATParentingSurvival.com, the host of the highly ranked, AT Parenting Survival Podcast and creator of the Youtube channel, Ask the Child Therapist. Her work has been featured in various places including Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, PsychCentral, The Child Mind Institute and The Mighty. What You Will Learn: What does ocd look like in childrenToolbox to help your child cope with OCDA parent's education is key to the child's experienceHow to spot OCD symptoms outside of the stereotypes you may already knowHow to use incentives as a toolHow parental guilt can impact a child's diagnosisThe best way to help your children is to help yourselfIf you're in doubt research Resources: Website: Www.atparentingsurvival.comOnline School: www.atparentingsurvivalschool.comOnline parent membership: www.atparentingcommunity.comYouTube: www.YouTube.com/c/anxioustoddlers78Free Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/atparentinganxiouskids

This week's episode of The Counseling Podcast is a wellness check in with Dr. Jaclyn. Your negative thoughts keep you stuck. Change can be scary, but changing your mindset can set you free. Join in as Jaclyn guides you through a healthy self talk journey and offers positive affirmations you can take with you towards your daily practice.

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes invite Julia Kristina for their first video episode! Julia is a registered clinical counselor in Vancouver that helps heart centered humans break through the crap that is holding them back. She helps others learn how to have dominion over their own life and emotions by tackling anything that is getting in the way of how you want to think, live and feel. Her online presence makes therapy accessible to everyone, which helps break the stigma in counseling. This episode covers self trust, self talk, and overall mental and emotional wellness. What You Will Learn: How to get unstuckLearning how to build trust with yourselfWhere does your relationship with yourself start?The more solid you feel about yourself, the less you will stress about what others thinkBreaking the stigma in therapy

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Dr. Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT. Dr. Marni uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in her practice to help others get unstuck from their negative patterns and restructure the way they communicated. She shares a hypothetical study to give you a walk through of how an EFT session would work, de escalation strategies, and how building new mindfulness practices into your day can help you. Dr. Marni Feuerman is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in South Florida. She is a nationally recognized relationship and marriage expert with specialized training in couples therapy. Dr. Marni is a frequently quoted expert in the media and content contributor. She has written for HuffPo, VeryWell.com, Dr. Oz’s ShareCare and The Gottman Institute among others. Her popular self-help book for women who struggle with repeated unhealthy relationship patterns is titled, Ghosted & Breadcrumbed: Stop Falling for Unavailable Men and Get Smart about Healthy Relationships. What You Will Learn: What if EFT and how can it help you?Questions to consider when discussing disagreementsRestructuring the way you communicateWhat does a session with Dr. Marni look like?Deescalation strategiesHow can mindfulness practices help you Resources: https://thetalkingsolution.com/ https://www.drmarnionline.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608685861

This week's episode is all about modern day dating struggles. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes discuss the effects of dating apps and the impact on mental health, dealing with the fear of rejection, and the importance of setting expectations and putting yourself first. What you will learn: How to have important conversations with the person you are dating The importance of being open Dating is a numbers game

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on a licensed school Psychologist and Parenting Coordinator with extensive experience to provide families with the tools to raise healthy, well-adjusted, successful children. They discuss working with children and families through a divorce. Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences your child can go through. It is important to keep in mind that each child's experiences will result differently. Terry offers coping tips so your child feels safe throughout the process. Terry Mattingly has been a licensed school psychologist in private practice since 2004. She has worked in a variety of roles including work as an Certified Associate Behavior Analyst with children on the Autistic Spectrum, a provider of in-home behavioral therapy services, an assessor of children in the foster care system, and an assessor of incarcerated juveniles. She has an excellent understanding of the needs of children and families from all socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Terry is also the founder and co-owner of Conflict Solutions Group, LLC, a group dedicated to providing training and professional services. What You Will Learn: Letting go of painCoping skills to move forward from high conflict divorceModeling behavior for your childProvide an outletWhat does this process look like https://www.terrymattingly.com www.ConflictSolutionsGroupLLC.com

Happy New Year! A new year is a great start for a new beginning. This episode is all about planning for successful New Years Resolutions. Where most people fall short is they don't know the process to get there and what it takes. This episode shares the step by step on setting your goals to be your best self in 2022. Remember, success looks different for everyone. Make sure to set your goals with your own best interest in mind and not in relation to the people around you. If you'd like to join us on the podcast as a guest or have any questions you'd like us to answer, please reach out to us at TheCounselingPodcast@gmail.com. What You Will Learn: What is a vision boardUsing vision boards as a toolUnleashing your inner coachWhen you say no to someone else you're saying yes to yourself Resources: https://www.doctorjaclyn.com/ https://www.stokescounselingandconsulting.com/ Our office phone number: 407 205 7734

Many men don't seek mental health treatment. This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Matthew Braman, LCSW to discuss mens' mental health practices. Matthew and Jeremiah share their perspectives aiming to normalize mens' mental health concerns. Matthew's practice, Verve, focuses on working with men, new dads, and their partners. His practice provides a safe space for men to show up and be understood. Verve Psychotherapy is a modern & inclusive online mental health practice for busy adults in New York & Georgia. Verve's approach focuses on empowerment at it's core providing personalized, integrative, and emotionally focused support. What You Will Learn: Signs you should seek a counselorDistress tolerance and emotion regulationPractices to slow down in times of distressWork on the journey from head to heartDevelop self compassionMindfulness based approachesThe importance of expressing emotionAre you inside a 'man box' ? Resources: https://www.vervepsychotherapy.com

This week Dr. Jaclyn is joined by Ekiba Smith, LMHC and EMDR specialist (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Ekiba practices under Wellness Mindset Counseling Services. She has specialized in behavioral and emotional issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger issues for 12 years. She helps her clients overcome the obstacles that are affecting them to maintain a balance in their life. She practices under the guise of therapy as a guide to help you get back on the road to your destination, and it begins with developing the right mindset. What we think and believe is powerful. What You Will Learn: How can emdr therapy benefit youWhat is dissociationThe 8 phases of emdrHow your body holds onto trauma and how triggers can manifest in your life

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes discuss how learned behaviors and autopilot responses can lead to stress and anxiety. This episode of The Counseling Podcast aims to assist you in understanding what your responses are and how you can alter them to reduce anxiety. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes share new positive behaviors you can implement to notice patterns, lean into mindfulness, and improve your mood and confidence. What You Will Learn: How to replace irrational thoughts with rational thoughtsHow to notice your triggersFinding the root of your emotionsThe importance in valuing the small changesWhat are some mindfulness practices you can implement

This episode of The Counseling Podcast aims to help those affected address and work on their most intimate life challenges, including their religious, sexual, and racial traumas, interracial family challenges, and multicultural developmental challenges. Childhood trauma affects adults into their 50s and 60s. This episode will help you feel more comfortable in taking the next step in your healing and provide you with coping skills you can use to manage your trauma symptoms. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Jude Singh to share his dynamic experience and expertise. Jude is an ethically and culturally driven mental health professional with experience in the clinical setting for diverse clients with mental disorders. He is a graduate of CACREP certified program with a M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He specializes in trauma focused psychotherapy for children, youth and adults. His experience is diversified in working with individuals and families with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. What You Will Learn: Telltale signs you may be dealing with traumaWhat to expect during a trauma counseling sessionThe differences between acute trauma and chronic traumaCoping mechanisms that provide additional emotional supportWhat is the TF CBT model and how can it help youTrauma doesn't define you Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-singh-64009056/ https://www.endurancecounseling.com

Shantala has over 20 years experience working with individuals, families and children, and has worked as a guidance counselor and mental health counselor for Orange County Public Schools for 14 years. As she expanded her experience with children and families, she extended her expertise towards working with teenagers, adults, and couples.November is the busiest time of year for mental health professionals and clients. This episode gives you the tools you need during this hyper focused time of the year. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Shantala Boss to share how you can manage your holiday stress, expectations, and family drama to instead focus on your mental health. What You Will Learn: How you can work on your emotional intelligenceHow to say no in order to save your energy for yourself and what really mattersTake a step back and reevaluate what our expectations are for ourselvesTelltale signs that you may need to seek out a counselor Resources: http://shantalaboss.com

In this week's episode of The Counseling Podcast, Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on today's guest, Sabrina Sarro, LMSW: UTI/vulvo-vaginal therapist, PCOS specialist, and spirit exfoliator. Sabrina joins the podcast with their biopsychosocial and multi-culturally informed approach to share how they help clients advocate for themselves in their healthcare journey. Sabrina specializes in supporting people with vulvo-vaginal disorders, chronic illnesses, and Interstitial Cystitis. They help their patients navigate anxiety and stress to find ease in their bodies and give them the tools to work towards a pain-free life. Sabrina's practice offers a special container for BIPOC, Queer, disabled, and chronically-ill folx. They believe each client is the expert of their own story and narrative, and that psychotherapy exists to center, support, and illuminate that narrative. What You Will Learn: How to advocate for yourself to get the care you needThe psychological and emotional component of chronic painVarious questions you may need to ask your provider to fully advocate for yourselfThe importance of intersectionality in healthcare Resources: The IC Network https://www.ic-network.com National Vulvodynia Association https://www.nva.org Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders http://www.vulvodynia.com