The Therapist Thrival Guide

Mar 05 2025 90 ep. 45 mins 7
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The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast from Ellie Mental Health. We want to take therapists from just surviving to thriving. This is everything you didn't learn in graduate school! This podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and rotating therapists. We'll have a different therapist guest for each episode to cover topics like burn-out, client retention, finding your niche, session structure, and balancing professional relationships. Find the video podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE1KQgI5Dc4Kkjvlzm1GtuA

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89. Therapists React to Severance & The Psychology of Emotional Escape

Mar 05 2025 30 mins  
What if you could separate your work and personal life—along with all the emotions tied to them? In this episode of The Therapist Thrival Guide, therapists Miranda and Lucas unpack the psychological and philosophical themes of Apple TV+’s Severance.They explore dissociation, compartmentalization, and the human desire to escape suffering, connecting these ideas to real-life ther

88. Is It Really ODD? Understanding What's Beneath the Behavior

Feb 25 2025 45 mins  
In this episode of the Therapist Thrival Guide, join Miranda, a licensed clinical social worker, alongside Letisha and Gina, as they candidly discuss Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).The discussion covers the DSM-5 criteria for ODD, its symptoms, and the stigma associated with the diagnosis. They explore alternative diagnoses, underlying issues like trauma, ADHD, and autism, and

87. DBT for New Clinicians: Mastering Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with Shelby Finley

Feb 18 2025 47 mins  
This week we are joined by Shelby Finley, a Clinic Director for Ellie Mental Health in Kansas City. Shelby shares her expertise on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a modality that is especially useful for newer clinicians.The conversation covers the foundational components of DBT, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation.

86. Creative Ways to Mix Up Group Supervision Time (Part 2)

Feb 12 2025 54 mins  
This second episode of a two-part series features Karna Boynton, LMFT and Gina Young, LICSW, both board-approved supervisors. We're talking about how to structure group supervision, some creative ideas for your groups, and how to be a kick-@$% group supervisor!00:00 Introduction to Group Supervision Series00:52 Common Group Ruptures and Attendance Policies07:12 Introducing New Grou

85. Myths, Benefits, and Best Practices as a Group Supervisor (Part 1)

Feb 05 2025 40 mins  
This first of a two-part series features Karna Boynton, LMFT and Gina Young, LICSW, both board-approved supervisors, who jump into the theory, benefits, dynamics, and common myths about group supervision.... and how you can be a kick-@$& group supervisor!Learn how group settings can enhance clinical skills, reduce isolation, and improve personal well-being. Discover practical t

84. Borderline Personality Disorder & Complex Trauma: Navigating Diagnosis and Treatment

Jan 29 2025 41 mins  
In this episode of the Therapist Thrival Guide, we are diving into the complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and complex trauma (C-PTSD). We're discussing the stigma surrounding BPD, the challenges clinicians face in diagnosing and treating it, and the overlap with complex PTSD. Kielyr Luthi, LICSW, PMH-C, R-PLC explains her approach to treatment, emphasizing t

83. Narcissism, Co-Parenting, and Therapy with Erin Pash

Jan 22 2025 53 mins  
Join Miranda Barker, LICSW, and Erin Pash, LMFT, the CEO and founder of Ellie Mental Health, as they delve into the complex topic of narcissism. They discuss the clinical aspects, treatment approaches, and challenges therapists face when working with narcissistic clients. Drawing from personal experiences and cases, they also explore the dynamics of high-conflict co-parenting and

82. Dance Movement Therapy

Jan 15 2025 40 mins  
We are joined by dance movement therapist Shelby Turner, RMHCI from Ellie Mental Health- St. Petersburg, FL! In this episode, Shelby talks about her unique qualification in dance movement therapy, how she integrates this approach with psychotherapy, and the impact it has on her clients. She also shares her personal journey into the profession and elaborates on various techniques us

81. Everyone Can Use Motivational Interviewing

Jan 08 2025 47 mins  
In this episode of Therapist Thrival Guide, host Miranda, a licensed clinical social worker, is joined by Dr. Sara Polley, Chief Medical Officer at Ellie Mental Health and a psychiatrist specialized in addiction medicine. The duo discuss the principles and practices of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a therapeutic style aimed at evoking change talk and addressing ambivalence in cl

80. Intro to Addiction (& Preventing Addiction Issues in Adolescents) for Therapists

Dec 17 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of the Therapist Thrival Guide, Dr. Sara Polley, Ellie's Chief Medical Officer and a psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine, talks about the complexities of addiction. We're discussing key topics like when to refer clients for specialized addiction treatment, evidence-based treatments, the role of family in prevention and recovery, medicated assisted treat