Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast

Nov 11 2024 84 ep. 39 mins 187
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”Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast”, Cristal M. Acosta, TX LPC-Supervisor, Board Certified Counselor, lets you in on what it’s like to be a mental health professional. Enjoy fun, educational, and candid discussions about therapy, mental health, and psychology.

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Navigating the Political Divide: Therapists Reflect on the 2024 Election

Nov 11 2024 62 mins  
In this thought-provoking episode, four therapists from different corners of the United States come together to discuss the unique challenges they're facing in their practices as clients express concerns about the new president and the political climate. As therapists, they share insights into how they're supporting individuals struggling with political anxiety, polarization, and u

Male Therapists and Men's Mental Health

Nov 04 2024 53 mins  
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with three experienced therapists—two men and one woman—to explore the dynamics of male therapists and the unique challenges men face when attending therapy. Join us as we delve into the societal stigma surrounding men's mental health, the importance of representation in therapy, and the impact of gender on the therapeutic process. Our

The Supervisory Journey: Supervising LPC Associates

Oct 21 2024 21 mins  
The Supervisory Journey: Supervising LPC Associates in Texas.

Self-Care and Self-Preservation

Oct 07 2024 49 mins  
Therapists share their strategies for setting healthy boundaries at work, and offer practical tips for integrating self-care practices into daily routines. Together, they tackle common barriers to self-care, such as guilt and overwhelm, and emphasize the importance of nurturing ourselves to better support those around us.

Three therapists tackle Stigma- Mental Health Awareness Month

Oct 01 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, you will hear three therapists have a conversation about how mental health/illness stigma manifests itself in daily practice with clients. Elisa, Monica, and Cristal all have experience working with victims of crime, Latinxs, children, and trauma survivors. All these vulnerable populations experience stigma differently. Elisa speaks about how victims of crime exper

Therapeutic Children's Books

Sep 30 2024 14 mins  
Children’s therapy book reviews.

How Therapists Write Progress Notes

Mar 31 2024 28 mins  
Best practices for therapy documentation/progress notes.

Therapist Style and Self-Expression

Nov 13 2023 65 mins  
A therapist who models and another who does interior design?! Yes, please! Eloy Castro and Luis Cornejo are both Latine, queer, gay, creative mental health professionals who are in the style industry and you MUST hear their stories. They recall their journeys toward authenticity, genuine self expression, and risk taking. They also talk about the intersections amongst counseling,

Therapist Horror Stories

Oct 23 2023 53 mins  
In honor of SPOOKY SEASON we asked our listeners and community for their horror stories. We didn't want the PARANORMAL kind, we wanted the ones that left our peers and colleagues in shock and terror for different reasons. As you will see, in this episode, the horror ranges from kinda scary to outright terrifying. Elisa Dobler, LCSW-S and myself, Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP re

Therapists React to IG Post

Oct 16 2023 32 mins  
Elisa Dobler, LCSW-S and Cristal Acosta, LPC-S are back on the pod together to constructively critique a post from Psych Today's Instagram. In this episode we review each piece of advice given by Psych Today (thank you @psych_today) in their post about ACES on Instagram. We are trauma therapists and found the post interesting! To hear more about trauma therapy and the way we l