You Need a Counselor Podcast

Nov 24 2024 182 ep. 48 mins 16

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You Need a Counselor is a podcast designed for people curious about counseling but who have barriers keeping them from experiencing the benefits of counseling. Our mission is to share stories about counseling good, bad, indifferent and spread the message that everyone can benefit from mental health and behavioral health counseling services. We are on a mission to show you all the reasons why You Need a Counselor!

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Becoming a writer, with guest Teresa Carnegie

Nov 24 2024 35 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Teresa Carnegie, a writer and self-publishing coach. Teresa first started seeing a counselor following a major concussion and in the midst of an 18 month period filled with trauma. As she pursued healing, she began to write, and this opened the door to where she is today. Having developed a passion for mental wellness, Teresa published a

Healing Through Writing with guest Dr. Adina Silvestri

Nov 17 2024 30 mins

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Dr. Adina Silvestri. Adina is a licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified Brainspotter in Richmond, Virginia who works with children and families. She specializes in treating women with substance abuse issues and in helping children who have experienced trauma lead full and productive lives. Dr. Silve

Courageous Inner Beast with guest Tina Hoang

Nov 10 2024 49 mins

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Tina O. Hoang, a disabled recovering people pleaser, lifetime traveler, and podcaster. Tina strives to ensure women have the space to choose themselves and share their courageous stories. Whether it is changing how you are perceived within a family dynamic, leaving a comfortable 9-5, or advocating for yourself when a stranger i

Taking Responsibility with guest Caurel Richards

Nov 03 2024 56 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Caurel Richards. Caurel is a dynamic and creative individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked in multiple service industries in the last 14 years. One of the biggest lessons she learned in those years was the importance of mental health and how unhealed trauma can keep you stuck and away from the life yo

Talking to Kids About Suicide with guest Brianna Banowetz

Oct 27 2024 56 mins

Content Warning: Discussion of self harm and suicide This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solutions BHIS Supervisor, Brianna Banowetz. Brianna is from Maquoketa, IA and currently lives in Cedar Rapids. She has been working for Heart and Solutions for less than a year but is excited to start her next adventure as a BHIS Supervisor. Outside of work, she loves her pets

Handling Stress with guest Eva ZobianWolf

Oct 20 2024 48 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Eva ZobianWolf. Eva is a nurse turned mind-body specialist and certified yoga therapist, her goal is to reduce the effects of stress that lead to burnout. Over the last 5 years, she has worked with many clients with chronic illness, chronic pain, or PTSD. Join us for Eva’s upcoming CE-Eligible training, Trauma Informed Comm

College Scholarships with guest Christen Arafeh

Oct 13 2024 58 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Christen Arafeh, a self proclaimed scholarship enthusiast. As a high school freshman Christen realized that if she wanted to go to college, as a first generation student, she would have to earn scholarships to afford tuition. She went on to earn more than $900,000 in scholarships, essentially getting paid to go to college. With a deep unde

Exploring Brainspotting with guest Natasha D’Arcangelo

Oct 06 2024 51 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Natasha D’Arcangelo. Natasha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Florida, Oregon and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor and Compassion Fatigue Educator and Professional.She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She is the clinical

Baby Loss with guest Amy Watson

Sep 29 2024 54 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Amy Watson, a certified Life after Babyloss coach and David Kessler Certified Grief Educator. She combines her own experiences of stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss with holistic mind and body practices to help loss parents heal their hearts. She is the host of the Smooth Stones Podcast where she shares everything you need to

When death and life coincide with guest Lauren Prior

Sep 22 2024 51 mins

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Lauren Prior, a Colorado-based therapist. Lauren's unique ability to connect with others through her personal vulnerability and relatability is truly inspiring. As a Therapist, Author, and Speaker, she delves into important topics such as trauma, mental health, faith, grief, navigating through difficult times, the journey of motherhood