Zessions

In Zessions Episode 20, we dive into the intricacies of addiction with friend and colleague, Kendall Campbell, LMFT. In this episode, Kendall defines what addiction is, different types of addiction, the spectrum it can fall on, and how to pinpoint if you may be struggling with an addiction. This episode may also be extremely helpful for friends and family of someone who may be expe

In Zessions Episode 19, Zessio’s Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna dive into the topic of anxiety. In this episode, we invite you to explore anxiety and how it may be playing a role in your everyday life. Sapna and Mandi talk more about the definition of anxiety, the difference between stress and anxiety, why anxiety may be present in your life, and the purpose that it serves. We hope

In Zessions Episode 18, we are joined by Dr. Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado, Licensed Psychologist and Co-Founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training, to discuss trauma-informed care and suicidality. Through this Zession, you can learn about trauma, trauma-informed care, and suicidal ideations. You can also gain an understanding of how to navigate those conversations as a therapist, fa

In Zessions Episode 17, we are joined by our Partner Kendall Campbell, LMFT to discuss grief during the holidays. In this Zession, we discuss the different types of grief one may face, supporting yourself and others through times of grief, and how therapy can be an aid in your journey through the grieving process. Through this conversation, we hope to help you find ways to support

In Zessions Episode 16, we are joined by fellow therapist and Zessio Partner Zoe Thomas, LPC to unpack all things adulting! In this Zession, we discuss the ups and downs of becoming an adult, forming your own identity, being comfortable in your own skin, and more. Regardless of how far along you are in your adulting journey, if you are struggling with adulting expectations and how

In Zessions Episode 15, we talk with our Partner Kendall Campbell, LMFT about how to navigate family and the holidays. Holidays with family can bring up mixed feelings and experiences and we hope this conversation is helpful as you prepare for the holidays. We discuss how you can consider your expectations, intentions and boundaries that you may need to set individually (or within

In Zessions Episode 14, we are sitting down with fellow therapist and Zessio Partner, Christine Henry, to talk about pet loss and the process of grieving your pet. Throughout this Zession, we talk about the complexities of understanding your pet’s needs, your own needs, and how to properly deal with the grief of losing your pet. Christine explains why it’s okay to let yourself

In Zessions Episode 13, we are sitting down with fellow therapist Julie Burke, LPC to talk about what support can look like for individuals who identify as autistic. During this Zession, we define what it means to be on the spectrum, the intersectionality between trans identities and autistic identities, and many other topics about autism’s role in society. We hope that through t

In Zessions Episode 12, we are sitting down with Cheryl Reeley, LCSW to discuss the complexity of pregnancy and infant loss. Pregnancy and infant loss often can leave parents and families feeling isolated in their grief as it is a loss that is not always talked about openly. In this Zession, Cheryl explains how she helps clients process, grieve and cope with this challenging loss.

In Zessions Episode 11, we are joined by Zessio’s Partner Zoe Thomas, Licensed Professional Counselor, to talk about people pleasing and boundary setting. In this Zession, Zoe outlines what it means to people please and why it can be damaging for us to only show up for others and not for ourselves. We also discuss the process of setting boundaries, what it can look like, as well