'Therapy-ish

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Austin-based LPC Toya Foster, who serves as the clinic director for The Center of Relationships! Toya specializes in couples counseling and the use of the Gottman Method in couples therapy. This episode is all about the ins and outs of couples counseling. From the frustrations and difficulties of working with couples, to the customer/non-customer dynamic of couples therapy, to the long-standing tension between Black men and Black women, Toya and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Toya: Website: https://www.findmycenter.org/toya-foster Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/thecenterforrelationships Email: office@thecenter4relationships.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Aaron Elam, counseling student intern providing 1-on-1 counseling services at Crave Counseling, at our Round Rock, TX location. Aaron is currently studying at Grand Canyon University, and he is passionate about working with teens and young adults. This episode is all about the negative stigma that exists around mental health therapy and treatment, particularly within the Black community. From the fear of being hospitalized, to the power a client actually has in finding their therapist, to the reconciliation of working/receiving support through an industry built on harming Black bodies, Aaron and Asha cover it all! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Takiesha Watson, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing services at Capturing Thoughts Counseling, her own practice in Austin, TX. Takiesha specializes in solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to focus on each individual client. This episode is all about how anxiety manifests, particularly for Black women. Asha and Takiesha talk everything from the importance of locating the core beliefs behind anxiety, the physical effects of anxiety, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected rates of anxiety, and so much more. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Takiesha: Website: https://www.capturing-thoughts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warmheartedcounselor/ Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Opamen, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health services at Ellie Mental Health in Austin, TX. Dr. Opamen specializes in individual, couple, and group therapy, utilizing a holistic approach. This episode is all about mental health services specialized for and available to U.S. military veterans. From emerging treatment methods such as ketamine-assisted therapy, to the reintegration process for military families entering civilian life, to the stigma and risks associated with veterans seeking mental health care, Asha and Dr. Opamen dive deep! Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Dr. Rebecca Opamen: Ellie Mental Health: https://elliementalhealth.com Email: ROpamen@elliementalhealth.com Phone: (737) 301-9007 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Shannon Overland, a Licensed Professional Counselor providing play therapy services at her own practice in Austin, TX, Overland Children and Family Services. Shannon specializes in working with young children in outpatient, mobile, and Telehealth settings utilizing play. This episode is all about how children (and even adults) can benefit from the dynamics of play therapy. Asha and Shannon talk everything from the importance of helping children express themselves and cultivating their emotional intelligence, how the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the field of play therapy, and the importance of these services for children despite the lack of providers. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find Shannon: Website: https://www.overlandchildrenfamilyservices.com Email: O​CFS@paigeoverlandconsulting.us Phone: (210) 951-8263 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCFSTX Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Ashley Richardson Minnitt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor providing services at her own practice based in Round Rock, TX, who specializes in working with autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults and teens going through life transitions, those struggling with chronic stress and anxiety, and more!

This episode is all about the diagnosis and experience of the neurodevelopmental disorders ADHD and Autism. Asha and Ashley talk everything from the variations and subtypes of ADHD, how to receive accommodations for ASD or ADHD as a student, our society's overemphasis on deficits instead of strengths, Autism's existence as a spectrum-defined disorder, and the misdiagnosis of ASD in young girls and children of color.

Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world.

Find Ashley:

Website: https://ashley-minnitt4268.clientsecure.me/#home

PsychToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ashley-richardson-minnitt-round-rock-tx/1017195

Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

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DISCLAIMER:While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Amber "A.J." Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing out of Sappho Sessions in Austin, TX, who specializes in working with clients who have experienced race-based trauma and those within LGBTQ+ communities of color. This episode is all about the the general experience of Black Americans in the modern mental healthcare system. Asha and A.J. talk everything from navigating micro-aggressions, to the value of finding a therapist who looks like you or comes from a similar background, and the importance of occasionally gatekeeping sacred experiences and events within a culture. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find A.J.! Sappho Sessions: https://sapphomentalhealth.com PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amber-a-j-jones-austin-tx/725464 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with D. McKinnie, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing out of Arlington, TX, who specializes in working with children and adults who struggle with mood disorders and building coping skills. This episode is all about the the state of mental health for Black men in America today. Asha and D. talk everything from where Black men can find safe spaces in which to be vulnerable, why vulnerability can be looked down upon within the community, and how to find healthy outlets to practice self-care. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Tameka Turner, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Kenyatta Black Counseling in Arlington, TX, who specializes in working with children living within the foster care system.

This episode is all about the complex nature of CPS & foster care. From the resources available to parents who have had their kids taken away, to the trauma of existing as a child within the system, to the unique challenges for children of color in foster care,  Asha and Tameka cover so much in this episode!

Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world.

Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

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In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Na-Tasha Carter, a student intern therapist at Crave Counseling, who specializes in working with couples and BIPOC women.

This episode is all about the unique ways in which depression affects Black women. From the expectation of Black women to support and carry the baggage of so many people in their lives, to their frequent misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder, to the need for a space in which to be vulnerable and weak, Asha and Na-Tasha cover so much in this episode!

Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world.

Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

Find us on Social Media:

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In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Connie Nash, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at Crave Counseling, who specializes in relationship & parent-child conflict.

This episode is all about how insecurity manifests in relationships. From the polarizing nature of couples therapy, to the role a therapist should play in struggling relationships, to how we should respond to a romantic partner who is burdened by their insecurities, Asha and Connie cover it all!

Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world.

Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Aubrey Harris, an LPC Associate at Crave Counseling, who specializes in person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy. 

This episode is all about how we respond to betrayal and emotional hurt! From coping with infidelity committed by one's partner, to hurting others in response to being hurt by someone else, to the benefits of anxiety and intuition- Asha and Aubrey discuss the complexities of human emotion, and how we often turn inward upon being hurt.

Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world.

 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

Find us on Social Media:

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Asia Hardin, a student intern at Capella University, studying to obtain her master’s in mental health counseling.  This episode is all about toxic parenting! From identifying toxic behaviors parents might exhibit toward their children, to the negative and lasting effects toxic parenting can have as a child grows into adulthood- Asha and Asia discuss the many ways in which parents’ behavior can inhibit their children’s growth in therapy. Similarly, we also talk about the ways parents can play supportive, constructive roles in their child’s mental health journey.  Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. 

Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

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This episode we will highlight what exactly it means to save our daughters, what are we saving them from and provide perspective in changing things up for our daughters through our sons.

This episode is staring Asha M. Creary, M.Ed, LPC, NCC our very own CEO, who is is a Dallas native that has spent over 10 years in education and 5 years providing mental health services. She is consistently advocating for those within the brown and black communities.

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In this episode, we touch on how to get, maintain and communicate needs within the relationship. We also touch on the negative connotation around ASSOCIATES and how the term is used within our community.

Introducing Brittany Bates, LSSP, LPC-A

Hailing from Mississippi, Brittany is a true Southern girl with a constantly-evolving love for wellness.  She completed her education at the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Alabama before creating roots here in Texas.  As a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology of almost nine years, a new Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and owner of Bold Peace (your new favorite wellness brand), Brittany looks forward to making a positive impact in the realm of mental health and wellness.

Join us in the eye opening conversation around mental health and the athletic world. We touch on emotional wellness, financial stress, athletic concerns, transitions, grief & loss and what is needed for our athletes struggling with feelings of inadequacy.

Tony “TA” Austin, MSW

Sport Social Worker. Former student-athlete. Motivational speaker. Proud HBCU grad from PVAMU. Independent Pro FB scout. Proponent of #CooperativeEconomics

Social Media Handles

Facebook: Tony Austin

IG: ta_is_legit

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In this episode of 'Therapy-ish, we are going to be discussing, trauma responses, brain and body memory, cognitive behavioral therapy and cultural perspectives.

Our speaker Damon Avinger is a Licensed Social Worker based out of New York City. He currently works as a Social Worker/Therapist for Jewish Board for Family and Children Services at Manhattan Day Treatment. Damon specializes in working with adolescents and adults helping them to work through their Socio-Emotional concerns as a Social Emotional Coach where he helps them develop coping skills, relaxation techniques and the needed skills to manage everyday life.

Social Media Handles: @DamonAvenger

This final episode of the season Asha, the founder of 'Therapy-ish & Crave Counseling will focus on celebrating how you need to celebrate, being in tune with yourself during victories and being convicted in your confidence.

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Lena Suarez-Angelino, MSW, LCSW & Kendal Turner will join us for a tough conversation around toxic coparenting and mental health. We normalize coparenting in ways in which we shouldn't and oftentimes we don't even know we are being toxic. How can you coparent without being toxic because mental health is important when raising kids.

IG: @lenasuarezangelino & @sistasonthesofa

'Therapy-sh was founded by Asha M. Creary, owner and founder of Crave Counseling to have conversations that aid in the growth, healing and reflection of the Black & Latinx community. We hope you enjoy this ride!

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