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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 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

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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounseling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling

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 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

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 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 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 Dr. Marlon Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing at Johnson Counseling & Consulting in Austin, TX, who specializes in working within the context of culturally-inclusive therapy for those facing mental health, spiritual, career, and identity issues. This episode is all about the experience of faith and sexuality, and how those two concepts are intertwined, within the Black community.. Asha and Marlon talk everything from the lived experience of growing up in a Black body, the unfortunate and all-too-common experiences of queer individuals who grow up in traditional Black families, and the importance of sexual education and how it should be delivered to young people. 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 Marlon: Johnson Counseling & Consulting: https://marlon-johnson.clientsecure.me PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marlon-johnson-austin-tx/801852 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docjohnsonlpc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocJohnsonLPC 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.