Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast

Cristal Martinez Acosta, LPC-S, LPCC, NCC, CCTP
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”Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast”, Host-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. Humanizing therapists, destigmatizing mental health, and demystifying therapy.

  1. 4d ago

    Scarier Than Any Horror Movie: Bills, Burnout & Being a Grown-Up

    Welcome back to the third episode of the new season of Through the Eyes of a Therapist! This week we're talking about adulting, and asking the real question: are we actually doing it right, or are we all just surviving? Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoy the episode. If you do, please subscribe and listen to the podcast here on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform. Listen to the podcast: https://throughtheeyesofatherapist.podbean.com/ Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/c/tteoat Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tteoatpodcast Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.

  2. Oct 16

    Why Do We Love Being Scared? Therapists React to Horror Movies

    Welcome back to the second episode of the new season of Through the Eyes of a Therapist! It's spooky season, so we turned our office into a haunted therapy room. We're reacting to scenes from some of the scariest horror movies out there, The Shining, Get Out, Hereditary, Midsommar, and Smile, and unpacking them through the lens of a therapist. (Fair warning: one of us is NOT a horror fan, so there were some screams.) We also talk about why some of us love being scared, fear of the unknown, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, what psychological safety really looks like (and how NOT to do therapy), grief and family dynamics, emotional attunement, the uncanny valley, and how watching horror can actually be a little bit of exposure therapy in disguise. Plus, we rate each movie on our very own Creepy Meter! Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoy the episode. If you do, please subscribe and listen to the podcast here on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform. Listen to the podcast: https://throughtheeyesofatherapist.podbean.com/ Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/c/tteoat Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tteoatpodcast Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.

  3. Oct 2

    Why Aren’t Women Taken Seriously in Healthcare?

    Hello! We hope everyone is having a mentally healthy day! Welcome back to the first episode of the new season of Through the Eyes of a Therapist! Today, we're talking about women's health. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're tackling subjects like not getting the care we need, feeling dismissed by healthcare providers, and, of course, that dreaded statement from the doctor: “It's probably just anxiety.” We also talk about advocating for yourself in healthcare, medical gaslighting, women's experiences with the healthcare system, PCOS, and the difficult balance between taking your health concerns seriously and managing health anxiety. Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoy the episode. If you do, please subscribe and listen to the podcast here on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform. Listen to the podcast: https://throughtheeyesofatherapist.podbean.com/ Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/c/tteoat Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tteoatpodcast Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.

  4. Jul 2

    Are the Parents Alright? The Impact of Emotionally Immature Parents

    In this episode, we discuss emotionally immature parents, what emotional maturity really looks like, and how the way we were raised can continue to affect us well into adulthood. We talk about healthy emotional expression, whether parents should cry in front of their children, setting boundaries with family, and how emotionally immature parenting can shape our relationships, self-worth, and ability to regulate our emotions. We also explore how recognizing these patterns is the first step toward breaking the cycle and building healthier relationships. If you've ever wondered why certain family dynamics still affect you as an adult, struggled to set boundaries with loved ones, or are trying to become a more emotionally mature parent yourself, this episode is for you. Listen to the podcast: https://throughtheeyesofatherapist.podbean.com/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month https://www.patreon.com/tteoat Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tteoatpodcast Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.

  5. Jun 17

    Ain't No Rest for the Empathetic - The Burnout Trap

    In this episode, we talk about burnout, why it happens, and why some of the people most likely to experience it are the ones who genuinely care about others. We discuss people-pleasing, compassion fatigue, setting boundaries, and the pressure to always be available. We also talk about why so many of us tie our self-worth to being helpful, productive, or needed—and what happens when that mindset catches up with us. If you've ever felt guilty for resting, struggled to say no, or found yourself running on empty while trying to take care of everyone else, this episode is for you. Listen to the podcast: https://throughtheeyesofatherapist.podbean.com/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/c/Therapistcristal Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tteoatpodcast Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.

  6. Jun 3

    Let's Talk TherapyTok - Why Confidence Is Not Qualification!

    In this episode, we discuss the risk of life coaches and the effect they can have on personal mental health development, and even on the field itself! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month https://www.patreon.com/c/Therapistcristal Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso *This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.*

  7. May 20

    A White Flag is Better Then A Red Flag! - Why We Stay In Toxic Relationships!

    In this episode, we discuss the reasons why someone might stay in an unhealthy relationship (Partners, Friendships, and jobs all count!)! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month https://www.patreon.com/c/Therapistcristal Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso *This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is never therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own medical/mental health professionals.*

  8. May 10

    Mother's Day, Mother issues! ( And Working Through Them!)

    Happy Mother's day! Hopefully with a Happy Mother! In this episode, we sit down and talk about moms, complicated family dynamics, generational patterns, guilt, love, boundaries, and the weird emotional whiplash that can come with Mother’s Day. 🎙️ Through the Eyes of a Therapist is all about real conversations, clinical insight, and making mental health feel more human.   Keep the podcast going by pledging as little as $3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/c/Therapistcristal Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughtheeyesofatherapist/ Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clarityelpaso Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes. *This video/podcast content is for educational purposes only. The content in this podcast is not therapy or a consultation, and you should always seek medical and mental health advice from your own licensed medical or mental health professionals.*

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”Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast”, Host-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. Humanizing therapists, destigmatizing mental health, and demystifying therapy.

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  • Creator
    Cristal Martinez Acosta, LPC-S, LPCC, NCC, CCTP
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
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