Character Clinic

Character Clinic
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Karla Pineda, LPC and Haley Harris, LPC are two licensed mental health counselors in the state of Texas. In this podcast they talk about relatable fictional characters, their emotional and interpersonal struggles, and discuss how they would work with them if they were their therapists.

Episodes

  1. Episode 11: Red, White, and Royal Blue

    05/13/2024

    Episode 11: Red, White, and Royal Blue

    Therapists talk grief, depression, trauma, and supportive relationships in Red, White, and Royal Blue! Karla and Haley bring Prince Henry into a therapy session and then discuss what his treatment planning would look like. Character Clinic: Real therapists treat fictional characters! We are always open to media/character suggestions, so reach out to us! @characterclinicpod on TT and IG @karlapinedaocd on TT and IG @counseling_with_haley on TT and IG

    47 min
  2. Episode 10: Twilight: New Moon

    04/29/2024

    Episode 10: Twilight: New Moon

    Character Clinic, where real therapists treat fictional characters! In Episode 10, licensed therapists Karla and Haley discuss mental health and treatment for one of the characters from The Twilight Saga: New Moon. As usual, we include a role-play of an intake appointment for one of the characters, which is kept a mystery until after the intake! Listen along and guess who it is that came to therapy! Once we reveal our character, Karla and Haley discuss treatment planning. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms! New episodes every other Monday. We are always open to suggestions for media sources and characters, so feel free to reach out to us via social media: @characterclinicpod on IG and TT @karlapinedaocd on IG and TT @counseling_with_haley on IG and TT

    47 min
  3. Episode 9: One Piece

    04/15/2024

    Episode 9: One Piece

    Real therapists treat fictional characters! In episode 9 of Character Clinic, licensed therapists Karla and Haley talk about characters from One Piece! Listen as a mystery character attends a therapy appointment, and try to guess who we're treating this week! Once our character is revealed, we talk about treatment planning for that character, based on the things they've been through and might need help with. New episodes every other Monday. Find us here on Spotify, YouTube, or other podcast platforms. We are very open to media and character suggestions, so feel free to reach out via our socials! @CharacterClinicPod on YT, IG, and TT @karlapinedaocd on IG and TT @counseling_with_haley on IG and TT

    42 min
  4. Episode 8: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    04/01/2024

    Episode 8: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    In Episode 8 of Character Clinic, licensed therapists Karla and Haley discuss mental health and treatment for one of the characters from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! As always, we include a role-play of an intake appointment for one of the characters, which is kept a mystery until after the intake! Listen along and guess who it is that came to therapy! Once we conclude our intake and reveal the character, Karla and Haley discuss treatment planning for that character. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms! New episodes every other Monday. We are always open to suggestions for characters and media sources, so feel free to reach out to us via social media: @characterclinicpod on IG and TikTok @karlapinedaocd on IG and TikTok @counseling_with_haley on IG and TikTok

    52 min
  5. Episode 7: Exposure

    03/18/2024

    Episode 7: Exposure

    This week's episode is on the yet-to-be-released movie Exposure (as of 3/18/24). Exposure is a psychological thriller about OCD. We were especially excited to do this particular episode, with Karla's OCD specialization, the uniquely accurate representation in this movie, and the overall entertainment factor of it. This week is also extra special because we include an interview with the film's writer/director Peter Cannon! As always, Character Clinic episodes feature licensed mental health counselors Karla and Haley, who discuss mental health and treatment through all of our favorite and most relatable fictional characters. We include a role-play of an intake appointment and a discussion of treatment planning. New episodes every other Monday! We are always open to suggestions of characters and media sources, so feel free to reach out to us via social media! Find us on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Character Clinic: @characterclinicpod on IG and TT Karla: @karlapinedaocd on IG and TT Haley: @counseling_with_haley on IG and TT Finally, follow Exposure on IG and TT as @exposure_movie and its website www.discomfortsthepoint.com

    48 min
  6. Episode 6: Attack on Titan

    03/04/2024

    Episode 6: Attack on Titan

    In Episode 6 of Character Clinic, licensed therapists Karla and Haley discuss mental health through the lens of a character from Attack on Titan. Listen as we briefly role-play an intake appointment for one of the characters, and then discuss treatment goals and planning. At the end of the episode we announce plans for future episodes! We are always open to suggestions for characters or media sources, so feel free to reach out to us on social media! @characterclinicpod on Instagram and TikTok @karlapinedaocd on Instagram and TikTok, or layerscs.com @counseling_with_haley on Instagram and TikTok

    43 min
  7. Episode 5: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

    02/20/2024

    Episode 5: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

    In Episode 5 of Character Clinic, licensed therapists Karla and Haley discuss mental health through the lens of one of the characters from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Listen as we briefly role-play an intake appointment for one of the characters, and then discuss treatment goals and planning. At the end of the episode we announce plans for future episodes! We are always open to suggestions for characters or media sources, so feel free to reach out to us on social media! @characterclinicpod on Instagram and TikTok @karlapinedaocd on Instagram and TikTok, or layerscs.com @counseling_with_haley on Instagram and TikTok

    39 min
  8. Episode 4 Parks and Rec

    02/02/2024

    Episode 4 Parks and Rec

    In Episode 4 of Character Clinic, licensed therapists Karla and Haley discuss mental health in the world of Parks and Recreation! Listen as one of the characters from the show attends a therapy intake session--see if you can make your guess about which Parks Department employee is being roleplayed! After a brief intake demonstration, Karla and Haley discuss clinical impressions, best-fit treatment approaches, and mental health goals for the fictional client. Be sure to leave comments for suggestions of other characters from your favorite media you'd love to see in therapy! Socials: @characterclinicpod on TikTok and IG @karlapinedaocd and @karlapinedalpc on IG and TikTok @counseling_with_haley on IG and TikTok

    58 min
  9. Episode 2: Heartstopper

    01/12/2024

    Episode 2: Heartstopper

    In Episode 2 of Character Clinic, licensed counselors Karla and Haley role-play and discuss the first therapy appointment of a character from Heartstopper! This character has been through a lot--can you guess who it is before the intake appointment is complete? Find out what recommendations Karla and Haley have for this character's treatment planning, and listen to the end to find out which cinematic universe will be discussed in Episode 3! Where to find us: Character Clinic Podcast Instagram: @characterclinicpod TikTok: @characterclinicpod Youtube: @characterclinicpod Karla Pineda, LPC Therapy with me (Texas residents): https://www.layerscs.com/ Instagram: @Karlapinedaocd TikTok: @karlapinedalpc Haley Harris, LPC Instagram: @counseling_with_haley TikTok: @counseling_with_haley

    48 min
  10. Episode 3: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    01/04/2024

    Episode 3: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    In Episode 3 of Character Clinic, licensed counselors Karla and Haley discuss therapy and treatment planning for a yet-to-be-revealed character from the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Trigger Warning in this episode for discussions of suicidal ideation and substance use: reflective of depictions in the movie. Where to find us: Character Clinic Podcast Instagram: @characterclinicpod TikTok: @characterclinicpod Spotify: @characterclinicpod Karla Pineda, LPC Therapy with me (Texas residents): https://www.layerscs.com/ Instagram: @karlapinedaocd TikTok: @karlapinedalpc Haley Harris, LPC Instagram: @counseling_with_haley TikTok: @counseling_with_haley

    59 min
  11. Intro - Welcome to Character Clinic!

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Intro - Welcome to Character Clinic!

    We're so excited to have you on this journey with us and we want to hear from you! Please let us know what characters you want to see on the podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/characterclinicpod/ Karla Pineda, LPC: https://www.instagram.com/karlapinedaocd/ Therapy with Karla (Texas only): https://www.layerscs.com/ Haley Harris, LPC: https://www.instagram.com/counseling_with_haley/

    4 min
  12. Episode 1: Netflix's Wednesday

    12/07/2023

    Episode 1: Netflix's Wednesday

    In Episode 1 of Character Clinic, a character from the Netflix series Wednesday appears for their first therapy appointment. As you listen, see if you can guess which character is in session! Licensed counselors Karla and Haley role-play an intake appointment for an unnamed character from the Netflix series Wednesday. In this mystery character's first therapy appointment, we will hear what brings them into therapy and how an intake appointment with them might go! Once the character's identity is revealed, Karla and Haley discuss how they would treat the client if they were to appear in one of their offices. Listen until the end to find out what TV show will be discussed in Episode 2! Where to find us Karla Pineda, LPC Therapy with me (Texas only): https://www.layerscs.com/ Instagram: @karlapinedaocd TikTok: @karlapinedalpc Haley Harris, LPC Instagram: @counseling_with_haley Character Clinic Socials Instagram: @characterclinicpod TikTok: @characterclinicpod

    50 min

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About

Karla Pineda, LPC and Haley Harris, LPC are two licensed mental health counselors in the state of Texas. In this podcast they talk about relatable fictional characters, their emotional and interpersonal struggles, and discuss how they would work with them if they were their therapists.

Information

  • Creator
    Character Clinic
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Character Clinic
  • Show Website
    Character Clinic