You Need a Counselor Podcast

Julie Johnson
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You Need a Counselor is a podcast designed for people curious about counseling but who have barriers keeping them from experiencing the benefits of counseling. Our mission is to share stories about counseling good, bad, indifferent and spread the message that everyone can benefit from mental health and behavioral health counseling services. We are on a mission to show you all the reasons why You Need a Counselor!

  1. May 24

    Now What? with guest Lisa Boehm

    This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Lisa Boehm to chat about her new book, Now What? Throughout the conversation we unpack how grief extends far beyond death to include losses like relationships, health, identity, and career changes, and how constant life transitions can leave people overwhelmed with change fatigue. Lisa introduces her RESET framework — Release, Energize, Strengthen, Envision, and Take Action — offering practical, compassionate strategies for navigating uncertainty, setting healthy boundaries, building resilience, and asking for help when life feels too heavy to carry alone.  To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Listen to Lisa’s other appearances on the show:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RKg1VwHLa1mh8V1E8vhC3?si=ErVn5UGTSJ2KMdg-DjknCw https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ok8RhRZXAqOMhMc6pJabu?si=iEQhlSFzTtWif0lEjT_VQA Connect with Lisa online:  Podcast: https://www.risingstrongpodcast.com Speaking: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/speaking Book: https://a.co/d/034IkydW To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    55 min

  2. May 17

    High Risk Teens with guest Katie K May

    This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie is and Chrissa are joined by Katie K May, licensed therapist, author, speaker, and group practice owner. Katie founded Creative Healing, a multi-location teen support center in the Philadelphia area, and wrote the #1 Amazon best-seller You’re On Fire, It’s Fine. With lived experience as a teen who turned to self-harm, Katie is one of only 11 Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinicians in Pennsylvania, the gold standard treatment for self-harm and suicidal behaviors. She equips parents and clinicians with practical, trauma-informed tools to decode behavior as survival and create lasting change.   To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Get the first chapter of Katie’s book for free at youreonfireitsfine.com For parents of high risk teens, I wrote a book You're on Fire, It's Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors https://geni.us/YoureonFireItsFine  Connect with Katie online: Book: https://youreonfireitsfine.com/ Creative Healing: https://creativehealingphilly.com/ Teen DBT: https://www.teendbtbook.com/ Web: https://katiekmay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekmay/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katiekmay  Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    39 min

  3. May 10

    Psychology of Enough with guest Mariah Hudler

    This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie is and Chrissa are joined by return guest Mariah Hudler.  Throughout the conversation we explore the powerful connection between money, mental health, identity, and nervous system regulation. From financial anxiety and money trauma to job loss, AI-driven career uncertainty, and the pressures of hustle culture, Mariah shares how our “money story” shapes the way we think, feel, and respond to financial stress.  To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Listen to Mariah’s previous episodes here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gY8ft9AW8xMyD4rmjQaMK?si=_b2PuRRfRv-hCv6liZIQCw https://open.spotify.com/episode/6juskSG4Ti7Qxm3gS9f3eu?si=TpU5cBo9S8yv_RrKR0zI-A https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zsdjsG5IqYOgesPAVJdRC?si=lEsX3y7bTPKLvNKJKzaGUg https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Rm4vw9w46gmdHxhrV1e4?si=3bYWxPTjRpOGfpW2ctUV5g Find Mariah’s E-guide, You Me & Money: A Couple’s quick start guide to building financial rhythm online at: https://www.mariahhudler.com/you-me-money-couples-guide  Connect with Mariah online at:  Website: https://myfinanciallyflexiblelife.com/ Koru Financial Therapy: http://korufinancialtherapy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkfinancialhealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfinanciallyflexiblelife/ Koru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korufinancialtherapy  Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    54 min

  4. May 3

    It’s Deeper Than That with guest Suzanne Roberts

    This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie is joined by Suzanne Roberts, a trauma-informed coach, consultant, and the author of “It’s Deeper Than That.” Throughout the episode Suzanne shares her approach as a Somatic Coach, helping clients recognize the “brilliant” adaptive strategies their bodies developed for survival - such as dissociation, avoidance, or compliance - and guiding them toward grounded recovery through nervous system regulation and intentional practice.  To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Suzanne Online: Free coaching session: https://unifyingsolutions.com/schedule/ Web: https://unifyingsolutions.com/ Book: https://unifyingsolutions.com/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneroberts3550 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuzanneRobertsPolarity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-roberts-24273b3/   Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    40 min

  5. Apr 26

    (part 2) The Order to Life with guest Richard Waldman

    This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Richard D. Waldman, creator of the “Order to Life System” and author of Your Guide to a Better Way of Thinking, for a deeper look into his philosophy on managing thoughts, fears, and personal growth. Through discussions on identity, imagination, and inner peace, Richard emphasizes that we are not our thoughts and encourages listeners to step outside the ego, cultivate meaning, and take ownership of how they respond to the world around them. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Listen to Richard’s last episode on You Need a Counselor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fvKA9EhZfwmvF34v83fE5?si=eaSly1TIRj2HAXpkHiB9Zg Connect with Richard Online: Web: Brainyites.com Book: https://a.co/d/94eMjQY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachmerich/ Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    48 min

  6. Apr 19

    Neurodivergence in Adults with guest Liessa Callaghan

    This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Liessa Callaghan to explore the growing role of neurodiversity-affirming care in counseling. Drawing from their work in private practice, Liessa shares how psychodynamic therapy can be especially impactful for neurodivergent clients by helping them better understand their inner world, past development, and behavioral patterns. The discussion unpacks what neurodivergence really means—highlighting conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Together, we examine the often invisible challenges neurodivergent individuals face, including burnout, emotional dysregulation, and the exhausting process of “masking” to fit societal expectations. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Listen to Liessa’s last episode on You Need a Counselor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZG3dHF03VEbc3ziyljdFa?si=IGPwDI76Tzat85Q643fwnQ Connect with Liessa online:  Web: www.perspectivescounsellingservice.co.uk Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    53 min

  7. Apr 12

    Getting Off the Hot Mess Express with guest Naomi Kreske

    This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Naomi Kreske, life coach and founder of Keep Finding You, who shares her work helping women move from survival mode into a life of clarity and purpose. Naomi offers insight into what life coaching looks like in practice—action-oriented, goal-driven sessions that help clients identify what they truly want and build a plan to get there - while also reflecting on her own journey through what she calls the “hot mess express,” a season marked by overwhelm, disconnection, and the sense that something more was possible. Together, the group dives into the differences and overlap between counseling and coaching, highlighting how healing the past and building the future can work hand-in-hand. Naomi shares practical tools like the “wheel of life,” journaling, and mindfulness practices, alongside deeper themes of self-awareness, authenticity, and worthiness. The conversation also touches on manifestation, mindset shifts, and the courage it takes to make meaningful change. Whether you’re considering counseling, curious about coaching, or simply feeling stuck, this episode offers an honest and empowering look at what it means to reconnect with yourself and take the next step forward. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Naomi: Website: www.keepfindingyou.com Instagram: @keepfindingu Contact: naomi@keepfindingyou.com Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    48 min

  8. Apr 5

    Relationships with guest Cheri Timko

    This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Cheri Timko, a couples therapist and relationship coach. Cheri helps couples avoid roommate syndrome and help them to connect deeply, meet life goals, and find peace and passion together. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Cheri Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cheritimko?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fa4ab8dd-f1bc-4f44-9065-585214205d2d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheri.timko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marrieddatingcoach/ Website: https://cheritimko.com/ Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

    45 min
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You Need a Counselor is a podcast designed for people curious about counseling but who have barriers keeping them from experiencing the benefits of counseling. Our mission is to share stories about counseling good, bad, indifferent and spread the message that everyone can benefit from mental health and behavioral health counseling services. We are on a mission to show you all the reasons why You Need a Counselor!

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