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Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to the same therapist for years? Have you ever wanted to be nosy about what another person's therapeutic dynamic is like? For this finale episode of Season 1, Morgan is joined by her therapist of over six years, Dr. George James, LMFT.



Dr. George James, LMFT, counsels people on how to overcome everyday relational struggles so they can build successful connections in love, family and career. With a practical approach to relationships and life, Dr. James helps bring success within reach of those he influences. He works extensively with professional athletes, entertainers, adult men and women, executives, couples and young adult men on various issues, including adulting, career, anxiety, work-life balance, love life, leadership, parenting, depression and communication. Learn more about Dr. George James through his website. https://georgetalks.com/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/



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Race and racial stress can be part of the therapeutic dynamic, for better or for worse. You may be processing racial stress in therapy or even encounter racially stressful situations with your therapist. In this episode, our guest, Dr. Howard Stevenson, discusses how you can handle these situations using CLCBE and other tools.



In this episode, you will learn:


How race and racial stress may play a role in your therapeutic dynamic.
How you can stand up for yourself in racially stressful situations.
What CLCBE is and how you can use it to increase introspective awareness.
What questions you should come in ready to ask a new therapist.
What to do if you don't like your first therapist and are nervous to try a new one.



Dr. Howard Stevenson is the Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education, Professor of Africana Studies, in the Human Development & Quantitative Methods Division of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the Executive Director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative, a research, program development, and training center that brings together community leaders, researchers, authority figures, families, and youth to study and promote racial literacy and health in schools and neighborhoods. From 2015 to 2021, he was co-director of Forward Promise, a national philanthropy office that funds community-based organizations that help families of color heal, grow, and thrive above the trauma of historical and present-day dehumanization.



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Have you ever wondered, "Does my therapist have to look like me to get me?" While it's a normal and important question, it's really referring to a bigger question: "What about my therapist will help me feel safe and comfortable while giving me the best chance of having my experiences validated?" So in this episode, we talk about whether your therapist needs to look like you, and how identities impact your therapeutic dynamic.



In this episode, we answer:


Does your therapist have to look like you to understand you?
Why do folks seek therapists with similar race and gender identities?
How do the origins of talk therapy impact the experience of people with marginalized identities seeking therapy?
What are social roles?
How does having similar social roles with your therapist improve your therapeutic experience?
What is disclosure in therapy?
Will your therapist talk about themselves in therapy?



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When you hear of therapy, you may immediately think of sitting on a couch and talking, but there are actually a variety of approaches that may or may not require you to talk and discuss. In this episode, we explore dance and movement therapy with our guest, Brittany Henderson. We also discuss the importance of having therapeutic spaces that prioritize the experiences of Black, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized folks.



In this episode, you will learn: 


What is dance and movement therapy?
How is movement therapy different than talk therapy?
How does movement therapy look in a group setting vs individual spaces?
How does tapping into the body help your healing journey?
What should you know about a therapist's licensure and credentials?
What are the differences between a life coach and a therapist?
What can it look like to prioritize people of marginalized identities in therapy?



To Brittany Henderson, the body is more than just a vessel where stories are held. She believes the body is a channel of memories, a sacred space for vulnerability, and an entity for radical introspection. Clients will experience a creative and mind-body-spirit approach to therapy when working with Brittany. She is a queer black Dance/ Movement therapist, adjunct professor, community psycho educator, and artist originally from Dallas, Texas. Brittany studied at Drexel University, where she obtained a Master’s degree in Dance/ Movement Therapy and counseling. Her therapeutic framework is grounded in relational/cultural, narrative, and social justice approaches. She has experience working in inpatient behavioral health and community-based mental health facilities. Brittany seeks to edify clients by honoring them as experts of their own lives. She embraces the rawness within a client’s story and encourages them to show up authentically and unapologetically. Brittany is passionate about normalizing discussions around sexuality, sensuality, identity, sexual trauma, and pleasure within the black community. Her focus is on prioritizing the experiences of LGBTQIA+ folks by creating therapeutic spaces that are both accessible and safe. Brittany loves working with youth and adults of all ages. Her specialties and interests include helping clients work through various forms of trauma, religious and sexual shame, grief& loss, depression, relationships, anger, workplace/ institutional discrimination, abandonment, and body image. Outside of the therapeutic space, you will find Brittany taking dance classes, making flower arrangements, organizing and decorating spaces, indulging in the art of calligraphy, collecting vinyl, and spending time with loved ones. Learn more about Brittany on her page: https://theladipogroup.com/team/brittany-henderson/



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When looking for a therapist, you're bound to see a range of letters behind the practitioners' names. You may encounter everything from MD, PsyD, PhD, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, and more. Each of these implies a different licensure credential and degree, and in this episode, we break down each one so you can go into your search more informed.



In this episode, we'll answer:


What are the major distinctions between therapists?
Who is considered a therapist or a mental health professional?
Who can diagnose you with a mental health condition?
Who can prescribe you psychiatric medication?
Which mental health professionals are considered doctors?
What type of degree do psychologists have?
What does LPC, LMFT, and LCSW mean?
How can you know if a therapist is qualified to deliver therapy?
Why should you strive to see a licensed professional?
What kind of therapist would work best for you?





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Your healing journey requires you to have a variety of tools and resources, however, it's important to recognize when those tools need to be supplemented by therapy. Therapy can often enhance your healing and get you through tough times in a way that the gym, your faith, and your friends can't do on their own. This is exactly what we dive into today with our guest, Ryan McMillian. By sharing his expertise as a therapist and former Chaplain, along with pieces of his own journey, Ryan helps us understand how therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, in addition to other protective factors.



In this episode, you'll learn:


Why do some people try to avoid therapy?
Why do some folks try to substitute therapy with things like the gym, their faith, or friends?
Is resistance normal in the therapeutic process?
Why do some folks see their faith or religion as a barrier to starting therapy?
How can spirituality actually serve as a way to go further in the therapeutic journey?
Why do some folks have a hard time asking for and accepting help?
How can giving a loved one the "gift of your need" can strengthen your relationships?
What is a strength-based approach to therapy?
When is exercise a positive coping tool vs a distraction?
How can exercise work in tandem with your therapy?
How can you use protective factors in conjunction with therapy rather than as a replacement?



Ryan McMillian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private telehealth practice in King of Prussia, PA. He has trained and educated budding therapists as a lecturer and supervisor. In addition, Ryan serves underrepresented populations at Princeton Theological Seminary and Villanova University. Ryan speaks nationally on an array of topics, from emotional intelligence to mental health in the workplace/spiritual setting to the importance of self-care. He has presented for Division 1 sports teams, Fortune 500 businesses and churches and synagogues. His work and research in these areas have helped leaders and executives connect more with their employees and families per self-reports. Formerly a Division-1 student-athlete at Michigan State University, Ryan works with and trains youth on a volunteer basis. You can learn more about Ryan on his website https://ryanmcmillian.com/.



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