'Therapy-ish

Asha Creary
  • 5.0 (5)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

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.

  1. 02/19/2025

    Why Young People Are Skipping College - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Dr. Henry Venter)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Dr. Henry Venter, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at National University. This episode is all about the relationship between attending college and the younger generation. From the fast-developing media landscape making many traditional degrees irrelevant, to the lack of career guidance available to younger people, to an overarching lack of purpose pervasive among younger people, Asha and Dr. Venter dive deep into the pressures to enroll in higher education. 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 Dr. Henry Venter: PsychToday: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hendrik-venter-baldwin National University Profile: https://www.nu.edu/degrees/social-sciences/faculty/dr-henry-venter/ 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.

    1h 2m

  2. 12/11/2024

    Mental Health Graduate Programs Are TOXIC - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Danisha Baro)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with New York-based therapist and doctoral candidate Danisha Baro, a licensed LPC & LMHC seeing clients in both Texas and New York. This episode is all the struggle of pursuing graduate-level education and licensure in the mental health space. From the excessive workload expected of students who are meant to maintain a “work-life balance,” to the struggle for Brown and Black students to find community in such small cohorts, to gatekeeping measures like the GRE that keep grad school inaccessible for many, Asha and Danisha dive deep into the toxicity that surrounds grad school in mental health. 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 Danisha: PsychToday: https://www.instagram.com/danishacbaro/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danishacbaro/  Twitter: https://x.com/danishacbaro Email: jane@ingreenmeadows.com 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.

    56 min

  3. 10/23/2024

    Immigrant Acculturation & Mental Health - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Jane Obi)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Austin-based LPC-Associate Jane Obi, a clinician who specializes in working with immigrant populations as a Nigerian immigrant herself. This episode is all about the mental health challenges common in the immigrant acculturation process. From the differences of moving from a collectivist to an individualist culture, to the more common traumas and insensitivities faced when arriving in a new country, to the incorporation of faith into clinical practice, Jane and Asha 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. Find Jane: Website: https://ingreenmeadows.com Email: jane@ingreenmeadows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenmeadowswellness_ Jane Obi is Supervised by Marissa Rivera, LPC-S #96226  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.

    29 min

  4. 08/28/2024

    Systematic Emotional Release Model of Psychotherapy - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Dr. Richard Mann)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Pflugerville-based clinical psychologist, Dr. Richard Mann, PsyD. Dr. Mann specializes in individual and family psychotherapy addressing interpersonal conflict. This episode is all about Dr. Mann’s own approach to psychotherapy, the Systematic Emotional Release Model. From the buildup and blockages that emotional turmoil can cause in those struggling with their mental health, to the importance of cultivating a balance and reverence for our many different emotions, to the heavy influence internal family systems has in the theory’s development, Dr. Mann and Asha 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. Find Dr. Richard Mann: Website: https://www.insightpbhs.com/richard-mann-psyd.html Email: rmann@insightpbhs.com  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.

    33 min

  5. 07/10/2024

    Therapists NEED Self-Care Too! - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Aliyah White)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down Crave Counseling’s newest therapist, LPC-Associate Aliyah White. Aliyah specializes in working with adults through the modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy & dialectical behavior therapy. This episode is all about what therapists can do to care for themselves! In a field where one must give so much to others, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to pour into their own cup…  From the ethical requirement that therapists engage in self-care;  to the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries with patients, family, and friends; to the many ways a therapist can engage in self-care, Aliyah and Asha 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. Find Aliyah: Website: https://www.cravecounseling.com/aliyah-white-lpc-associate Email: aliyah@cravecounselingpllc.com 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.

    38 min

  6. 06/05/2024

    Black Men & The Healthcare System - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Tracy A. Long)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Austin-based LPC Tracy A. Long, who runs her own private practice, Shades of Resilience Counseling. Tracy specializes in trauma-focused and relationship-based therapy for Black men. This episode is all about the relationship Black men have with the healthcare system, even outside the context of mental health. From the hesitance of young therapists to work with male clients, to deeply rooted patterns in the Black community preventing men from expressing vulnerability, Tracy and Asha 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. Find Tracy: Website: https://shadesofresiliencecounseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadesofresiliencecounseling/ Email: info@shadesofresiliencecounseling.com 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.

    58 min

  7. 03/22/2024

    How Couples Counseling Works - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Toya Foster)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Austin-based LPC Toya Foster, who serves as the clinic director for The Center of Relationships! Toya specializes in couples counseling and the use of the Gottman Method in couples therapy. This episode is all about the ins and outs of couples counseling. From the frustrations and difficulties of working with couples, to the customer/non-customer dynamic of couples therapy, to the long-standing tension between Black men and Black women, Toya and Asha 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. Find Toya: Website: https://www.findmycenter.org/toya-foster Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/thecenterforrelationships Email: office@thecenter4relationships.com 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.

    59 min

  8. 03/01/2024

    The Stigma of Seeking Therapy - 'Therapy-ish (ft. Aaron Elam)

    In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Aaron Elam, counseling student intern providing 1-on-1 counseling services at Crave Counseling, at our Round Rock, TX location. Aaron is currently studying at Grand Canyon University, and he is passionate about working with teens and young adults. This episode is all about the negative stigma that exists around mental health therapy and treatment, particularly within the Black community. From the fear of being hospitalized, to the power a client actually has in finding their therapist, to the reconciliation of working/receiving support through an industry built on harming Black bodies, Aaron and Asha 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/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.

    33 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Asha Creary
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Asha Creary