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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.*

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.*

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.*

Today we play a fun game called This or That? where we make some quick decisions on our favorite ways to therapize! When is the best time to take notes? What is our favorite kind of treatment plan? Where do we stand on the Tissue Issue? Tune in to find out on today's Through the Eyes of a Therapist! 🎙️ 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.*

In this conversation, we sit down to talk about private practice, what it really takes to get started, and the realities that many therapists do not fully see until they are seriously considering that next step. Whether you’re a student, an associate, a practicing clinician, or just curious about the profession, this episode offers insight into: • What private practice actually involves behind the scenes • Business structures, insurance billing, and the practical side of getting started • Questions therapists should consider before making the move into private practice • What the transition can realistically look like for clinicians at different stages Simple Practice referral link https://share.simplepractice.com/cristal15!01a8b0e216!a Upcoming Workshop with code 15OFF for discount https://www.clarityelpaso.com/upcoming/p/the-ceramics-retreat-jan-48-89fxe-8wjpw 🎙️ 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.*

In this conversation, an LPC-S and LPC-Associate sit down to talk about navigating "Imposter Syndrome", the effect it can have on a therapist, and the feelings it can project on to clients. Whether you’re a student, an associate, or just curious about the profession, this episode offers insight into: • What imposter syndrome can look like in therapy • The pressure that comes with training, supervision, and responsibility • How self-doubt can actually be part of being a thoughtful clinician • The role of identity, culture, and lived experience in the field   🎙️ Through the Eyes of a Therapist is all about real conversations, clinical insight, and making mental health feel more human. 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.*

Thinking about becoming a therapist? This episode pulls back the curtain on what the journey actually looks like—beyond the textbooks and Instagram quotes. In this conversation, an LPC-S, LCSW, and LPC-Associate sit down to share their real, unfiltered paths into the field of mental health. From graduate school decisions and clinical hours to supervision, self-doubt, and finding their own therapeutic voice—we’re talking about all of it. Whether you’re a student, an associate, or just curious about the profession, this episode offers insight into: What it really takes to become a therapist The differences (and similarities) between licensure paths The challenges no one warns you about How identity, lived experience, and mentorship shape your work What we wish we knew before we started This isn’t a “perfect journey” story—it’s honest, reflective, and rooted in growth. If you’ve ever thought, “Could I do this?”—this episode is for you. 🎙️ Through the Eyes of a Therapist is all about real conversations, clinical insight, and making mental health feel more human. 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.*

In this new episode of Through the Eyes of a Therapist, a therapist answers personal questions about the therapy process and discusses the nature of change and renewal. These questions cover topics such as the personal impact of working as a therapist, which behaviors have needed to be unlearned, and how to relax at the end of a long day.  Get to know us as we try to help you get to know the field of mental health!   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.*

In this thought-provoking episode, four therapists from different corners of the United States come together to discuss the unique challenges they're facing in their practices as clients express concerns about the new president and the political climate. As therapists, they share insights into how they're supporting individuals struggling with political anxiety, polarization, and uncertainty, while also exploring their own personal processes of coping with the results of the election. In this episode, you’ll hear from seasoned professionals about: The emotional toll of political stress on clients and how to address these concerns in therapy. Tools and techniques therapists are using to help clients find grounding and resilience in times of political unrest. How therapists are balancing their personal views with their role as impartial, empathetic listeners. Personal stories from each therapist on their journey to process the election’s impact on them both professionally and personally. Whether you're a mental health professional or someone simply trying to navigate the emotional landscape of our current political moment, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for understanding and coping with the complex interplay between politics, mental health, and personal identity. Tune in for an honest and reflective conversation about therapy in the age of political change on Through the Eyes of a Therapist. Guest Info: Angela Rodriguez Heller https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/angela-rodriguez-heller-brooklyn-ny/905936 www.andantehealingtherapy.com   Bianca Balderrama 915-861-5065 or https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?search=bianca+balderrama   Jessica Bibeault Book here   Briana Whitted https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/briana-whitted-clyde-nc/893131 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/   *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.*

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with three experienced therapists—two men and one woman—to explore the dynamics of male therapists and the unique challenges men face when attending therapy. Join us as we delve into the societal stigma surrounding men's mental health, the importance of representation in therapy, and the impact of gender on the therapeutic process. Our guests, Richard Salcido LPC-S and Paul Carrola, PhD, LPC-S, share their personal experiences, insights on how to create a safe space for male clients, and strategies for encouraging more men to seek help. We also discuss common misconceptions about therapy and how cultural norms can influence men's willingness to engage in mental health discussions. Whether you're a therapist, someone considering therapy, or simply interested in mental health topics, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Tune in for an engaging conversation that aims to empower men and promote open dialogue about mental wellness. 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/   *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.*

In this episode we explore the intricate world of therapy supervision through the eyes of a seasoned therapist. Join us as our host shares their personal experiences, challenges, and insights gained from supervising counseling associates on their journey to full licensure. We'll discuss the logistics in applying for the LPC Supervision license in Texas.  We will also review the vital role a supervisor plays in shaping the skills and confidence of emerging therapists. Our host reflects on the nuances of building a supportive and productive supervisory relationship, offering practical tips for finding astute and eager to learn associates. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and professional complexities of supervision and the logistics of being a competent clinical supervisor. This episode is perfect for current and aspiring supervisors, counseling associates preparing for licensure, and anyone interested in the dynamics of mentorship in mental health. Join us for an engaging conversation that highlights the transformative power of supervision in the therapy landscape! *This podcast is for educational purposes only. You should always consult with your own health professionals before acting upon any material you hear on this podcast. This podcast is not therapy nor is it a consultation.*   Mentioned in the episode: Visit Cristal on Instagram The Behavioral Health Executive Council: Texas State Board of Professional Counselors Kate Walker, PhD 40 Hour Supervision Course