Resources
Mental Health Professionals
Explore conversations with therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, clinicians, and other mental health professionals about therapy, diagnosis, medication, trauma, anxiety, depression, crisis care, and emotional well-being. These episodes offer professional insight and practical guidance to help you better understand mental health, find appropriate support, and navigate treatment.
What 988 Crisis Lifeline Is and How It Works with Elan Javanfard, LMFT
Licensed therapist and crisis-services director Elan Javanfard explains how the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline works, when to use it, and how crisis diversion can provide alternatives to traditional emergency responses.
Good for: Anyone who wants to understand 988, crisis intervention, or how to respond when someone is experiencing a mental health emergency.
Unpacking Trauma: Healing, Forgiveness, and Resilience with Dr. Frank Anderson
Psychiatrist, therapist, and trauma specialist Dr. Frank Anderson explains trauma and PTSD, how past experiences can continue affecting thoughts and emotions, and what healing and resilience can look like.
Good for: Anyone trying to understand trauma, PTSD, or the long-term effects of difficult experiences.
Breaking Down The Stigma on Depression and Treatment Options with Dr. Natalie Dattilo
Dr. Natalie Dattilo, a licensed clinical and health psychologist, explains depression, common symptoms and misconceptions, and evidence-based treatment options, including therapy and other forms of support.
Good for: Anyone trying to understand depression or figure out what treatment and professional support can look like.
All Things Perfectionism with Dr. Michelle Chung
Dr. Michelle Chung, a licensed clinical psychologist, explores perfectionism alongside anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, executive functioning, resilience, and burnout.
Good for: Anyone whose perfectionism, self-pressure, or fear of failure is affecting their mental health.
Answering Your Questions On Mental Health Medication with Dr. Monica
A conversation focused on understanding mental health medication and the questions people often have when considering psychiatric treatment.
Good for: Anyone trying to understand psychiatric medication better or prepare for a conversation with a mental health provider.
Reconnecting with Your Inner Child: Exploring Healing and Core Beliefs with Alyssa Mancao, LCSW.
Alyssa Mancao explains inner-child work, where core assumptions can come from, how they influence our present experiences, and how people can begin exploring patterns.
Good for: Anyone interested in therapy, core beliefs, childhood experiences, and understanding how the past can shape the present.
Decoding Triggers: Unraveling The Past and Rewiring Responses with Laura Rhodes-Levin, LMFT
Laura Rhodes-Levin explores how anxiety triggers can develop from past experiences and conditioning, and how understanding those patterns can help change our responses.
Good for: Anyone who wants to understand their emotional triggers and why certain situations create such strong reactions.
Learning to Identify and Manage Anxiety While Living a Fulfilling Life with Dr. Lauren Cook
Clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Cook explains how anxiety can affect both the mind and body and discusses recognizing symptoms, seeking help, exposure therapy, and strategies for living with anxiety.
Good for: Anyone experiencing anxiety who wants to better understand what is happening and what professional treatment can involve.
Rethinking Psychiatric Care: The Future of Recovery-Model Treatment with Dr. David Susman
Dr. David Susman examines how mental health care can move beyond symptom management toward recovery-focused, person-centered treatment, including the role of peer support and empowerment.
Good for: Anyone navigating the mental health system or wanting to understand what recovery-oriented care can look like.
Questions To Ask Yourself and Your Therapist When Starting Therapy with Shani Tran
Licensed professional clinical counselor and board-approved supervisor Shani Tran discusses how to find a therapist who is a good fit, what questions to ask, and how to recognize potential warning signs or red flags.
Good for: Anyone starting therapy, looking for a new therapist, or unsure whether their current therapist is the right fit.