x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession

Jazmin Crookes, LPC and Karen Jennett, LPC

Why, oh why, did I become a therapist? What was I thinking?!? Am I losing it? Or was I just misinformed?.... Join Therapy Tea hosts, Jazmin and Karen, two licensed professional counselors, every other Wednesday, as they, with the help of other mental health professionals, seek to find the answers to these deep, gut-wrenching, existential questions. Each episode, they interview fellow counselors and other professionals working in the mental health field to discuss mistakes they’ve made, career

health & fitness mental health

All Episodes

01:08:01

49. Old Faves Season Break! RE-RELEASE: PART 1 of Ep....

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/04/22

This week Therapy Tea Podcast is taking a BREAK! That’s right y’all, we’re practicing what we preach and taking a much needed self-care break. Don’t worry though, we’ve got some great oldie but goodies to re-release for y’all in the meantime. This week we are sharing Part 1 of our conversation with Felicia Segura who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Felicia holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and a Master of Arts in

en-gb

00:41:44

48. PART 2: Perseverance and Chipping Away at the...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/04/15

This week we are sharing the rest of our conversation with Katie La who is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Houston Baptist University and a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Katie owns a group practice called Cognitive Revival in Frisco, Texas, which provides a wide range of counseling and clinical services. Katie is trained in EMDR, somatic therapy and brainspotting and works

en-gb

01:04:12

48. PART 1: Perseverance and Chipping Away at the...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/04/08

This week Karen learned the American Counseling Association is updating their Code of Ethics and wants feedback from you! Better late than never, we always say, so, please join us in participating in moving our profession into the modern era! ACA Code of Ethics | Counseling Nexus: ACA’s Digital Press, Elevating Access to Counseling KnowledgeThis week we are sharing Part 1 of our conversation with Katie La who is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in

en-gb

01:34:08

47. RE-RELEASE: Alason Rides Again for our 2nd...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/04/01

Today, in honor of our 2nd (what!?!) anniversary, we’re re-releasing our very first ever interview with the fantastic Alason Polanco, who has been down for whatever with Therapy Tea Podcast from the start! We hope you enjoy hearing from her again because what she talks about is still relevant today. We also hope you revel in how far we've come...sound quality, editing, it's all getting super professional over here, but we're still just having a blast with our friends! Alason is a Licensed

en-gb

00:55:19

46. PART 2: Ketamine Ambassador and the Flexibility...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/03/25

This week we are sharing the rest of our conversation with Tatyana Gustafson who is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development from Texas Tech University, a Master of Science in Nursing with a certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Post Masters certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health. Tatyana is the owner of Sol Psychiatry with offices in the Austin area where

en-gb

01:05:14

46. PART 1: Ketamine Ambassador and the Flexibility...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/03/18

This week Jazmin learned that she’s changing her therapeutic style as she’s moving through her ABA (applied behavior analysis) program. Have you ever noticed your style change as you work in this field? What have been the triggers for that for you? This week we are sharing Part 1 of our conversation with Tatyana Gustafson who is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development

en-gb

00:50:04

45. PART 2: Not Interested in Private Practice and...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/03/11

This week we are sharing the rest of our conversation with Nicole Uhlenbrock Garcia who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University in San Marcos. Nicole currently works part-time as a school counselor in the San Antonio area and PRN (on an as needed basis) as a case manager and group counselor at an inpatient hospital for adults.Resources

en-gb

00:47:51

45. PART 1: Not Interested in Private Practice and...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/03/04

This week Karen learned that effective networking is just about being yourself, answering genuine questions, and talking about what you actually care about in public with others, even strangers! You never know where it will lead or who needs to know about you and your work!This week we are sharing Part 1 of our conversation with Nicole Uhlenbrock Garcia who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University Master of Arts in

en-gb

01:51:10

44. Listening to People’s Stories and Healing IN...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/02/18

Warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and trauma. This week Jazmin learned that shifting where she works so that she’s more comfortable makes a huge difference in the way she feels about working and the quality of counseling she provides. It’s like a revelation to Karen to consider that maybe it’s okay to meet virtually with a client from the privacy of one’s own back porch. This week we are sharing our conversation with Beth Cortez-Naevel who is a

en-gb

01:51:37

43. Dishwasher Existentialism and the Relentlessness...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/02/04

This week Karen learned more about the different boundaries to set around texting/emailing/talking with clients between sessions. It’s not cut and dry! We’d love to hear from y’all how you navigate these things in your practice. Also, Jazmin recommends the show Shrinking and shares how it connects to this topic. This week we are sharing our conversation with Lisa Baker who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor in Texas, and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts

en-gb

02:02:17

42. Listening to the Wisdom of our Bodies and the...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/01/21

Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide.This week Jazmin learned about environmental and biological correlates of SIB in children. One of the most fun aspects of our profession is getting to learn new stuff as we strive to teach others!This week we are sharing our conversation with Jeana Martin who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a Spiritual Director. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Angelo State University, a

en-gb

01:27:20

41. Slinging Brisket on the Side and Having a CEO...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2026/01/07

This week Karen learned that BEHC is the boy who cried wolf. Let’s all get together and advocate for quarterly bulletins instead of sporadic, non-specific, and often error-laden emails from our licensing board regarding “rule updates.”This week we are sharing our conversation with Kealan Muth who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology from University of Oklahoma and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University - Central

en-gb

00:40:40

40. Holiday Special: It's Xmas Eve and All Through...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/12/24

This week we’re dropping a very silly conversation between Jazmin and Karen all about closing out another year! 2026, here we come! This one is light and fun: we discuss both terrible and beloved Christmas movies, the particular trauma that has been 2025, and how we’re both really looking forward to this year just ending already. We’ve also got podcast changes happening in 2026 and we need your feedback!Thank you for listening! By the way, if you're curious about how we produce this show, we use

en-gb

01:40:02

39. School Counseling Requires Self-Advocacy and the...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/12/10

This week Jazmin learned that not only are worksheets not *all bad*, but also, she actually kinda likes them. [Gasp!] That’s right y’all - done properly and with intention, worksheets in therapy can be really useful and helpful. Just don’t use them wrong (which is really easy to do). This week we are sharing our conversation with Robin Burleson who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and

en-gb

00:49:26

Mental Motherhood BONUS: Dog Moms! Yes, it Still Counts.

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/11/30

It’s the final episode of our special series and we’re closing it out on a high note with a silly bonus! We’re chatting about being dog moms -- the most dismissed and underappreciated of the motherhood experiences! We’re going into how it’s not as easy as it looks and no one even tries to give us a Mother’s Day card for our efforts. It’s a thankless job, but somebody’s gotta do it.Resources mentioned: Slow drinking water bowl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J4PJNZF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_

en-gb

00:51:49

Mental Motherhood #10: Whisper Words of Wisdom, Let...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/11/19

This week we’re talking to the incomparable Jonnie Wilson about being the matriarch of her family and getting all the way into great-grandparenthood! Jonnie’s kids are so grown that they’re starting to try to take care of her now! Jonnie is still as full of spunk and as independent as ever, but everything is on the cusp of another big relational shift and it’s still about keeping solid boundaries while prioritizing connection. As always, Jonnie shares her wisdom about how to remember what really

en-gb

00:52:02

Mental Motherhood #9: Finally, They’re Gone! (ft....

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/11/12

This week we’re talking to the inspirational Kate Walker about being in that dreamed about phase of motherhood: they’re independent adults and you’ve got an adorable grandbaby! Quite frankly, it sounds like Kate’s doing it right. She’s sharing how this stage of motherhood still really connects with counseling work: constant awareness of countertransference and boundaries!Want more Jonnie? Check out our prior episode with her: Ep. #35: Being the Outer Nesting Doll and the Adventure of Supervising

en-gb

00:45:43

Mental Motherhood #8: Teens. Nuff Said. (ft. Kelly...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/11/05

This week we’re talking to Kelly Martin about the pros and cons of getting into the teens stage with your kids! Now they’re more independent and able to take care of themselves, but we’re also in the thick of bigger, scarier emotional and life altering issues. Setting the groundwork early is necessary for your kids’ success at this stage. Want more Kelly? Check out our prior episode with her: Ep. #24: Tearing up the House and Mastering the Scary Insurance Learning Curve (ft. Kelly Martin,

en-gb

00:51:50

Mental Motherhood #7: Minivan Escort Service (ft....

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/10/29

This week we’re talking to Candice about having middle schoolers now - with all the awkwardness and hilarity that that includes - and how she’s changed her work focus because of it.Want more Candice? Check out our prior episode with her: Ep. #15: Owning Being a "Generalist" and Boring CEs (ft. Candice Fraser, LPC)Candice’s podcast: The Couch Next Door PodcastCandice’s Instagram: @candicefraserlpcResources mentioned: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-proofing Today's Young Kids by Kristen A Jenson and

en-gb

00:53:24

Mental Motherhood #6: They're Mine Now Too, Sort of…...

Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession ·

2025/10/22

This week we’re talking to Britney Eglinton about the grey area of motherhood: stepmotherhood. For her it’s a privilege and joy, but also often tricky to navigate and lonely. Britney has always been a career-oriented, driven individual who then fell in love with and married a father of two girls, and now structures her life choices around her instant family, while simultaneously struggling to feel like she fully fits into the unit. This one’s all about being both in and out, and the pressure to do

en-gb

67 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown