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You Need a Counselor Podcast

You Need a Counselor is a podcast designed for people curious about counseling but who have barriers keeping them from experiencing the benefits of counseling. Our mission is to share stories about counseling good, bad, indifferent and spread the message that everyone can benefit from mental health and behavioral health counseling services. We are on a mission to show you all the reasons why You Need a Counselor!

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00:53:39

The Power of Music, with guest Courtney Michel

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2023/01/29

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Courtney Michel, a board certified music therapist, worship leader, office administrator, music teacher and stay-at-home-mom. She received her undergraduate degree in music therapy and psychology and is beginning a masters in mental health counseling with an emphasis on grief and trauma. Courtney is passionate about people, music and ministry. She believes everyone has a purpose and that every part of their story is a part of a greater testimony that has the

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00:44:50

Behavioral Health Services, with guest Caitlin Belden

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2023/01/22

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Caitlin Belden, a BHIS counselor at Heart and Solutions in the Waterloo and Grundy Center areas. In this episode, get a peak into what BHIS sessions can look like, Caitlin’s future plans to pursue becoming a registered Play Therapist, and some of Caitlin’s experiences seeing both counselor and psychiatrist. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Patreon:

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00:52:36

Advocating for Your Children, with guest Tenesha Gatson

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2023/01/15

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest, Tenesha Gatson. Tenesha is a Heart and Solutions board member and online voice teaching parents the ins and outs of advocating for their children, navigating IEPs and 504 plans, and much more. View the 504 vs IEP graphic Tenesha mentioned Connect with Tenesha: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spice2yurlife Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063312425125 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spice2yurlife/ Youtube:

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00:50:58

The Power of Writing, with guest Trameka Woods

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2023/01/08

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Trameka Woods, founder of Express N Flow, and board member of How about H.O.P.E. Express N Flow works with youth and adults to use creative writing and journaling to express their thoughts, emotions and ideas. Connect with Trameka: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057681482053 Email: tramekawoods@gmail.com Phone: 563-271-8958 To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with

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00:47:25

Spotlight Stress, with guest Cathy Spaas

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2022/12/18

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Cathy Spaas, an expert in working with highly sensitive and gifted people. Cathay knows from experience what it’s like to get overwhelmed by the challenges faced in the upper echelons in combination with a brain that processes information on a deeper level. Cathy is a published author with Beverly Hills Publishing, and her book ‘Spotlight Stress’ will be released later this year. Connect with Cathy online at: Web: https://cathyspaasacademy.com/ Instagram:

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00:47:24

Unapologetically on Purpose, with guest Tanya J Miller

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2022/12/04

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Tanya J Miller, a Coach, Author and Speaker based in Texas. Tanya is passionate about helping people and organizations figure out how to do life and leadership unapologetically on purpose. Connect with Tanya at: Web: https://www.tanyajmiller.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithtanya/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingwithTanya/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Talkingwithtanyatwt?skip_registered_account_check=true To start

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00:52:48

Saying No, with guest Suzanne Culberg

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2022/11/20

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Suzanne Culberg, The Nope Coach. Suzanne is an international mindset coach, speaker and author who helps over-givers and people pleasers learn to say ‘No’ without hesitation. Through her signature online program Why W8? She helps women break the cycle of putting themselves last and instead build the confidence to set and uphold boundaries. Connect with Suzanne at: Website: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/ Facebook:

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00:52:12

Hypnotherapy, with guest Caurel Richards

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2022/11/13

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Caurel Richards, a hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. Caurel is a dynamic and creative individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked in multiple service industries in the last 14 years. One of the biggest lessons she learned in those years was the importance of mental health and how unhealed trauma can keep you stuck and away from the life you’ve dreamed of. In 2021, after completing her training with Marisa

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00:44:36

Saving the World, with guest Mary Kate

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2022/11/06

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Mary Kate, a Licensed Master Social Worker at Heart and Solutions. Mary Kate graduated from Iowa State University with degrees in Child, Adult, and Family Services and History in 2015. While working at a residential facility for children in Des Moines, Mary Kate decided to pursue an advanced degree to better be able to serve children and families struggling in the state of Iowa. Mary Kate graduated from the University of Iowa with a masters in social work in

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00:43:32

Affirmations, with guest Nicole Leth

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2022/10/30

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Nicole Leth, artist and writer working to integrate compassion and artistic kindness into public spaces in free, accessible, and anonymous ways to offer mental health support to real human beings. Impacted as a teenager by the suicide of her father, Nicole has spent the last decade writing tender yet honest poem-like affirmations and imbedding them publicly around the world. Her work has received global recognition, an OBIE lifetime achievement award in

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00:34:29

Men’s Mental Health, with Guest Simon Rinne

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2022/10/23

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Simon Rinne, all the way from Australia! Simon runs his own private practice and podcast, Mindful Men and the Mindful Men Podcast. In this episode Simon shares what his continual journey with mental health has looked like and his passion for providing a space for men to find healing and growth. Connect with Simon online at: Online: https://mindful-men.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus Instagram:

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00:50:12

Learning to Say ‘Yes’, with guest Kyla Jo

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2022/10/16

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Kyla Jo, a Heart and Solutions BHIS Counselor out of our Ames office. With a background in psychology and criminal justice, Kyla is passionate toward the intersectionality of mental health and the justice system. Prior to working with Heart and Solutions, Kyla worked in a residential treatment facility as a youth specialist, BHIS group facilitator, and intake specialist. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa, with a provider like Kyla, call

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00:52:00

Military Life, with Dr. Skip Mondragon

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2022/10/09

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by returning guest, Dr. Skip Mondragon. As you may remember, Skip is a proud medical doctor, Army vet, husband, father, grandfather and author of “Wrestling Depression is not for Wimps!” In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Skip's life in the Army and how he and his wife Sherry have worked together as a team through their challenges as a military family. We also got a glimpse into Sherry's book, "The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady." Connect with Skip

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00:53:49

Families Helping Families of Iowa, with guest Angela...

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2022/09/18

This week Julie and Chirssa are joined by Angela Downing, a Cedar Rapids and Director of Programs and Events at Families Helping Families of Iowa. Families Helping Families is a small nonprofit that serves Iowa's Children in Foster Care. Angela is responsible for ensuring children have access to shoes, clothing, haircuts, activity scholarships and more. She is also responsible for planning and executing all events year-round. Angela is passionate about serving her community and children. She has a

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00:46:58

What’s a Therapy Dog, with guests Becker, Kristyn...

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2022/09/11

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Kristyn Darmafall and Emma Morgan, handlers of Becker, the Heart and Solutions therapy dog. Kristyn is an orthopedic surgeon and Becker’s owner. The two have been doing things together since Becker was 8 weeks old. While at work Kristyn saw an opportunity to join the Caring Canine volunteer group, and from there proceeded to certify Becker as a registered therapy dog and now hospital volunteer. Emma Morgan, Clinical Director of the Heart and Solutions office

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00:30:55

Bulimia Sucks, with guest Kate Hudson-Hall

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2022/09/04

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Kate Hudson-Hall, a psychotherapist, podcaster, and author of “Bulimia Sucks!” and “Anxiety Hacks.” At the age of 18, she began her bulimic career in earnest! Fifteen years later and after much help she eventually freed herself from the clutches of anorexia and bulimia. She then stepped out and decided to take a different bulimic pathway. Feeling the great need to help others as she had been helped. She has spent the last two decades working as a

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00:53:54

Building a LGBTQ+ Community Center, with guest Chase...

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2022/08/21

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Chase Norris, LPC, founder of Clock, Inc, a LGBT+ Community Center in Rock Island, Illinois. Chase earned his Masters in Counselor Education with an emphasis on Clinical/Community Mental Health Counseling at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities in December 2018. Chase has both personal experience with the LGBT+ community, as well as professional experience. He has worked with people in both individual and group counseling settings, who experience

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00:47:20

Life Byond Crisis, with guest Kaytlin Ahn

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2022/07/31

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solution BHIS Provider, Kaytlin Ahn. As an Iowa native Kaytlin grew up in Newton and then graduated from Iowa State University, where she received her BA in psychology in 2020. As a BHIS Provider she works out of the Waterloo and Grundy Center areas. Kaytlin intends to pursue a Masters Degree in social work or mental health counseling in the near future. To start behavioral or mental health services, with a provider like Kaytlin, in Iowa call

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00:58:38

What it Means to Share Our Stories

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2022/07/24

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Marta Payne, the editor of the You Need a Counselor Podcast. Marta first began interacting with, and seeking out content around mental health in 2010 after being introduced to To Write Love on Her Arms by a concerned friend. From there, she sought stories and content, similar to the You Need a Counselor Podcast, that gave verbiage and understanding to the way she experienced life. This opened up a space to feel known and seen in a time where

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00:54:14

Play Therapy, with guest Dr. Colleen Grote

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2022/07/17

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solutions’ Vice President of Therapy, Dr. Colleen Grote. Dr. Colleen Grote is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). Colleen is the Heart and Solutions' vice president in charge of the therapy department. Colleen joined the Heart and Solutions' team in 2015. Colleen completed her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on trauma and crisis response from Walden University

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