The Therapist Thrival Guide

New podcast coming Fall of 2022 from Ellie Mental Health!OUR HOST:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Curious what a therapist thinks about the new INSIDE OUT 2 movie? Letisha and Miranda are discussing it all in this BONUS episode! What we're talking about:- Teaching kids to name their emotions- How therapists can incorporate this into therapy sessions- Riley's panic attack and grounding exercises- Layered complexity of feelings- Our own experiences with the movie as parentsLink to thermometer tool: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-...Link to Diane Abler's books: https://amzn.to/4cA3QckOUR HOST:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:41 Discussing Inside Out 201:37 Personal Experiences with Inside Out 203:58 Therapist Perspective on Emotions07:50 Analyzing Riley's Panic Attack19:11 Connecting Emotions and Therapy Techniques22:55 Practical Applications in Therapy35:39 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Chelsea Wire, MA LPC and Kailah Tuttle, LPC are two of our talented therapists that are passionate about the work they do and love educating other therapists about it! What we're covering:- How art therapy works and what it can be used for- Strategies and ideas for incorporating art and creativity into your therapy- How to become an art therapist (Please note: The American Art Therapy Association website clearly defines and explains that to be an art therapist, one MUST attend a master’s level program in the field of art therapy, but it’s important to realize that any therapist can incorporate art into their practice.)OUR HOST:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction00:13 Meet the Art Therapists: Chelsea and Kailah01:04 Pathways to Becoming an Art Therapist03:07 Understanding Art Therapy06:13 Art Therapy Techniques and Tools13:50 Art Therapy for Different Age Groups20:02 Art Therapy for Trauma and Anxiety25:40 Favorite Art Therapy Prompts and Tips29:30 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is like a superhero for your brain, using a unique blend of eye movements, sounds, and tactile stimulation to help process and heal from painful memories and experiences. In this episode, we're chatting with therapists who have experienced the transformative power of EMDR firsthand and are passionate about teaching others!Amber Silva, LLMSW and Gina Young, LICSW are therapists that are using EMDR in their practice with clients. In this episode: - Breaking down the science behind EMDR, exploring how it helps rewire the brain and create lasting positive change- Basics of the EMDR process, including the importance of creating a safe space and the various methods of bilateral stimulation used in therapy- Different ways EMDR can be used- The different types of traumas it can address- EMDR's application for both children and adults.Whether you're a therapist interested in training or someone curious about how EMDR can help, this episode offers valuable insights and practical information.Watch the video podcast: https://youtu.be/e4Ix5z60Js0OUR HOST:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations

We are BACK with a whole new season of content! We are listening and focusing on topics you are asking for. To start things off, we are talking all about ADHD. We have therapists Davin Cobb, LAMFT, Christina Gonzalez, LCSW, and Physician Assistant Joey Lusvardi, PA-C to discuss this diagnosis. What we're discussing:- Getting an ADHD diagnosis- Strategies for managing ADHD- Dealing with ADHD as a therapistLink to video podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Cx1adMGuwLink to book: https://amzn.to/3REldA3 Link to ADHD "Focus Plan": https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/adhd-focus-plan OUR HOST:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations

Hundreds of Ellie franchisees and clinicians from around the country came to Minnesota this fall for fun, learning, celebration, and community at our annual national conference. We were excited to connect with some of the incredible leaders at our clinics, and even convinced a few of them to join us for a live podcast recording! In this episode we are discussing how to be the best clinic director, including:- Characteristics of caring leaders- How to show recognition and appreciation for the clinicians at your clinic- The difference between empowering your employees vs. delegating to themOur panelists: Jacob Henry, LPC-MHSP - Clinic Director in Murfreesborro, TN Ellie ClinicEmily Coler Hanson, MS, LMFT - Clinical Operations Director in MinnesotaFabeain Barkwell, LCSW - Clinic Director in Pflugerville, TexasDynisha Smith, MA, LCPC - Clinic Director in Boise, IdahoOUR HOSTS:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations across the country.

Today's episode is a little unusual-- we brought Gina Young, LICSW back to discuss her favorite kids' books to use in therapy sessions with kids! We break down our favorite books about general feelings, self-esteem, anxiety, and separation anxiety. OUR FAVORITE BOOKS LIST:- A Little Spot of Emotions Box Set: https://amzn.to/467L6h6- I'm Happy-Sad Today: https://amzn.to/45dRmm6- You've Got Dragons: https://amzn.to/465OY1T- Invisible String: https://amzn.to/3PVDb0P- What Were You Thinking: https://amzn.to/456ERJa- Tough Guys Have Feelings Too: https://amzn.to/3ZwYlFEOUR HOSTS:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations across the country.

This week we have the incredible Megan Cornish, LICSW joining us to discuss "red flags" and "green flags" for clinicians to watch out for in mental health companies and how therapists can advocate for themselves to get the pay that they deserve. Too often we hear about graduate or doctoral level clinicians with crushing student debt and barely making ends meet, and we believe this should NOT be the case.Megan Cornish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in combining strategic communication and marketing skills with no-concession clinical messaging precision. She is passionate about marketing, mental health, and advocating for a more ethical mental health field for everyone (plus we're just really big fans of hers).More about Megan here: https://megancornish.com/OUR HOSTS:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations across the country.

Rose Joiner, LMFT has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since November 2014 and a MN Board Approved Supervisor since 2018.  Rose has been trained in EMDR, to help people who have experienced trauma. Rose considers therapy to be a vital and intrinsic part of our journey in life. In a world that is continually changing, finding ways to adapt to life stressors can at times become overwhelming.  Rose believes therapy can be as lighthearted or challenging as client desires, allowing clients to find their desired path.Link to "Healing the Soul Wound" book: https://amzn.to/3tv8iaqOUR HOSTS:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations across the country.

How do you cope with the holidays, expectations from your family, and setting boundaries? Lucas, Miranda, and Letisha discuss how to navigate the holidays and help your clients set boundaries around this time of year.Letisha Harris Miller is a mental health practitioner with a passion for helping others see their full potential and value even with challenges they have face. She has experience with family, individual and play therapy. She has a compassionate and understanding heart and a love for all types of people that makes her a joy to work with. She is on track for getting her LPC soon!OUR HOSTS:Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations across the country.