Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast
”Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast”, Host-Cristal M. Acosta, TX LPC-Supervisor, Board Certified Counselor, lets you in on what it’s like to be a mental health professional. Enjoy fun, educational, and candid discussions about therapy, mental health, and psychology. Humanizing therapists, destigmatizing mental health, and demystifying therapy.
Episodes
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 abo...
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 t...
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...
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, LP...
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 an...
In this episode of Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast, therapists Cristal and Bianca dive deep into the essential topic of self-care and self-preservation, exploring how to create balance in both our professional and personal lives. They discuss the challenges many face in prioritizing their well-being amid workplace demands and personal obligations.
They share their strategies for setting healthy boundaries at work, and offer...
In this episode, you will hear three therapists have a conversation about how mental health/illness stigma manifests itself in daily practice with clients. Elisa, Monica, and Cristal all have experience working with victims of crime, Latinxs, children, and trauma survivors. All these vulnerable populations experience stigma differently. Elisa speaks about how victims of crime experience stigma. She talks about her experiences w...
Welcome to Cristal's Counseling Podcast, "Through the Eyes of a Therapist". Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, LPCC, NCC, CCTP summarizes and reviews children's books (for preschool aged kids). Because Cristal has had more than a decade of experience treating children in counseling practice, she has an eye for helpful children's books. She has personally read these books several times to her own child and has found them to be effective in tea...
A therapist POV about how progress notes are written after client sessions. Tips, tricks, and best practices for counselors/therapists are reviewed by Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP.
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A therapist who models and another who does interior design?! Yes, please!
Eloy Castro and Luis Cornejo are both Latine, queer, gay, creative mental health professionals who are in the style industry and you MUST hear their stories. They recall their journeys toward authenticity, genuine self expression, and risk taking. They also talk about the intersections amongst counseling, style, makeup, modeling, and interior design.
Her...
In honor of SPOOKY SEASON we asked our listeners and community for their horror stories. We didn't want the PARANORMAL kind, we wanted the ones that left our peers and colleagues in shock and terror for different reasons. As you will see, in this episode, the horror ranges from kinda scary to outright terrifying.
Elisa Dobler, LCSW-S and myself, Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP read submissions and react to therapist horror storie...
Elisa Dobler, LCSW-S and Cristal Acosta, LPC-S are back on the pod together to constructively critique a post from Psych Today's Instagram.
In this episode we review each piece of advice given by Psych Today (thank you @psych_today) in their post about ACES on Instagram. We are trauma therapists and found the post interesting!
To hear more about trauma therapy and the way we look at the world, subscribe to the podcast on any p...
"Empathy without boundaries is a path to self-destruction." Have you heard this saying before?
For healers, counselors, therapists, social workers, this statement is so heavy and true! Empathy and compassion are main tenets of our work with other humans and if we don't set boundaries for others and ourselves in different areas of our lives, this can lead to a place of resentment and burnout.
Cristal Acosta, private practice owner ...
Thanks for listening for 6 seasons everyone! We have been on since 2018 and this year we will continue to bring light to mental health issues, humanize therapists, and demystify therapy!
Every hero has an origin story, and this episode describes how TTEOAT was born. Enjoy!
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These two counselors crossed paths while filming a reality show/docuseries in the summer of 2022...so of course we had to record a conversation about the therapist perspective! Jade Eytcheson, CEO of Willowtree Therapeutic Services, and Cristal talk about their experiences being filmed on the show. Season 5 of The Blox drops on January 26, 2023 on Facebook Watch!
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Elisa Dobler, LCSW-S and Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP basically hang out and record a conversation about their thoughts on Love is Blind Season 3. So JUICY. And excuse the F bombs.
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Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-season-3-cast-where-are-they-now
Ruptures-https://www.gottman.com/blog/turn-toward-instead-of-away/
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Cristal and Elisa, two licensed therapists, are back on the show with their expert opinions on how to keep new years resolutions. Elisa talks about trends she noticed last year and gives some WISE feedback on what she thinks about failed new year's resolutions. Cristal talks about her personal evolution and maturity when it comes to prioritizing her health.
Cristal and Elisa talk: Habit Stacking, Packed Gyms, Self-Compassion, and ...
Mom guilt: preoccupation with feeling "not good enough" as a parent/caregiver, questioning your decisions or indecisions about parenting, feeling guilty about taking care of yourself, thinking you might "mess up" your kids.
I talk about my experience with "therapist mom" guilt in this episode.
Influencing factors to mom guilt are also addressed: the patriarchy, unfair and unattainable societal norms, and other forms of oppression...
Hi everyone! In this episode I talk about the beginning of the holiday season...and the stress that comes along with it.
Also mentioned: systems theory and ideas on how to give gifts on a person's love language!
In another candid and unedited episode, I walk you through a typical day of working at home in solo private practice. I talk about why copywriting and letting your voice and purpose shine through in website descriptions is a good way to increase SEO and communicate with potential clients.
Mentioned in this episode: Mi colega, Mishka Kimball at https://www.thekimballcollective.com/
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