How Trauma Affects Children

In this episode, Lisa interviews Licensed Independent Social Worker, Jennifer Wolff where they discuss how trauma affects children. Jennifer covers the following objectives in the interview: Identify trauma related behaviors of high risk adolescents/children at various developmental stages and how to respond appropriately. Demonstrate learned knowledge and usage of skills in working with children/adolescents who have been exposed to trauma. … Read More

My Story: How I Became A Marriage and Family Therapist & Podcaster

My first solo episode is here!  On today’s episode, I’m sharing a little bit about me. I go into how and why I became a talk therapist, my decision to become a podcaster, plus how going live on Facebook opened up a new skill set for me and why I love my talk therapists peers. I hope you give it … Read More

How To Pivot Your Therapist Skill Set & Create A Membership Group

As a recovering people pleaser, Cathleen Bearse knows all to well what it’s like to let her self care go to the wayside. So when she decided to start a blog on self care she really was just looking for a way to communicate what she was learning and implementing when it came to setting boundaries, taking time for herself and … Read More

Empowering Moms & Kids Through Playtime Power with Deborah Woods

In today’s episode, I sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor Deborah Woods to learn about her program Magnetic Moms. Her passion for helping moms and kids enjoy life together comes out in everything she does. Deborah is fiercely committed to empowering moms and kids to build the foundation for a lifetime of happy, harmonious times together. What lights her up … Read More

Writing Your Story & Getting Published with Dr. Kristina Seymour

In this episode I interview Kristina Seymour, Psy.D., who began writing and running in elementary school, embarking on a quest to make meaning of, and find hope in the midst of darkness. Over the past two decades, Dr. Seymour has authored more than 20 books. Do you have a story within you that you’re ready to write? Listen in to … Read More

An Overview of Eating Disorders & Treatment with Dr. Rhea Ann Merck

Are you interested in treating Eating Disorders yet are unsure of how to approach them? Today’s guest, Dr. Rhea Ann Merck, gives us an overview of the diagnoses, the clinical issues to explore, and her integrative approach to treatment. This episode is chock full of clinical insight and practical ideas for you to start implementing today.  If you are new … Read More

Creating A Self Care Plan for Your Practice & Life

We preach it all the time to our clients yet are we truly walking the walk when it comes to self care? I know I have personally burnt the candle at both ends and then when I finally hit the wall, I had to seriously re-evaluate how I do this work. I am excited to bring today’s guest onto the … Read More

Intro Episode

Welcome to The Therapy Show! I’m your host Lisa Mustard, LMFT. My goal is to provide value to the talk therapy and counseling field by bringing in-depth and exciting interviews with experts, experienced practitioners and other interesting people within our profession. My hope is my guests make a positive impact on you, your work and career and ultimately for your … Read More