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Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession

Jazmin Crookes, LPC and Karen Jennett, LPC
Mental Health
Private Practice
Counseling
Therapy
Insurance Practices
Burnout
Trauma Therapy
Podcasting
Mental Health Counseling
Adolescents
Trauma Informed Care
Counseling Profession
Yoga
Agoraphobia
Authenticity In Career
Therapeutic Relationships
Generalist Practice
Children's Advocacy Center
Self-Care
Texas State University

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 an... more

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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 Develop... more

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? more

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... more

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 ... more

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Tatyana Gustafson
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas
Sol Psychiatry
Episode: 46. PART 1: Ketamine Ambassador and the Flexibility of Nursing (ft. Tatyana Gustafson, PMHNP)
Nicole Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas; school counselor and inpatient hospital therapist
Private school / Inpatient hospital (Texas)
Episode: 45. PART 1: Not Interested in Private Practice and Rejecting Any Shame in That (ft. Nicole Garcia, LPC)
Beth Cortez-Neavel
Licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist associate in Texas
Queer AF Therapy
Episode: 44. Listening to People’s Stories and Healing IN Community (ft Beth Cortez-Neavel, LPC, LMFT-Associate)
Lisa Baker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Texas
Private Practice
Episode: 43. Dishwasher Existentialism and the Relentlessness of Life (ft. Lisa Baker, LCSW)
Jeana Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Spiritual Director
Pilgrims on a Journey
Episode: 42. Listening to the Wisdom of our Bodies and the Power of Walking (ft. Jeana Martin, LPC)
Kealan Muth
Licensed professional counselor and clinical director at Alchemy Collective
Alchemy Collective
Episode: 41. Slinging Brisket on the Side and Having a CEO Mindset (ft. Kealan Muth, LPC)
Robin Burleson
Licensed Professional Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Her Journey Counseling
Episode: 39. School Counseling Requires Self-Advocacy and the Insurance Ponzi Scheme (ft. Robin Burleson, LPC, PMH-C)
Candice Fraser
Licensed Professional Counselor and host of The Couch Next Door
The Couch Next Door
Episode: Mental Motherhood #7: Minivan Escort Service (ft. Candice Fraser, LPC)
Britney Eglinton
Licensed Professional Counselor and stepmother
University in Texas
Episode: Mental Motherhood #6: They're Mine Now Too, Sort of… (ft. Britney Eglinton, LPC-S)

Hosts

Jazmin
Host of Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession (and co-host across multiple episodes).
Karen
Co-host and, in several episodes, host with licensed professional counselor credentials.

Reviews

1.8 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Gross and unethical

    I hope that anyone under your “care” takes the time to Google you and realizes you are mental predators and runs.

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    Kashmerekiss
    United States2 months ago
  • No

    Feels unethical, can’t be a good podcast

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    1
    yibby0tzay
    United States3 months ago
  • Crooked

    Crookes is a fitting last name for the host. What clients share in confidentiality should not be fodder for a podcast. This ought to be criminal, but at the very least nobody on this show should be allowed to practice ever again. Who raised you???

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Reptar1983
    United States4 months ago
  • Despicable Host

    Karen, Susan, and Jazmin have all be reported to OCR. All 3 jut sound like mean girls wishing they had a bigger purpose.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    She Explores77
    United States4 months ago
  • Not OK

    This isn’t ok; you know it’s not.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ArtieBartie
    United States5 months ago

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Some reviews express strong negative opinions about ethics and handling of client topics.
Listeners appreciate candid, real-world discussions about career paths and burnout.
Overall sentiment appears mixed, with several concerns about professionalism voiced by critics.
A segment of feedback highlights strong advocacy for authenticity and practical insights.

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45. PART 2: Not Interested in Private Practice and Rejecting Any Shame in That (ft. Nicole Garcia, LPC)
Q: What advice would you give a new therapist aiming to move into nonprofit work or administration?
Be prepared to wear many hats, seek mentors, and learn practical skills like website updates and event coordination; asking questions and taking on diverse roles can be a valuable growth path.
45. PART 2: Not Interested in Private Practice and Rejecting Any Shame in That (ft. Nicole Garcia, LPC)
Q: What do you wish you had known before becoming a counselor?
Nicole reflects on realizing counseling is more of an art than a precise science, that interns should expect complexity, and that there are many pathways to use counseling skills beyond traditional private practice.
39. School Counseling Requires Self-Advocacy and the Insurance Ponzi Scheme (ft. Robin Burleson, LPC, PMH-C)
Q: What about a resource that has been particularly influential for you?
The Private Practice Pro by Kelly Stevens, which provides step-by-step guidance on starting a private practice.
39. School Counseling Requires Self-Advocacy and the Insurance Ponzi Scheme (ft. Robin Burleson, LPC, PMH-C)
Q: What's one piece of advice you would give a starting out school counselor?
Get your LPC to ensure flexibility and opportunities for career changes.
Mental Motherhood #8: Teens. Nuff Said. (ft. Kelly Martin, LPC-S)
Q: What is one piece of parenting advice that you swear by?
Kelly states that it's important to remember to make emotional deposits into your children's accounts, so they feel safe coming to you.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, practitioner-focused show where two licensed counselors host conversations with fellow mental health professionals. Episodes spotlight real-world careers in schools, private practice, trauma-informed care, and the business side of therapy, often highlighting work-life balance, licensing hurdles, and the realities beyond textbook theories. The format emphasizes practical insights, authenticity, and relatable stories from a range of clinicians, with occasional forays into parenting, motherhood, and personal well-being. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle systemic issues in mental health care and the mix of clinical depth with accessible, person-centered storytelling, which can be valuable for prospective guests and sponsors seek... more

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