Tracy Teichman, LSW and trauma therapist of Creating Space Therapy, delves into the transformative techniques of Polyvagal Informed Therapy and the Safe and Sound Protocol. With her extensive background in trauma therapy and her certification in the Safe and Sound Protocol, Tracy offers a deep dive into how these modalities can support profound healing and recovery. Tracy is a trauma therapist dedicated to helping adults reclaim their lives from the shadows of trauma. With a blend of personal experience and professional training, she guides individuals toward finding peace, safety, and connection. Through tailored approaches like EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol, Tracy supports clients in healing deeply and moving forward with renewed strength and resilience.

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduated from UIC’s Jane Addams School of Social Work with a concentration in mental health. She’s passionate about working with adults and adolescents wanting to explore anxiety, gender identity, body image and self-esteem, racial and ethnic identity, and multicultural experiences. As a bicultural Latinx therapist, she’s attuned to the unique challenges and strengths that come with navigating the intersections of multiple identities. Understanding the impact of systems of oppression on well-being, her work centers around unlearning shame and promoting radical healing.

Mindfulness based techniques are also integral to her approach. She believes strengthening body awareness is an essential step towards a deeper self connection, managing stress, and cultivating inner peace. In line with this belief, she completed yoga teacher training at Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga, further enriching her ability to integrate somatic practices into therapy.

Her clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children both in non-profit agencies and school settings. She’s provided support to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and approached this work with empathy and sensitivity to address the unique needs of survivors.

In this episode of The Nest, Christine Vinci, LCPC of Geode Health discussed the youth mental health crisis.

Christine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have been providing individual, family, and group therapy services for over 10 years in outpatient, schools, hospitals/ERs, in-home, private practice, and community mental health settings. I see teenagers, young adults, and adults and address ADHD, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, relationship challenges, and women's mental health. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship, striving to meet clients where they are at, developing goals for their individual needs and building connection and partnership in a safe, non-judgmental, and Supportive environment. My role as a therapist is to help clients gain a better quality of life to challenge negative thoughts and cognitions, be able to self-regulate in their emotions, process trauma and traumatic events, manage mental health symptoms, build better relationships, handle transitions, improve their functioning in many areas in their lives, and process and adjust to unexpected events that occur in their lives.

In this episode of The Nest, Molly Maffeo, LCPC of Harper Grace Counseling in Lombard discusses Eating Disorders & Transgender Individuals.

Molly Maffeo is an LCPC, WPATH member, workbook author and in house supervisor at HarperGrace Counseling in Lombard, IL. She specializes in gender identity and eating disorders and works with clients of all ages. She also trains all staff in providing comprehensive letters of readiness for transgender individuals who are in need of medical transition.

In this episode of The Nest, Alexandria Gohla- owner of Bluebird Counseling Services and host of The Nest Podcast explores the significance of May Mental Health and shares practical strategies for fostering well-being during the spring season. From practicing mindfulness and finding balance to seeking support and cultivating self-compassion, listeners will discover valuable insights to navigate the challenges and opportunities of May with resilience and grace. Join us as we embrace the beauty of spring and prioritize our mental health with intention and care.

Kristen Book, PMHNP-BC owner of Kristen Book, LLC in Naperville, IL gives parents a guide to eating disorders from the perspective of a certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

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Kirsten Book, PMHNP-BC owner of Kristen Book, LLC in Naperville, IL and Alexandria Gohla, MSW, LCSW, Ed. S owner of Bluebird Counseling Services and School Social Worker help parents and caregivers navigate the IEP and 504 process in schools. https://www.kirstenbook.com/

In this episode, we delve into the profound insights shared by J. Cangialosi, LCPC, from Relief Mental Health, on the art of making lasting change in therapy. Drawing from years of experience in the field, Cangialosi sheds light on the intricacies involved in facilitating transformative shifts in individuals' lives.