Lessons from the Couch
Lessons from the Couch
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Lessons from the Couch", where we invite you to pull up a seat and join Corina and Mariana—two marriage and family therapists based in Illinois—on a journey through therapy, life, and everything in between. In each episode, we have honest and engaging conversations with therapists and non-therapists alike, exploring their unique experiences in and around therapy. Whether it's the story of a therapist navigating early career challenges or a non-therapist sharing how therapy changed their life, our goal is to show just how accessible and transformative these conversations can be.
We also dive into the diverse career paths and personal journeys within the field of mental health, from seasoned professionals to those just starting out (like Corina and Mariana, who are at opposite timelines of their own therapy careers).
If you're curious about therapy, mental health, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, "Lessons from the Couch" is for you. Get ready to think, reflect, and discover new perspectives one conversation at a time.
Follow Lessons from the Couch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to new episodes.
Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.
If you're interested in therapy services, either in person or via telehealth, and reside in Illinois, visit www.liveoakchicago.com to learn more.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of mental health, therapy accessibility, and personal narratives, with episodes delving into the unique journeys of both therapists and non-therapists. Topics include trauma-informed practices, cultural influences in therapy, the evolution of therapist roles, and the importance of community, as seen in discussions with guests like Alissa Catiis and Jeff Levy.
Welcome to “Lessons from the Couch”, where we invite you to pull up a seat and join Corina and Mariana—two marriage and family therapists based in Illinois—on a journey through therapy, life, and everything in between. In each episode, we have honest and engaging conversations with therapists and non-therapists alike, exploring their unique experiences in and around therapy. Whether it’s the story of a therapist navigating early career challenges or a non-therapist sharing how therapy changed their life, our goal is to show just how accessible and transformative these conversations can be.
We also dive into the diverse career paths and personal journeys within the field of mental health, from seasoned professionals to those just starting out (like Corina and Mariana, who are at opposite timelines of their own therapy careers).
If you’re curious about therapy, mental health, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, “Lessons from the Couch” is for you. Get ready to think, reflect, and discover new perspectives one conversation at a time.
Follow Lessons from the Couch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to new episodes.
Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.
If you’re interested in therapy services, either in person or via telehealth, and reside in Illinois, visit www.liveoakchicago.com to learn more.
Click here to view the episode transcript.
Alex Hoffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Live Oak Chicago who works from a trauma informed relational and harm reduction lens. She specializes in supporting clients with treatment related trauma centering client agency and authentic human connection in her work. Alex’s approach is informed by over a decade in the mental health field, early work in residential treatment and lived experience within the troubled teen industry. This perspective allows her to hold nuance honoring both the ways treatment can help and the ways it can cause harm.
In this episode of Lessons from the Couch Alex joins Corina and Mariana to explore treatment trauma, harm reduction, and holding dialectics in clinical work. She reflects on crisis care accountability and the ethical complexity of providing support within imperfect systems.The conversation emphasizes the power of therapeutic humanity modeling humility welcoming feedback and repairing harm. This episode offers meaningful insight for therapists seeking to build trust, safety and genuine connection in the therapy room.
For more about Alex, visit https://liveoakchicago.com/our-team/alex-hoffman/.
Corina and Mariana would love to hear your feedback and ideas for our new season! Follow this link to leave anonymous thoughts and ideas for us to consider.
Follow Lessons from the Couch on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to new episodes.
Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez and Corina. Music by Brandon Acosta.
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