Best Lisa Savinon Podcasts (2025)

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Somatic in Session 1:09:13

12M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Our guest today is Kim Bevans LMHC, BC-DMT; Kim is a licensed mental health counselor and a board certified dance movement therapist. She is also an EMDR trained therapist that has been in private practice for over 10 years. Kim enjoys integrating somatic and embodied work into individual, couples, and group counseling. In this episode, Kim not onl…

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All Things Coaching for Therapists 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

38:07

Are you a therapist that's interested in adding coaching to your practice? Maybe you want to make a course, or are you ready to scale up your business and add a passive income stream? Well, this episode is for you! Business coach Carly Hill is my guest, and she shares how she took her practice from 1 to 1 sessions to group coaching and courses. She…

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Targeted Marketing for Therapists 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

26:21

In this episode, I provide an in depth discussion of how I target market via social media, including selecting platforms, hashtags, and the best times to post. I also share my unique way of target marketing in the community. It may sound strange, but a hobby of mine is reading about business growth strategies. Ever since I started my practice, I sc…

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Desire Discrepancy in Couples with Sex Therapist Jess 1:06:58

1+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Our guest today is Jessica VerBout, LMFT-S, CST, and she comes to us from Minnesota. Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. If you work with couples, this episode is for you! Have you ever worked with a couple that struggles with getting on the same page with sex and intimacy? Maybe one…

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The School Counselor Episode 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

While you may think this episode is just for school counselors, it actually has something for everyone. We can all relate to the experience of leaving, or wanting to leave, a stressful job with unrealistic expectations that we have long since outgrown, and in this episode 5 therapists sit down together to discuss why they left, what they’re doing n…

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Dissociation and Childhood Trauma Part 1 56:36

2y ago56:36

56:36

Today’s guest is Dr. Jessica Endres, Ph.D, and we are talking about dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and childhood trauma. Not only do we discuss DID, but we also look at how dissociation can show up in other diagnoses, such as ADHD, OCD, and even eating disorders. We also take an in depth look at the treatment process, assessmen…

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Dissociation and Childhood Trauma Part 2 46:13

2y ago46:13

46:13

Today’s guest is Dr. Jessica Endres, Ph.D, and we are talking about dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and childhood trauma. Not only do we discuss DID, but we also look at how dissociation can show up in other diagnoses, such as ADHD, OCD, and even eating disorders. We also take an in depth look at the treatment process, assessmen…

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The Private Practice Roundtable 59:28

2y ago59:28

59:28

Want to learn the ins and outs of private practice ownership? Maybe you are teetering on the edge of going out on your own and need a little help with decision making. In this episode, five therapists sit down together to discuss private practice ownership. From practice scaling to marketing and side hustles to expanding, we cover it all. Joining u…

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Climate Change and Mental Health 1:04:08

2y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

The Beachfront Therapist welcomes the new owner and host Lisa Savinon! Lisa talks about her fully telehealth private practice and her doctoral studies, also sharing that this podcast will continue to offer NBCC-approved continuing education courses! In this week’s episode, Lauren Hawkins, MA, LPC, NCC is our guest. Lauren talks us through the relat…

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Culture and Assertiveness In the Therapy Space 1:08:06

2+ y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

We know our childhood and family culture play an important role in who we become as adults. Dr. Abby Hamilton, Ph.D, two-time TEDx speaker, Filipino-American industrial/organizational psychologist, and author of Amazon Bestseller Speak Up, Anak, dives deep into the intersection between culture and assertiveness. Dr. Abby helps others find their voi…

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Divorce: How Therapists Can Help 1:04:15

2+ y ago1:04:15

1:04:15

In this episode, we explore divorce and all the things that you did not want to know, according to Colleen Pellegrino. Colleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worked out of Allentown, PA. Through this show, we give our listeners deeper insight into how therapists can better support clients going through a divorce and maybe even inspire you to create …

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Self-Compassion in Parenthood 1:04:56

2+ y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

If you are a parent (or work with them), you have undoubtedly experienced the challenges of raising little (or big) ones. We've all reacted in ways we wish we hadn't with our kids, then berate ourselves for not measuring up and parenting perfectly. Dr. Carla Naumburg, Ph.D gets it. She has been there AND wants to show us how to go about parenting d…

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The Millennial Toolbox 1:01:49

2+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Millennials are currently the largest generation in our country as well as more than half of the current workforce, so undoubtedly, you will encounter millennials in your therapy practice. You may even specialize in working with millennials already. Dr. Goali Saedi Bocci is a clinical psychologist and author of the Millennial Media Blog. She began …

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Work Life Balance & Burnout Prevention for Therapists 1:03:06

3y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

The many crises that have been brought about within our society over the past several years have been nothing short of unprecedented. In this episode, we focus on how to keep those in the mental health field from breaking down themselves and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Burnout prevention expert Brittany Hoover ABD, LPC, CCTP, MA, NCC s…

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Grief: What to Say AND What NOT to Say 1:11:19

3y ago1:11:19

1:11:19

We all face loss. When a child dies, however, it is a particularly brutal, life-altering loss. As caring bystanders and mental health professionals, we may not know how to respond, help, or approach those who are grieving. We're worried we'll say the wrong thing and upset the grieving person, and therefore might end up doing nothing at all. Today w…

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The Psychology of Cults 1:14:35

3y ago1:14:35

1:14:35

In this episode, we take an in depth look at cults. Cults have made headlines around the world for many years and continue to fascinate us through documentaries and popular podcasts. Most recently, the organization known as NXIVM gained attention for its famous members, including Allison Mack from the show Smallville. NXIVM, led by Keith Ranieri, l…

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Bringing Mindfulness into Session 1:07:18

3y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Trauma informed mindfulness techniques have the benefit of being available to clients both inside and outside of session. Clients can utilize these tools just about anywhere, and mindfulness isn’t one size fits all; techniques and tools can be adapted for just about anyone. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Dennehy and Melanie Smith of the Sh…

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Helping Female Clients Achieve Career Goals 1:14:11

3y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Many therapists own and run their own business, yet mental health graduate programs rarely provide formal business training. Most of our graduate programs are focused on the requirements for licensure and the skills needed to be a therapist, leaving little time for learning business management skills. For many of us, taking on the role of business …

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Serving Deaf Clients 1:07:17

3y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Most of us received little to no training in school on the role the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) plays in private practice or our work in general, yet it is important for all clinicians to understand. We all want to respect and support our clients' needs in session and in our offices. We understand the need for wheelchair access and larger…

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Mental Health in Athletes 1:02:53

3y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Running in some barriers when providing athletes who are struggling? Not sure if you should tame their competitiveness or use it as a strength? Working with athletes of all ages and stages in sports can present some unique emotional challenges. We talk to a former professional athlete and founder of Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression, China Mc…

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Helping Parents Help Their Anxious Child 1:03:52

3y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Children’s Anxiety Disorders and OCD are at record-level highs. Parents can feel overwhelmed and helpless with how to ease their suffering. Enter SPACE Treatment. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based approach in which therapists work solely with parents of kids diagnosed with anxiety disorders and behavio…

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Fun and Play in the Therapy Space 1:04:52

3y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Do you have FUN at work? For many of us, a playful work environment is the epitome of an oxymoron. Our Therapeutic Perspective Podcast guest Dr. Heather Walker is on a mission to change that. Founder of Lead with Levity, Dr. Walker discusses evidence-based ways both clinicians and their clients can learn to thrive, not just survive, in the workplac…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Mental Health 1:02:21

3y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

As mental health clinicians, we may have little scope of knowledge in our understanding of how a Traumatic Brain Injury can affect an individual’s mental health. We all may have some familiarity with brain rest, but there is so much more that clinicians should be aware of to effectively treat our clients. Dr. Alicia Reiser explains how someone migh…

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Relationship OCD 1:05:16

3y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Do you have a client who seems to be continually questioning their love for their partner? Obsessed with determining if their partner truly loves them despite an overwhelming amount of evidence? If so, they could be suffering from Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD). Author and private practice owner Sheva Rajee, MFT, offers insight i…

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Understanding Gender Questioning 1:03:35

3y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

In this episode, we discuss gender questioning. An important part of our role is understanding out clients lived experience as well as being an advocate and supporting clients as they advocate for themselves. An important part of this is being competent in areas relevant to our client's life, including gender. The goal of this show is to help clini…

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Being a Therapist Expert Witness 1:01:35

3y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

A common topic of discussion among clinicians is alternatives to agency work or private practice, and more than ever, therapists are looking at side hustles and alternative roles. One option is being an expert witness. If you're looking to branch out and move beyond or add to your direct care work, this is the episode for you. Dr. Tom Davis began h…

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Helping Clients with ADHD 48:11

3y ago48:11

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6 million children aged 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD between 2016-2019. This makes it quite likely that a clinician has or will work with someone diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their career. Because of this, it is important for all clinicians to be familiar with …

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Private Practice Wills & Emergency Plans 1:03:05

3+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Mortality, disaster, unforeseen health issues. What happens if we become ill? Need to prepare for maternity leave? Who understands our complex business systems, knows our passwords, is authorized to be our second-in-command? Avoidance and procrastination are common reactions when such topics arise. Getting a solid business contingency plan in place…

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Love Your Practice Again 1:05:39

3+ y ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Nicole Lewis-Keeber, LCSW, is a business therapist and mindset coach who works with entrepreneurs to create and nurture healthy relationships with their businesses. Certified in Brené Brown’s The Daring Way™ and Dare To Lead™ methodologies, Nicole has been featured in numerous media outlets including Fast Company and NPR for her work in breaking th…

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Frenemies: The Impact of Female Rivalry 1:01:19

3+ y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Female rivalry has impacted nearly every woman in some way, both in our personal lives and in the workplace. It can be insidious, sneaky, and potentially traumatizing—and is not as easily recognized as we may think. Dr. Amber Tichenor has extensively researched this fascinating topic. In this episode, she shares the various types of female rivalry,…

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Mom Guilt and Anxiety: Strategies That Help 1:08:28

3+ y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Did you know what we often disparagingly refer to as “Mom Brain” has a scientific adaptive function? We know motherhood/parenthood affects every aspect of our lives. On our latest episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, author of Mom Brain, shares practical tips to support moms in all stages of parenting—how to negotia…

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A Disability Language Guide for Clinicians 1:05:33

3+ y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this episode, we feature Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Melissa Stricklin from Affinity Psychological Services in Edina, Minnesota. Melissa comes to the show as a solution-focused therapist with extensive knowledge and expertise in working with individuals with disabilities. They recently conducted a virtual training on Anti-ableism an…

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Practice Management, Marketing, & Money 1:08:18

3+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

In this episode, we explore the impact that values have on our professional work as a means to prevent burnout. We walk through what values are and how to work with values in session. We also look at clarifying our own values, as clinicians, and why a mission statement matters. In this episode, Dr. Kim Dwyer, Ph.D joins us; she earned her Ph.D. in …

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Mental Health and the Immune System 1:02:52

3+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

We often take good health for granted until we are forced to pay attention due to illness, disease, or injury. In this episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Shonda talks with Dr. Marie Cross of Penn State University, whose work focuses on psychoneuroimmunology (the connection between the immune system and mental health for those of us not up …

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Coaching & Side Hustles 1:09:58

3+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Today our guest has so much knowledge and experience that we will be interviewing her twice on 2 different topics- Expanding your Practice and Business morals to consider as well as exploring healthy relationships with our clients. To inform and educate our listeners today on navigating side hustles, and the understanding the field of coaching and …

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EMDR Basics 1:05:21

3+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Welcome to the first episode of EMDR by the Ocean! Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment approach that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR shows that the mind can, in fact, heal from psychological trauma much like the body recovers from physical trauma. In this epi…

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Diet Culture: Intervention Techniques for Therapists 1:02:58

3+ y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

In this episode, Amber Rice, LMFT joins us to discuss the influence of Diet Culture and Weight Stigma on mental health. Amber shares the early messages we get about food and hunger and explains what diet culture is and where it comes from. She reviews some of the things therapists do that may cause harm, even inadvertently, and what we can do inste…

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Telehealth for Therapists 1:00:54

3+ y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

In this episode, we talk with Ray Barrett CEO, LMHC, LPC owner of The Telehealth Certification Institute. Ray comes to the show with a vast amount of telehealth experience and talks us through essential considerations for using telehealth for direct mental health services. Ray reviews both federal and state laws involved in the practice of teleheal…

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Being a Court Involved Therapist 1:03:16

3+ y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this episode we explore what it means to be a Court Involved Therapist (CIT). For many mental health providers, the idea of going to court is very anxiety provoking, and that’s why we invited Dene Carroll, LCSW to join us today. Dene talks about her experience as a CIT; she discusses the three key components of therapy with families involved in …

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Growing Your Practice with Allison Puryear 1:06:49

3+ y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Allison Puryear, LCSW is the Founder of Abundance Practice Building. She is a Practice Building Consultant and Psychotherapist offering Group and Individual Business Consultation for soon-to-be private practice therapists, those currently in private practice, and clinicians who want help attracting their ideal client. Allison helps her clients work…

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CBT for Kids! 1:07:22

3+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

In this episode, we discuss using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with kids and creative ways to teach it to children. Our guest today is Registered Clinical Counsellor and Author Sharon Selby. Sharon starts out with explaining what CBT looks like in session and how she refines it for use with children and teens. Sharon discusses using art in CB…

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Shedding Light on Gaslighting 55:02

4y ago55:02

55:02

Today we talk with Christy Yerk-Smith, LPC, and we are working through a topic that may be triggering for some: Gaslighting. The episode begins with the signs and symptoms of gaslighting, including those that are considered abusive. Christy explains what gaslighting might look and sound like in session and what the role of the therapist is in these…

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Nature Based Therapy 1:04:59

4y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this episode, Connor Moriarty, LPC talks about the mental and physical benefits of getting outdoors for both client and clinician. Connor kicks off the episode by describing the three ingredients he incorporates into every nature program. He then moves into the personal experience that led him to nature-based therapy and starting Reset Outdoors.…

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All About Imposter Syndrome 1:06:02

4y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

The topic of this episode is Imposter Syndrome (IS). While Impostor Syndrome is not in the DSM, it is not uncommon, even among mental health providers. Jill Harle, LPC joins us for this episode, and she opens up the conversation by discussing mental health provider Imposter Syndrome, including feeling not good enough or not effective enough. She mo…

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Group Counseling: How to Start and Run a Group 59:41

4y ago59:41

59:41

This episode is all things groups! It is not uncommon to see questions about starting and running groups in mental health message boards. There has also been a great deal of conversation about running counseling groups via telehealth or managing them safely in person. PA lists the following benefits of group counseling: support, accountability, per…

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Self-Esteem and the “LIKE” Button 1:03:47

4y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In this episode, we explore the impact of social media on mental health through the lens of Sociometer Theory. We look at how self-esteem is affected when clients determine their value and self-worth through social media responses and discuss how to recalibrate client self-esteem sources. Victoria Alercia-Casella, LPC, our guest host for this episo…

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Session 1:13:54

4y ago1:13:54

1:13:54

A recent Trevor Project study found that 45% of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year. Additionally, the study found that LGBTQ+ youth, that felt support from their family, attempted suicide at half the normal rate. Nearly 1 in 5 Transgender and Nonbinary youth attempted suicide, and 60% reported wanting mental health care…

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Children of Caregivers with Narcissistic Personality Disorder 1:10:31

4y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) can be difficult for most adults to understand, but imagine this diagnosis from the eyes of a child and the psychological impact that they can endure into adulthood. In this episode, guest host Jill Harle, LPC, shares the symptom presentation of clients raised by a caregiver with NPD and the role this can pla…

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When Adult Children Move Back Home 31:47

4y ago31:47

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Young adults are “boomeranging” back home, and this experience is putting them at an increased risk of Depression. At the same time, their parents are in the position of taking on additional financial responsibilities, caretaking duties, and stress. So, how do we, as clinicians, support them? In this episode, we explore the anxiety and depression a…

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A Beginners Guide to REBT 46:37

4y ago46:37

46:37

This episode is all things REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). Our guest, Emily Remo, M.A., discusses the differences and similarities of CBT and REBT. She also shows us how to use REBT in session and illustrates how it can be uplifting. Emily demonstrates ways to use client statements, like should or must, to segue into REBT work and provide…

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