My Therapist Is Out!

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Welcome to My Therapist is Out! An Open Space Therapy Collective Podcast. We are your hub for queer and trans mental healthcare. Each episode therapist and host Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them), will speak with one of our therapists or LGBTQ+ community member about mental health and building community. To book a free consult call with one of our therapists visit: openspacetherapycollective.com/book-appointment

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Episodes

Let’s talk About the Importance of Having a Queer-Trans Informed Psych Provider with Mikey Whited (he/they)

New character unlocked! This week we introduce Psych NP Michael (Mikey) Whited to the OSTC team. Mikey works with queer and trans folks 16+. He will officially be joining us in the summer as a medication consultant, so we're thrilled to have him on to discuss medication management, and the importance of having a queer-trans informed psych provider. Welcome to the team, Mikey! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycolle...

Apr 19, 2023•38 min

How To Be an LGBTQ+ Ally in Your Marketing (Swapcast) with Renae Johnson (they/them) and Isa Gautschi (she/her)

It's swapcast time! CEO and Founder of OSTC, Renae Johnson, sat down with Isa Gautschi, Marketing Confidence Cheerleader, to chat about how you can incorporate inclusiveness into your marketing. At OSTC, we primarily work with the LGBTQ+ community which means inclusivity matters. Listen along to hear how you can walk the walk and not just talk the talk! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/ https://www.tikt...

Apr 12, 2023•48 min

How To Tell if You’re in a Trauma Response with Debbie Whyte (she/her)

Alright ya’ll, this week we’re talking trauma responses. What do they mean? How do you know if you’re in one? What does it look like? How do you get out of it? It’s a heavy one but OSTC Art Therapist Debbie Whyte does her best to keep it light for ya. ✨ Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacetherapy Listen and Subscribe to audio at: https://open.spotify.com/show/0x3fg3TJ5t9q9...

Apr 05, 2023•27 min

How Being the “Strong One” Effects Your Mental Health with Kristen Crowe (they/she)

Asking for help < literally anything else. We get it, asking for help is hard AF! Being called resilient and strong can become exhausting. This week we sat down with OSTC lead therapist Kristen Crowe to discuss how being the “strong one” in your relationships effects your mental health, and the consequences of never asking for help. Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacet...

Mar 29, 2023•24 min

When Do You Know it’s Time to Go to Therapy? with Debbie Whyte (she/her)

It’s a new week and we’re sitting down with OSTC Art Therapist Debbie Whyte to ask a burning question on everyone’s mind— When the heck do you know when it’s time to go to therapy?! If you’re considering therapy but need that extra boost to do so, this episode is for you! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacetherapy Listen and Subscribe to audio at: https://open.spotify.com...

Mar 22, 2023•35 min

Staying Busy and Mental Health with Kristen Crowe (they/she)

This week we welcomed back Kristen Crowe, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist. Kristen shares insight on the need to stay busy and how that links to mental health. If we're constantly doing things, is it possible that we don't want to feel any of the things that might be stored in our bodies or our psyche? Have a listen to find out. Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacether...

Mar 15, 2023•34 min

What is Art Therapy? with Debbie Whyte (she/her)

Andddddddd we’re back! This week we sit down with OSTC Art Therapist, Debbie Whyte, to ask, what in the world is art therapy? Listen along as Debbie shares the magic behind the power of art and how she transitioned from a 20 year long career in Corporate America to the fulfilling world of art & psychology. Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacetherapy Listen and Subscrib...

Mar 01, 2023•29 min

What’s Dance Movement Therapy? with Kristen Crowe (they/she)

In our second episode we sit down with Kristen Crowe— Sex Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist & founder of Soul on Fire Dance (a queer, POC and body diversity celebratory dance and burlesque studio located in Santa Ana!) to ask— What IS Dance Movement Therapy? Turns out it’s not intended just for dancers, and sessions with a Dance Movement Therapist doesn’t necessarily look like throwing on a leotard and performing pirouettes! Though we fully support that, too. ✌️ Follow us on Social Media a...

Feb 22, 2023•29 min

Community Care Therapy Model vs. Traditional Therapy Model with Jenny Nigro (they/them)

In our very first episode we sit down with Open Space Therapy Collective member Jenny and chat about the differences between traditional psychotherapy and community care based psychotherapy. What does that even mean? Listen as we break down the two and hear from Jenny some examples of community care based psychotherapy in action! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacetherapy...

Feb 15, 2023•20 min

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