Episode 119 | Holistic Counseling with Chris McDonald, LPC

In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Chris McDonald, a Licensed Professional Counselor and holistic therapist in North Carolina. Chris shares her journey in the mental health field and how she started integrating holistic practices into her therapy sessions. We discuss how "holistic" has become a buzzword on social media and some misconceptions and stigma surrounding the term. Chris shares with listeners various holistic practices she utilizes in therapy, discusses the evidence-based, and shares how integrating traditional therapy and holistic interventions can enhance outcomes for clients. We also discuss how to find a holistic practitioner if you are seeking such an approach for your own therapy. Connect with Chris: Podcast: The Holistic Counseling Podcast Private Practice: Path to Hope Counseling Self-Soothing Practices for Emotional Regulation on the Holistic Counseling Podcast Holistic Intake Forms (This bundle includes adult and teen forms at a discounted rate. Download it for just $49.95, Use code holisticform4u to get 10% off!) Free Email Course: Becoming a Holistic Counselor Book: Self-Care for the Counselor, A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals Instagram: @theholisticounselingpodcast Youtube: Therapist Raleigh Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod M Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show