Self-Care for Therapists and Clients with Christia Rogers

In this episode, we sit down with Christia Rogers, licensed therapist and founder of Bridges to Crossroads, to explore her counseling journey, her passion for creating safe spaces for emerging therapists from marginalized communities, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From self-care practices to navigating social media boundaries, Christia offers invaluable insight into what it truly means to “check in with yourself” and why community-driven support matters in mental health.Episode Timestamps;00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:46 Meet Christia Rogers01:14 Designing a Retreat for Emerging Therapists01:42 The Importance of Self-Care for Therapists03:34 Christia's Journey into Counseling04:20 Building Bridges to Crossroads Counseling07:50 Challenges in the Mental Health Industry10:07 Balancing Work and Self-Care12:44 Defining Mental Health14:26 Checking In with Yourself19:26 The Associate Academy21:41 Therapist Approaches and Philosophies22:13 The Associate Academy Framework23:52 Navigating Social Media Compliance29:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life34:13 Celebrating Successes and Overcoming Challenges36:40 Final Thoughts and Motivational MomentKey TakeawaysA retreat for emerging therapists would focus on belonging, cultural safety, and resilience — with the core lesson being that you are enough as you are.Christia’s path into counselling grew from her deep empathy and experience in the intensive care industry, which shaped her perspective on human needs.Starting her own practice gave her freedom, authenticity, and purpose that she couldn’t fully express working under others.Self-care for therapists goes beyond surface-level relaxation — it’s about boundaries, reflection, and honouring personal needs.“Checking in with yourself” means taking intentional pauses to acknowledge your emotional state, identify needs, and take small steps to realign.The Associate Academy was created to guide new therapists, helping them grow in confidence and compliance while honouring the meaning behind their work.Social media can be tricky for therapists — but Christia teaches ways to share supportive insights while staying ethical and compliant.Her journey wasn’t without doubts, but resilience, mentorship, and community kept her moving forward.A proud moment in her journey is celebrating the growth of her practice and the many clients and associates she’s supported.Christia Rogers is a licensed therapist and founder of Bridges to Crossroads, a practice dedicated to providing culturally competent and accessible mental health care. Through her work, she not only supports clients but also mentors emerging therapists through the Associate Academy, a program designed to empower and prepare new professionals for sustainable success in the field.If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you’re listening.Let's Connect!Follow our Guest, Christia Rogers:Website: bridgestocrossroads.netInstagram: @bridgestocrossroadsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiarogers/More ProductsFollow What's Good Productions on;Website: https://whatsgood-productions.com/Follow What's Good Podcast;Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whatsgood_podcast/Follow Brianna Jovahn on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.jovahn_/Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Book your Podcast Power Session?Thinking about starting a podcast or leveling up your current one? Book a 30-minute Podcast Power Session with What's Good Productions to turn your ideas into reality. Let’s make podcasting easy and fun!Book Your Free Podcast Power Session Here