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Therapists Unmasked

by Samantha Franco and Ashley Cuasquer

Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics.So, grab a drink or snack and join us on our journey where we unmask the hardships that people just like you face, whether you are a mental health therapist or a listener, and learn how to cope with these issues.

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Episodes

  1. Crossing Cultures, Creating Connections | Therapists Unmasked | Ep . 34

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet Marla Guadamuz, who is a master's social worker. In this...

  2. Beyond the Scale: Navigating Eating Disorders and Embracing Body Neutrality | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 33

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet Alyssa Wood, a licensed professional counselor…

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  3. Cumbia, Criticism, and Confidence: Overcoming Pressure in the Spotlight | Therapists Unmasked Ep. 32

    Welcome to Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health…

    more
  4. From Poverty to Purpose: A Journey of Healing and Resilience | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 31

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  5. Strategies to Help Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 30

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  6. PREVENTING BURN OUT IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 29

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  7. Reclaiming Power After Trauma, PCOS Struggles, & The Power of Support | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 28

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  8. Tackling Anxiety, Motherhood, and the Power of Self-Compassion | Therapists Unmasked | EP. 27

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  9. Healing Through Therapy: Insights with a Latina Therapist | Therapists Unmasked | EP 26

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  10. DECODING PSYCHOSIS: RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

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  11. FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING | Therapists Unmasked | Ep. 23

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

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  12. BREAKING THE CYCLE: From Adversity to advocacy |Therapists Unmasked | Ep. 22

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  13. BUILDING RESILIENCY: BEING A THERAPIST WITHOUT HAVING A THERAPIST

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  14. EMBRACING THE CHAOS: Therapists have ADHD too | Therapists Unmasked EP. 20

    Welcome to Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals, we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health…

    more
  15. MENDING THE PAST: OVERCOMING CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS I Therapists Unmasked ep. 19

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet our new therapist friend Laura Pressman- McNamara. Laura…

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  16. HEALING FROM GENERATIONAL TRAUMA | Therapists Unmasked | Ep. 18

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Meet our new therapist bestie Valerie Olvera, who discusses how...

  17. OVERCOMING SUICIDAL IDEATION & DEPRESSION | Therapists Unmasked ep. 17

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  18. PERCEPTION & SELF REFLECTION | THERAPISTS UNMASKED | Ep. 16

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  19. THE POWER OF EMDR THERAPY FOR TRAUMA I Therapists Unmasked I ep.15

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  20. THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY AS A THERAPIST | Therapists Unmasked | ep.14

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  21. LIFE AS A TRAUMA THERAPIST | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 13

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health,...

  22. GRIEF & HARDSHIPS AS A THERAPIST | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 12

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health,...

  23. WE'RE BACK! | Therapists Unmasked | ep. 11

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  24. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE STRUGGLES OF HAVING A PHYSICAL DISABILITY & INCONTINENCE

    If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/therapistsunmasked for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health…

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  25. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR YOU!

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  26. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE IMPACT IMPOSTER SYNDROME HAS ON THERAPISTS

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

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  27. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE LIFE OF A CASE MANAGER

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  28. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES OF GRIEF

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  29. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES OF BEING A SINGLE PARENT

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  30. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE IMPACT OF HAVING AN ABSENT FATHER

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

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  31. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE MIGRAINES OF MANAGING WELLNESS

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  32. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE STRUGGLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOL DURING COVID

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

    more
  33. THERAPISTS UNMASKED: UNMASKING THE THERAPISTS (Audio Only)

    Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles. Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health, but to also help other people get their stories across. In doing so, we will use our counseling knowledge to have therapeutic conversations with our guests in which they talk about their fears, traumas, and other heavy mental health topics.So, grab a drink or snack and join us on our journey where we unmask the hardships that people just like you face, whether you are a mental health therapist or a listener, and learn how to cope with these issues.

HOSTED BY

Samantha Franco and Ashley Cuasquer

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Welcome to the Therapists Unmasked, where we discuss the mental health struggles that therapists face behind closed doors. As professionals we are taught to put our emotions aside to help our clients with their own emotional battles.Not only is our goal to help normalize therapists mental health,...

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Therapists Unmasked is created and hosted by Samantha Franco and Ashley Cuasquer.
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