Welcome to the final episode of season 2 of All the Therapies! A huge thanks to everyone who has tuned in! We've saved the best for last... CBT! Cognitive Behavior Therapy (or CBT for short) is one of the most recognizable forms of therapy, but how does it work exactly? Listen in to hear Mona’s experience trying CBT, how she actively collaborated w…

In this episode, we got curious about an alternative therapy called Reiki. With so many places offering this healing modality, we wanted to try it out, get a clear definition for it, and see what happens! We interview Reiki Rae about her practice and Abby shares her experience getting Reiki. If you have seen this word around but don't know much abo…

Let’s meet in the metaverse! In this week’s episode we embark into a new therapy frontier: virtual reality. We’ll hear Mona’s experience trying VR Therapy and what it was like to engage with a therapist in a non-traditional “location.” Mona and Abby then interview the practitioner, Dr. Jessica Stone who is at the precipice of utilizing VR technolog…

Have you been curious about how to address a complex trauma in your life or how to break a difficult pattern? NARM is a therapy that uses the science of attachment to help treat trauma symptoms and lifelong relationship patterns. In this episode, Mona has a session of NARM therapy and discusses how it was different than other therapies she has expe…

Do you want to see a therapist but find ongoing weekly appointments unappealing? Single Session Therapy might be your jam! Tune in as Abby shares her experience meeting with Caitlin Olsen for a standalone 90-minute “Mental Health Check Up.” We then hear from Caitlin about how she came to find the value in a one time check-in with a mental health pr…

Are you comfortable talking about sex? Is sex an area of life that works well for you or do you struggle with pain, past trauma, and insecurity in relationships? You are not alone! Due to a lack of meaningful education about sex and our bodies, most of us have some sexual hang-ups or feelings of dysfunction. In today's episode, Mona shares her expe…

Have you ever wondered what coaching is and how it differs from therapy? Are you curious if coaching is a good fit for you? If so, this is the episode for you! Listen in as Abby shares her experience meeting with coach Mollie Birney to address issues related to anxiety. We then hear from the coach herself who describes her understanding of coaching…

Have you ever thought about going to couples therapy with your partner but worried what might come of it or if your problems are "bad enough" to warrant it. If so, check out this week's episode of All The Therapies, as Mona describes her couples therapy with her partner. Then we interview Gottman trained couples therapist John Berndt and hear about…

Have you ever been curious about the mind-body connection and how our bodies hold emotions? This week, Abby tries Craniosacral Therapy to uncover underlying emotional elements related to her tension headaches. Learn how the practitioner incorporates light touch with talk therapy as a way to identify and release pain. Abby and Mona then interview th…

Many people have heard of EMDR therapy but struggle to understand what it is. This week, Mona tries an EMDR demonstration on grief (TW: Death of a Parent) and describes her impressive results! Then we interview trauma therapist, Joanna Filidor LMFT, about what EMDR is and how to do it virtually with clients. She shares her understanding of trauma a…

That’s a wrap on Season 1! Listen in as Abby and Mona share their biggest takeaways completing the season, what surprised them and what they are looking forward to in Season 2. Big thanks to everyone who tuned in, we couldn’t have done this without your support! We look forward to continuing this journey together. Stay tuned for Season 2 coming ear…

What does your birth chart say about you? In our very special final episode of Season 1, Abby and Mona interview Astrologer and Artist Carley Jennings from lafifthhouse. Carley’s experience with astrology hasn’t been linear. From reading her horoscope in magazines as a teenager, to being a skeptic in college, to having a bad experience with it in a…

As Season 1 of All The Therapies rounds to a close, Abby and Mona try astrology! Though not a traditional therapy, astrology has predated modern psychology by centuries and has been used by almost every civilization. Can it be a force for healing? Abby and Mona talk about their unique side-by-side chart reading and learn about what their birth char…

This week we talk to therapist Shanna Whitlow about therapy for the whole self, otherwise known as transpersonal therapy. If you are someone who is interested in the deeper dive into the unconscious and the metaphysical or don't quite buy the idea that therapy is a purely medical process, then definitely check out this episode. Shanna discusses how…

Are you someone who really wants a therapy that addresses body, mind, AND spirit? If so, check out Abby’s experience with transpersonal therapy and hear about how using a bigger perspective helped her get out of anxiety while making a big decision and figuring out what she really needs. Instagram: allthetherapies Editing by: Blackwell Post Original…

Have you thought about going on a retreat for your mental health but talked yourself out of it? Maybe it seems too impractical or too self-indulgent. Listen to therapist Rachel Altvater explain why play, self-care and retreats are important for mental health and hear her own experience with how a retreat transformed her view of what it really means…

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a therapeutic retreat? This week Abby and Mona share their experience leaning into the unknown and flying to Tennessee to attend a Self-Care Retreat. Listen in as they discuss their initial fears, first impressions, and big picture takeaways. Find out what synchronicities popped up along the way! Instagram: al…

Have you ever heard “I feel like I have another child” when someone talks about their partner? Tune in as ADHD Couples Specialist Melissa Orlov talks about common maladaptive dynamics between couples and how ADHD impacts relationships. Melissa discusses the physiological aspects of the ADHD brain and how symptoms such as distractibility often gets …

This week Abby shares her experience taking an 8-week seminar for couples where one or both partners have ADHD. Originally drawn to the course to understand more about her husband's ADHD, Abby quickly realized she has many of the symptoms herself. Learn why ADHD often goes undiagnosed and what some misconceptions are about it. Additionally, learn h…

Have you ever wondered if your substance use is a problem even if you don’t feel addicted? In this episode we talk to therapist Tucker Keatley, LMSW-C about his approach to treating substance use and addiction and how his own experience in recovery has informed his approach. With a focus on destigmatizing and demystifying substance use treatment, t…

Do you use substances but don’t know how to talk about it? In this episode, Mona shares her experience meeting with a Substance Use and Addiction specialist to explore her relationship with drug use. Mona discusses how growing up in the D.A.R.E. and “Just Say No” era influenced her misunderstanding of substances which relates to the shame and stigm…

In this episode of All the Therapies, Abby and Mona talk to Jacqueline Nates, LMFT who is a licensed psychotherapist and a mind-body wellness coach. Listen along as Jacqueline shares how through her own journey with chronic pain and two spine surgeries later, she came to the work she does today with Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) and Pain Reproces…

Have you ever dealt with a chronic condition and felt frustrated with the lack of treatment available? Abby discusses her experience with Pain Reprocessing Therapy around her unexplained infertility and approaching it from an emotional standpoint. If you deal with chronic conditions, you can probably relate to Abby’s skepticism, frustration and mis…

In this episode of All the Therapies, Abby and Mona talk to Linda Roggli who is an ADHD expert and Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Linda walks us through her journey working in journalism and advertising to eventually getting support for her ADHD and becoming a coach herself. Learn about how ADHD manifests in children, adults and the social imp…

In this week's episode of All the Therapies, Abby discusses learning about her own ADHD and how to manage difficulties around organizing through an ADHD organizing program. Learn how symptoms differ from one person to another, why you may not recognize ADHD in yourself and how practical skills-based learning is often a much needed complement to the…

Content Warning: Suicide. In this episode of All the Therapies, Abby and Mona talk to Scott Rowland, LMFT who is a therapist and supervisor at a community mental health agency. Over the past year with COVID, people have been experiencing more crises including sudden unemployment, isolation, illness, and loss of loved ones. This has led to an increa…

Content Warning: Suicide. Have you ever had thoughts about not wanting to be alive? Would you ever tell your therapist? In today’s episode, Mona discusses her experience Crisis Planning for suicide prevention with a therapist based on a time in her own life when she was struggling to cope. Crisis Planning is a common framework many therapists use w…

This week, Abby and Mona interview Therapist and Crystal Healer Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW. She explains how she draws from her South Asian background combining Hinduism and spirituality to the science of psychotherapy to ignite Shakti, the inner healing intelligence. Listen as Ektha explains the healing properties of crystals as an extension of the eart…

Are you crystal curious? In this episode, we go fully into the new age and talk about Abby's experience with a more spiritual form of psychotherapy. We discuss our preconceptions about crystals, the importance of having non-verbal time in therapy (ie: meditation), and get curious about why everyone keeps telling Abby to work on her sacral chakra! I…

This week, Abby and Mona talk to Therapist and Confidence Coach Kaylan "Kiki" Dias. She explains how her background in psychodynamic therapy helped her understand the unconscious roots behind what makes us lack confidence and uses that knowledge to help coach people, especially women, beyond just understanding their lack of confidence to actually l…

In this episode, Mona tries Confidence Coaching and is guided through Inner Child Work to get to the underlying roots that affect confidence. Listen along as Mona takes us on a journey going into a deep meditative state and is able to connect to herself as a child and identify needs she’s since lost touch with. If you’ve ever been curious about Inn…

In this episode we interview therapist Cassandra Moore about Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), a pioneering form of therapy. Listen as Cassandra explains how changing our perception can help us heal from suffering rooted in the understanding that everyone wants to do well in life. If you’ve been curious about behavior therapy, check out t…

In this episode, Abby describes her experience with REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy), a precursor to its more well known offspring CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). While working on her social media ambivalence Abby gets insight into her difficulty setting aside constant achievement and enjoying her life in the present. If you have ever…

Trained by psychologist Dr. Belisa Vranich, Niki Banks shares the science behind how breathing heals. We all know the frustration of being told “just breathe” when under stress but very few of us learn the techniques that lead to true healing. The 3-part breath that Niki has trained and practiced with provided healing for long-time anxiety and depr…

In today’s episode, we discuss a form of healing called Breathwork. Though not a traditional therapy, this practice provides an emotional release that many find transformational. Listen to Mona’s first experience with a 1:1 Breathwork session and how she went from almost regretting agreeing to the experience to having a one-of-a-kind breakthrough e…

This week, Abby and Mona interview Dr. Stephanie Coleman and therapist Missy Beck about the process of Ketamine Assisted Therapy. We learn how working with practitioners can transform a psychedelic experience into a therapeutic one, how Ketamine works in the brain, and how the integration process can help treat depression and other mental health sy…

This week is Part 2 of Abby's Ketamine Assisted Therapy experience. After trying the lozenge form of Ketamine in Part 1, she discusses getting the injection form and how the experience compared. If you've ever been curious about trying psychedelics for its healing properties, definitely check out this episode! Instagram: allthetherapies Editing by:…

This is Episode 1 of All The Therapies, a show where two licensed therapists try different forms of healing. This week Abby Krom shares her experience with Ketamine Assisted Therapy. This is Part 1 where she tries the lozenge form of Ketamine. If you've ever been curious about trying psychedelics for its healing properties, definitely check out thi…

Welcome to All The Therapies! Have you ever looked into therapy and realized there are so many different forms of healing? This podcast is for people who want to try it all but may not have the time. Fellow friends and therapists Abby Krom and Mona Eshaiker do their best to satisfy that curiosity by trying as many different forms of therapy as they…