So, What Brings you to Therapy?
Why do people decide to start therapy—and what happens when they do?
Join Deana Bianco, a licensed professional counseling candidate, as she engages in honest conversations with guests about their mental health journeys. Discover what led them to seek help, and how therapy has shaped their lives.
You'll also hear from therapists about what drew them to this work and the transformative experiences they've witnessed in their practice.
Whether you're currently in therapy, considering it, or simply curious about the process, these authentic conversations explore the many paths to healing and growth.
Listen to real stories. Gain valuable insights. Find your own path forward.
What Is Sex Therapy? Candid Conversation with Sex Therapist Jolene Harrelson
Host Deana Bianco welcomes certified sex therapist Jolene Harrelson for a candid, illuminating conversation about the often misunderstood world of sex therapy. Jolene shares her professional journey and dispels common misconceptions about her field, explaining the therapeutic approaches that help individuals and couples navigate intimate challenges.
This judgment-free discussion explores how cultural attitudes and societal perspectives shape our relationships with sexuality, and offers listeners valuable insights into a specialized form of therapy that remains shrouded in stigma despite its profound impact on relationship health.
Whether you're curious about the profession or interested in understanding sexuality through a therapeutic lens, this episode provides an accessible, thoughtful introduction to sex therapy and its transformative potential.
(Content note: mature themes discussed in an educational context)
Jolene Harrelson's website: Therapy with Jolene
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breaking Up with Religion, Making Peace with Your Body with Kent Thomas
In this episode, I talk with Kent Thomas, MSW about healing from religious shame and reclaiming the body as a place of safety. Kent shares his personal journey of leaving behind harmful beliefs and embracing radical self-compassion. We explore how diet culture and religious conditioning often intertwine—and what it means to finally break free. This is a conversation about truth-telling, joy, and the lifelong process of coming home to yourself.
What is my identity now?
In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy, host Deana Bianco talks with Denver-based therapist Erica Bertschy, founder of EWB Counseling, about the complexities of grief and the importance of grief counseling. They explore how grief can show up in unexpected ways, why it's often misunderstood in our culture, and what it really means to hold space for loss. Whether you're grieving a death, a relationship, or something less tangible, this conversation offers compassionate insight and validation for your experience.
Why are we so bad at Grief? with Erica Bertschy
In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy, host Deana Bianco talks with Denver-based therapist Erica Bertschy, founder of EWB Counseling, about the complexities of grief and the importance of grief counseling. They explore how grief can show up in unexpected ways, why it's often misunderstood in our culture, and what it really means to hold space for loss. Whether you're grieving a death, a relationship, or something less tangible, this conversation offers compassionate insight and validation for your experience.
From Self-Discovery to Self-Expression: Margaret Lee's Creative Evolution
In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy?, Margaret Lee shares how her mental health journey shapes her creative process, emphasizing the deep connection between understanding humanity, culture, and art. She explores how personal insight and empathy enrich her work, leading to more authentic and impactful creations.
👉 Learn more about Margaret Lee: margaret-lee.com
