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.
Drag and Determination w. Shontelle Sparkles
In this episode of So, What Brings You To Therapy, Deana recounts her recent experience attending a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas. She shares her anxieties about attending the concert, her interactions with the band's memorabilia, and the joyful communal experience of the event despite not being familiar with their music. Deana also highlights her guest for the episode, Shontelle Sparkles, a legendary drag queen from Florida. They discuss Shontelle's experiences in the drag scene, dealing with family acceptance, the importance of drag families, overcoming self-doubt, managing mental health, and thriving in an often challenging and misunderstood community. The episode ends with a deep dive into the struggles and triumphs of being a drag performer in today's political climate.