Coffee & Counseling: A Mental Health Podcast

Wondering if this podcast is for you? Check out this episode to find out more about your hosts, Cristina Ally & Cherlette McCullough, and to hear what this podcast is all about!Connect with us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!If you have any ideas, want to connect, submit show topics or just have some fun with our Coffee & Counseling Community, join us in our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/coffeeandcounselingCristina Ally, MS Counseling PsychologyLicensed Mental Health Counselor in Orlando, FloridaPrivate Practice website: www.flourishcounseling.coUndergraduate Degree - Southeastern University, Journalism & Public Relations with a Biblical Minor Graduate Degree - Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityIndiana NativeFun Facts: Vegetarian, Type 1 DiabeticCherlette, MA Counseling Psychology Registered Mental Health Counselor Private Practice website: www.cherlettemccullough.comUndergraduate Degree - BS Bethune-Cookman University, Criminal JusticeGraduate Degree - Webster University Florida NativeCherlette’s Book - Affirmations Fun Facts: Learning to swimSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Have you ever wondered what it would like to be in therapy or how to get started? Wonder no more! Cherlette and Cristina will answer some of the basic questions about how to get started in counseling like how to find a counselor and check his or her credentials,  how to make an appointment, how to find a specialist, what to expect upon arrival and more!If you’re looking for a therapist, check out Psychology Today.Check your Florida therapist’s license here.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Connect with us!...Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

What type of boundaries do you have? Mental health experts Cristina Ally & Cherlette McCullough explore the definition of boundaries, why you need them, and the three main types of boundaries. They also review Cloud and Townsend’s Boundary Checklist so you can create change in your relationships. Listen in to learn more about your boundaries!Book SuggestionsBoundaries book The Power of Vulnerability bookCodependent No More book Boundaries ChecklistWhat are the symptoms? What are the roots? What is the boundary conflict? Who needs to take ownership? What do you need?How do you begin?Build your skills Connect with us!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Has your life been impacted by a blended family dynamic? Then this show is for YOU! Talk with experts Cristina Ally, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cherlette McCullough, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, discuss 5 Things You Need to Know About Blended Families, Stepparenting and Communicating with Ex-Spouses. Topics such as what is a blended family, putting intentional effort into your marriage, the importance of communication in a blended family, why blended families fail, why getting help is important for you, how to interact with your ex-spouse and a few tips on how to handle stepparenting.Here are a few of the resources we mention in the podcast:Child’s Bill of Rights Link  DivorceCare for KidsDivorceCare for AdultsTED talk: The impact of divorce on children: Tamara D. AfifiListen to our Coffee and Counseling Boundaries episode here!Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about The Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse and most importantly we will talk about what steps you can take to begin your healing process. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!Important Reminder: Please be advised, the content provided in this episode is for psychoeducational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for counseling or for the help of a licensed mental health professional in your life.Our favorite resources for this episode:RAINN.org (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)Sexual Abuse Statistics provided by the CDC Victim Service Center (Orlando, Florida area)211.orgPsychologyToday.comListen to our episode on Season 1, Episode 1: “What to Expect In Your First Therapy Appointment”200 Ways to Love the Body You HaveThe Courage to Heal Book The Courage to Heal WorkbookThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der KolkTrauma and Recovery by Judith Herman101 Trauma-informed Interventions by Linda Curran (for clinicians)Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Additional Sexual Abuse Recovery resources: Need help?Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.How does it work?When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about Anger in Women and most importantly we will talk about what steps you can take to begin managing your anger well. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!Our favorite resources for this episode:ReWind ReWire ReLive Affirmation JournalReWind, ReWire, ReLive Affirmations for your Marriage: Affirmations for your Marriage Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Connect with us!... If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can reach her at 407-230-4582 for a FREE 10-minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can reach her at 407-630-7529 for a FREE 10-minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Other ways to connect!... Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Season 1: Episode 6  Show NotesWelcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about depression. We have a lot people that ask us, Am I Depressed? So today, we are going to dive right in and get this answered for you. And most importantly we will talk about what steps you can take to begin making changes in your life. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!Our favorite resources for this episode:National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255American Depression and Anxiety Association (ADAA.org)ReWind ReWire ReLive Affirmation Journal by Cherlette McCulloughReWind, ReWire, ReLive Affirmations for your Marriage: Affirmations for your Marriage by Cherlette McCulloughFind a therapist in your area: Psychology Today Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can reach her at 407-230-4582 for a FREE 10 minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can reach her at 407-630-7529 for a FREE 10 minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about SEX. Sex is such a taboo topic however we wanted you to take a  rare peek into what we as clinical therapist feel are some relevant topics when it comes to sex.  Our goal is to give quick tips and tools to help destigmatize sexual differences or sexual preferences and to encourage you o`ur listeners to connect with your own sexual story and desires.So today, we are going to dive right in and get this hot discussion started. And most importantly we will talk about sexual dysfunctions and desires. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!Our favorite resources for this episode:The Married Guy’s Guide to Great Sex by Joyce and Clifford PennerMating in Captivity by Esther PerelThe Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment by Joyce and Clifford PennerSexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred by Patrick CarnesOut of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Patrick CarnesListen to a number of these titles FREE by clicking on our sponsor’s link: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling ← for your FREE AUDIOBOOK!Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! CONTACT US Visit Cherlette's website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.Visit Cristina's website at www.cristinaally.com.You can also reach us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! WE LOVE OUR SUPER FANS! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are talking about toxic relationships. While no relationship is picture perfect, whether its family, romantic or business it could be TOXIC. But for the most part, a good relationship should make you feel heard, secure, happy, cared for, respected, and free to be yourself. Toxic relationships are ones that make you feel angry, drained, depleted, and sometimes confused.So today, we will talk about what a toxic relationship looks like, how to handle a toxic relationship, how to end a toxic relationship, dating after a toxic relationship has ended and more importantly how to take ownership if you are the toxic person in the relationship.  So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!...Our favorite resources for this episode:Support us on a monthly basis at: www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounselingBook Suggestion: Toxic People: 10 Ways of Dealing with People Who Make Your Life MiserableBook Suggestion: 200 Ways to Love the Body You HavePower and Control Wheel - http://www.ncdsv.org/publications_wheel.htmlTed Talk: Leslie Morgan Steiner “Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave”Book Suggestion: Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan SteinerNational Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Contact UsIf you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to our email list here: https://mailchi.mp/df7b8004163e/coffeeandcounselingVisit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a mSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. By listening to this Season 2 Trailer, you’ll have a great idea of what to expect this upcoming season and feel even more connected to us as your awesome podcast hosts as we share both professional and personal updates! Our favorite resources for this episode:M A C Lipstick HeroineM A C Lipstick Ruby WooM A C Lipstick Taupe (Nude)Our Instagram: @coffeecounseling (not @coffeecounsel :] )Studio 17 Collab friends: @studio17podcasts Patreon: Support us on a monthly basis at: www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling Facebook page: Join our FREE Online Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2055141668124524/Email reminders: Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Contact UsInstagram: @coffeecounselingTwitter: @coffeecounselFacebook: “Coffee & Counseling Podcast” Public Group  If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Email: info@coffeeandcounseling.org - let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to the Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are talking about Peace, Purpose, and  Pursuit. It's a new year and often times at the beginning of the year we talk strongly about resolutions. While resolutions for the new year are great we for the next few minutes we would like to call your attention to 3 words Peace, Purpose and Pursuit. So today, let’s talk about What gives you Peace? What is your purpose or vision for your life? And lastly….. What are you pursuing?10 Things to Let Go THIS year!.... Dreaming w/o creating goals Living life w/o boundaries Sharing ideas with people who don't support you Staying in situations that don't serve you Wasting time arguing  Expecting closure to come from someone else Comparing yourself to others Disowning parts of yourself Speaking or thinking negativelyFeeling guilty for standing up for yourselfGet your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling ResourcesLoving Kindness meditation YouTubeThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Unlimited by Jillian MichaelsWho moved my cheese? By Spencer Johnson ReWind, ReWire, ReLive Affirmations for your Marriage: Affirmations for your Marriage by Cherlette ReWind ReWire ReLive Affirmation JournalSelf-care blog by Cristina Contact UsIf you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling Podcast with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a  VERY SPECIAL show for you today! On April 5, 2020, at 2 PM, Cherlette and I were able to host or first LIVE Mental Health Chat to our listeners. During this chat, we were able to connect with YOU and hear about how you are navigating COVID and the changes we have experienced. If you were able to join us, let this episode serve as a great reminder of some of the valuable things we discussed. If you didn’t get a chance to join us, well listen in! We had some great discussions about mental health at a time like this. Some of the questions we discuss are how is this impact introverts versus extroverts? Should I get dressed every day? What's the value of touch? And why do we need other people in or lives to feel good, connected and satisfied? These are just a few of the questions we got to discuss today. So, if you’re ready for a great show, LET’s get started!.....Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling ResourcesLaura’s LIVE Events linkFollow @vitalessencebodyworks on Instagram for more virtual gathering options!Contact UsIf you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

BONUS EPISODE: LIVE 4.19Welcome to Coffee and Counseling Podcast with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a  VERY SPECIAL show for you today! On April 19, 2020, at 2 PM, Cherlette and I were able to host or first LIVE Mental Health Chat to our listeners. During this chat, we were able to connect with YOU and hear about how you are navigating COVID and the changes we have experienced. If you were able to join us, let this episode serve as a great reminder of some of the valuable things we discussed. If you didn’t get a chance to join us, well listen in! We had some great discussions about mental health at a time like this. Some of the questions we discuss is how have adjustments been beneficial for you? Is our nation actually ready to release the quarantine orders? What are you doing that is working for you to stay mentally and emotionally well? And what are some of those free resources out there to get us moving and taking care of ourselves at a time like this? These are just a few of the questions we got to discuss today. So, if you’re ready for a great show, LET’s get started!....... Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling FREE ResourcesLaura’s LIVE Events - www.vitalessencebodyworks.com iCeeFitness - weekly FREE LIVE workouts!- https://www.facebook.com/CeeTheTrainer/Contact UsIf you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling Podcast with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are talking about Hypnotherapy. What is Hypnotherapy? Is it effective? Is it covered by insurance? These are the questions we will be answering for you during this show. Today we have two special guests who we will be interviewing to help us give you answers to these questions. On today’s show we will take you along with us for an interview with Jesse Lyon, MS, LMHC, and Ernest Strain, MS, LMHC, NCC.Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling Jesse Lyon, MS, LMHC - Contact Infohttps://lyoncounseling.care(321) 430-5966jesse@lyoncounseling.careInstagram: @lyonmentalhealthErnest Strain, MS, LMHC, NCC - Contact Infowww.hdcounseling.com/ (863) 582-5735 Trauma-Focused Hypnotherapy www.traumafocusedhypnotherapy.com Instagram: @traumafocusedhynotherapyContact UsIf you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com.If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com.Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list.Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)