The Counseling Corner

Featuring:  Dr. Todd Giardina Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  Join host Emy Fernandez and Dr. Todd Giardina in this episode as they dive into the world of pre-wedding therapy, a powerful tool for engaged couples facing potential challenges. Discover how therapy sessions can help couples tackle communication issues head-on, address concerns, and develop crucial relationship skills. Uncover the pain points that many couples face before tying the knot and explore how pre-wedding therapy can strengthen their bond, enhance understanding, and lay the groundwork for a fulfilling and successful marriage. For more on Dr. Giardina and Emy, you can check their pages at  Dr. Todd Giardina Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Resource: Eight Dates

  Featuring:  Cristina Fernandez, Esq. and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  In this episode of the Why series we look into why journaling.  And for this podcast we brought in Cristina Fernandez.  In addition to being an attorney, she’s also a certified life coach and certified yoga instructor.  She and Gabi will discuss why we should consider taking up journaling and how they use it as a tool with their clients.  Gabi and Cristina discuss how journaling helps organize our thoughts.  Emy explains how she has her clients journal about what went well.  By remembering things that went well you have the ability to repeat them. They discuss toxic positivity v. negative thoughts. For more on Cristina, Gabi and Emy you can check their pages at  Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Released: April 18, 2024   Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  The podcast is the first of our Why Series.  Why we do what we do, for example why do we do affirmations, why do we journal, etc.  In this first of the series, Gabi and Emy discuss why affirmations and positive thoughts and the importance of being aware of the thoughts that come through. They discuss the techniques they use with their clients to help them move out of their negative thoughts.  They also discuss how thoughts drive our feelings and ultimately our actions and results.  If you have any ideas for future podcasts you can reach out on our instagram: coralgablescounselingcenter For more on Gabi and Emy you can check their pages below: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach and Recruiting Director Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  As a recruiter and life coach for attorneys, Emy discusses and breaks down with Gabi attorney stress, overwhelm and burnout.  They explain the difference between burning out because of lack of boundaries or whether it’s because of the law firm culture.  They explain how many attorneys jump from job to job trying to find the best place but they jump with the same thoughts and feelings therefore it will be difficult to be happy anywhere if they don’t address the actual issues of billables, life balance and boundaries. To learn more about Emy you can sign visit her website page at Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach. You can also sign up for her email list through the link below where she shares insights and information for attorneys on managing boundaries, stress and life balance 3 Tips to Overcome Overwhelm Today.  And, if you’re tired of trying to DIY it, you can schedule a consult by calling her office at 305-445-0477. Resources:  Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search – https://ascensionsearch.com/ Coral Gables Counseling Center – https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/  

Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT, Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  This podcast describes how to recognize when we need healing.  Sometimes it’s obvious but not always.  We discuss how to incorporate and implement small self love rituals in our lives to move towards personal healing.  We also discuss the one-day Tough Love Retreat Coral Gables Counseling Center has twice a year.  Our next one is on November 19, 2023, and we want to invite everyone to enjoy a day just focusing on healing and loving yourselves. We will have licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, certified coaches, and certified yoga instructors leading groups at the retreat.  They will be presenting then going into break out sessions. We will be closing out the retreat with music and dance.  Information: Tough Love Retreat, Location: Villa Ventiséis, 23550 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, FL 33031Cost: $350/pp and $500/for 2 - Payment plans available To register or for more information you can call our office at 305-445-0477 or you can email us at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com

Featuring:  Sophie Schauermann, LCSW Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  Gabi and Emy talk to licensed clinical social worker, Sophie Schauermann, who works with sensitive children and their parents.  Sophie describes the traits of sensitive children. She explains the dynamics between the sensitive child and the parents and siblings.  And, she gives us tips on the best ways to live with a sensitive child.  For more information you can visit her website at RootedRhythm.com or email her at sophie@rootedrhythm.com.

Featuring:  Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, Certified Life Coach   Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Dr. Kilpatrick, a palliative care physician, discusses with Emy and Gabi the effects of guilt and not being enough for women physicians.  She works with women physicians on managing their brains around their feelings of guilt in a very demanding career so instead they can lead a more fulfilling emotional life.    For more on working with Dr. Kilpatrick, you can visit her website at https://positivespindr.com/

Featuring:  Dawn Goldberg, CPA, Certified Life Coach Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Dawn Goldberg, who coaches accountants on stress and overwhelm, discusses with Emy how mismanaged brains lead to mismanaged time which in turn leads to stress and overwhelm. Putting things on a color-coded calendar is not enough for productivity if we do not actually take action.  This podcast is rich with information on how we can turn our productivity around without the overwhelm. To take The Smarter Accountant Quiz and to get more information on her book The Smarter Accountant, you can visit Dawn’s website at https://thesmarteraccountant.com/ To take Dawn’s Time Management Personality Quiz discussed on the podcast go to https://thesmarteraccountant.com/personality.quiz/

Title: #91 Diagnosing Prince Harry and Meghan Released: April 6, 2023   Featuring:  Jenny Friedman, LCSW   Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Description:  With this episode Jenny comes back to diagnose another character with Gabi.  With the release of Harry’s book, Spare, and the documentary, we thought it would be a good time to take a psychodynamic view of Prince Harry and Meghan. Below are some of the resources they mention, including a previous podcast we did with Jenny on what psychoanalysis is and another one where we diagnosed Princess Diana with her. Podcast: Diagnosing Princess Diana Podcast: What the heck is Psychoanalysis Spare on Amazon For more information on Gabi and Jenny you can visit their pages below: Jenny Friedman, LCSW Bio Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Bio If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #90 Cholesterol with Alejandra Boker   Featuring:  and Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP   Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Description:    In this episode Gabi and Emy host Alejandra Boker, a certified nutritionist and dietician. She is the owner of Functional Bites and has now partnered with a coach and personal trainer and created HealthPod.  An online health membership program.  Alejandra, Emy and Gabi discuss functional nutrition where we get to the root cause of symptoms. They discuss cholestorol health and the best way of handling inflamation.  Alejandra discusses the myths behind eating meat and eggs and she explains label reading in a very simple way.  Alejandra discusses the process in seeing a nutritionist and explains her affordable membership program, HealthPod.  HealthPod consists of onboarding with a questionnaire, lab work and a nutrition and fitness protocol and accountability coach is $299 then a membership fee of $49 which includes an accountability coach.  After a year of membership, a follow up lab is included. For more information on Alejandra Boker, Emy and Gabi at: www.Myhpod.com or text health to 904-922-4597 https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #89 Retreats and Sex Talk Released: March 2, 2023   Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  In this episode Gabi and Nikki discuss their upcoming annual one day retreat, Tough Love.  They share the purpose of the retreat, who it’s for and what you will be getting out of it.  They also discuss sex in relationships and that it is one of the topics they will be discussing this year.  If you are interested in joining Gabi and Nikki at the Tough Love retreat it is on March 19.  It is for you regardless of whether you are in a relationship or not.  And, it is also for everyone regardless whether you are having relationship issues or not.  For more information you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477 or email Gabi and Nikki at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com. For more information on Emy, Gabi and Nikki you can visit their pages at:  https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com Podcast links mentioned in the show: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/exercise-and-mental-health/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/making-time-for-sex/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/sex-and-health/

Title: #88 Toddler Tantrums Released: February 23, 2023   Featuring:  Erika Fernandez de Castro, LCSW Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:    In this episode we discuss a topic we’ve never discussed in the past.  Navigating the toddler tantrums.  Erika explains how tantrums are a way for toddlers to communicate. How important it is for parents to be on the same page when saying no.  And things you can do to survive the tantrums. If you want to schedule an appointment with Erika Fernandez de Castro, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/erika-fernandez-de-castro/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #87 Parenting and Social Media Released: February 16, 2023   Featuring:  Veronica L. Sanchez, LCSW Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  We close our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Veronica Sanchez.  Veronica has extensive experience working with adolescents and teens.  In this episode they talk about parenting and how difficult and different it can be for everyone.  They debunk myths posted by “so called experts” and other moms.   If you want to schedule an appointment with Veronica Sanchez, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/veronica-lucia-sanchez-lcs https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/  https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #86 Relationships and Social Media Released: February 9, 2023   Featuring:  Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Dr. Todd Giardina on Relationships and Social Media.  Dr. Giardina has extensive experience working with women and couples.  Emy, Gabi and Dr. G (as he is referred to) discuss relationships in social media.  They discuss the algorithms and how we can easily be fooled by social media posts.  Not everything is what it seems.  Also, they debunk myths posted by “so called experts” that create posts on purpose to build the shares and likes. If you want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Todd Giardina, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #85 Summary of the 2022 Tough Love Retreat & Plans for 2023 Released: February 2, 2023 Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  This podcast is about our one-day Tough Love Retreat in a beautiful local venue we held last summer.  Gabi tells us how the retreat was envisioned and how it went.  They also discuss plans for the next one on March 19, 2023.  And, as an added bonus for our audience that would like to create their own retreat, Gabi shares tips on how to create and run your own. To find out more about Tough Love Retreat, you can reach out through retreats@coralgablescounseling.com or calling our office at 305-445-0477. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #84 Eating Disorders and Social Media Released: January 26, 2023 Featuring:  Kristen Overholt, LMHC Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Kristen Overholt, LMHC on Eating Disorders and Social Media.  As a licensed mental health counselor, Kristen has worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. She has extensive experience working with clients with disordered eating.  If you want to schedule an appointment with Kristen, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/kristen-overholt-lmhc/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #83 Kids and Social Media Released: January 19, 2023 Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode Emy and Gabi talk with Vanessa Molina about Kids and Social Media.  Vanessa is completing her practicum as a Mental Health Counselor while working as a Middle School Counselor at a local school. We brought her on because of her experience working with kids.  Gaby, Emy and Vanessa discuss kids and social media. How both kids use social media and how it affects them. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com And if you want to schedule an appointment with Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#82 Belief and Social Media Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Belief and Social Media.  They discuss how social media gets the topic of belief wrong.  Social media talks about having belief but it doesn’t say how to increase your belief.  Emy and Gabi breakdown how to build belief. Emy has a weekly blog called Coach Thought of the Week with very informative and useful tips on overcoming obstacles.  If you would like to be added to the email list you can email Emy at emy@coralgablescounseling.com If you want to schedule an appointment with Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Title: #81 Self Worth and Social Media Released: January 4, 2023 Featuring:  Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT, Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center Cohosted By:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  Lucia, Gabi and Emy discuss how social media gets it wrong when it comes to the topic of Self Worth. They discuss how social media gives us the immediate gratification and entertainment.  As a result, the need for immediate gratifiation causes us to no longer be able to sit with our sadness.  They share tips on how you can enjoy social media instead of using it as a tool against you.  They also discuss how giving back helps others as well as us.  And, how helping others helps us build our self worth and humble us. See links below for more information on Lucia, Gabi or Emy.  To work with them you can reach Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator, at 305-445-0477. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Title: #80 Radical Honesty Released: December 16, 2022 Featuring:  Tiffany Perez, LMHC Cohosted By:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach Description:  Tiffany, Gabi and Emy discuss what radical honesty is.  When it’s important to be radically honest and when it’s best to back away.  They discuss the difference between “little white lies” and honesty. How “little white lies” can create wedges in relationships. They talk about confrontation and the positive and negative effects of confrontation.  They also discuss previous traumas brought into relationships and how important radical honesty can help with these past traumas.  They also discuss whether you should go into relationships immediately fully in trust or if trust is something earned. See links below for more information on Tiffany, Gabi or Emy.  To work with them you can reach Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator, at 305-445-0477. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/tiffany-n-perez/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/