What if trying something new didn’t have to be so intimidating? Would you start today? In this episode, Kelley talks with Kaitlyn Kenealy and Elizabeth Nelson about the power of diving in – to writing that book, to starting that business, to building that following – regardless of how unprepared or unqualified you think you are. The incredibly relatable content this episode presents is sure to leave listeners with a renewed confidence that says: “I might not know right now, but I will figure it out.”

Guest Bio:

Winner of numerous awards, including Top Psychotherapist 2023, Kaitlyn Kenealy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds degrees in History and Women’s Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Counseling (Community and Mental Health). As a psychotherapist, she specializes in trauma and PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Her podcast, Tea Time with the Psychos, aims to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Kaitlyn has also written her first book titled, “Healing is Messy AF” which won the Canadian Book Club Award. You can follow Kaitlyn on Instagram at @kaitlynkenealy or email her at kenealycounseling@gmail.com. Check out Kaitlyn’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Messy-AF-Investing-Addressing/dp/B09WQ4SJ34

Elizabeth Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Lakeland University. She recently served as the Executive Director of NAMI- Fond du lac and now is a full-time clinician at Kenealy Counseling. Elizabeth is also the co-host of the podcast Tea Time with the Psychos and provides mental health presentations and resources throughout the community. You can email Elizabeth at elizabethnelson.fdl@gmail.com.

You can follow Kaitlyn and Elizabeth’s podcast on Instagram at @teatimewiththepsychos.

In This Episode:

• Tips for navigating the supervisor/supervisee relationship effectively
• The balance of professionalism and connection
• How a podcast can benefit your private practice
• Creating a blueprint when one doesn’t exist
• Overcoming fear and taking that first step

Highlights:

(0:31 ) - Guest introductions

(6:00 ) - Acknowledging the unique strengths and limitations of each individual in a professional relationship

(13:34 ) - The true logistics of a podcast launch

(20:03 ) - How entities like podcasts enable therapists to not only present explicit methods to grow, but actually model healthy, realistic relationship dynamics subconsciously

(24:51 ) - Expanding the therapist role to include author

(30:42 ) - The willingness to improvise when it hasn’t been done before

(34:36 ) - Kelley responds to a listener’s question about what protocol and policies are best for handling late clients

References: 

Jess Eckerstrom → https://jessekstrom.com/

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