35: Allergies, Teletherapy and Guest Dr. Nikki Lacherza-Drew
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas.
TW: None
Episode summary: Johanna plays a lot of D&D. Sarah has a gathering. They both discuss the history of online and distance therapy. Guest, Dr. Nikki Lacherza-Drew, talks about reading books, providing telehealth before, during and after the pandemic, insurance and social justice and so much more!
Guest Bio: Dr. Nikki is a Licensed Psychologist and telehealth private practice owner. She is physically located in NJ, and provides mental health services to individuals throughout NJ, NY, FL, and VT. Dr. Nikki sees children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental health-related symptoms and diagnoses. Outside of the therapy room, she teaches undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. Dr. Nikki is a bookworm at heart, and dog mom. In her free time, you can find her with her nose in a book and spending time with her husband and two furbabies.
Sources for today’s History Lesson: The History of Online Therapy by Joseph Rauch via talkspace.com
Resources: Abortion Resources; Ask questions; Clinicians - stay connected with local organizations; Dr. Nikki’s Instagram and Website.
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