If You Have Feelings

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Understanding & Coping with Grief with Carla Avalos

We invited Carla Avalos, LCSW, PMH-C (she/her/ella) to talk about understanding and coping with feelings of grief in breakups — whether that be with a friend, family member, or romantic partner. Carla is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, CA. In private practice, she provides individual therapy and couples therapy to those who are experiencing a variety of emotional challenges related to attachment issues, childhood trauma, communication difficulties, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, multi-generational and racial trauma, family conflict , life transitions and women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is also deeply passionate about working with individuals from underserved communities, an ally to the LGBTQIA+ and individuals who identify as BIPOC and Latinx. She is trained as a Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapist and she is certified as a Perinatal Mental Health provider through Postpartum Support International. Her approach in therapy is to use eclectic methods to gain a thorough understanding of an individual's most urgent needs: trauma informed, solution focused, interpersonal psychotherapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Carla Avalos. Connect with Carla on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

The Impact of Trauma on Our Relationships with Moe Ari Brown

We invited Moe Ari Brown, LMFT (he/they) to talk about how past trauma impacts our current relationships. Moe Ari Brown is a dynamic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the Love and Connection Expert for the dating app Hinge, Co-host of the Be Your Own Love Goals Podcast, former adjunct professor, and 2023 TEDx speaker. With over ten years of experience, Moe Ari specializes in helping couples and individuals heal from past traumas to build authentic and fulfilling relationships. Moe Ari is a member of the board of It Gets Better and SimplePractice Customer Advisory Board. As a Black Transgender Man and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Moe Ari empowers people to live authentically, fostering lives rooted in belonging and unconditional love. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Moe. Contact with Moe on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

The Power of Breaking Your Silence with Lamarre Edouard, Jr.

We invited Lamarre Edouard Jr., LPCC (he/him) to talk about the importance of breaking your silence and communicating about how you feel. As a member of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, Lamarre's practice is dedicated to honoring the unique intersections of clients' experiences and helping them reconnect with their authentic selves. Lamarre's approach is shaped by his own experiences as the child of Haitian immigrants, growing up in a low-income household, navigating blended family dynamics, and working through his own journey with depression, anxiety, and queerness. He specializes in attachment, polyamory, kink, and relationship communication, using a blend of psychodynamic principles and somatic awareness. He is passionate about helping clients navigate relationship communication, trauma, anxiety, depression, ethically non-monogamous (ENM) or polyamorous dynamics, and those recurring negative self-talk patterns that can feel so difficult to break. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Lamarre. Connect with Lamarre on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

How Childhood Trauma Can Present in Adult Emotions with Chantall Hernandez

Trigger Warning: This video contains discussions of physical and sexual abuse, which may be distressing or triggering to some viewers. Please prioritize your well-being and feel free to step away if needed. We invited Chantall Hernandez, LMFT (she/her) to talk about how traumas experienced in one’s childhood can later present themselves as negative emotions in adulthood. Chantall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Los Angeles, CA who is working towards her Sex Therapist Certification. She has a clinical practice specializing in working with couples and individuals (teens and adults) needing to work through relational and sexual health challenges. Chantall is passionate about challenging societal taboos related to mental and sexual health, especially within the Latinx Community. Watch the full interview on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠. Learn more about Chantall. Connect with Chantall on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

Navigating Others’ Emotions & Fear-Based Functioning with Victoria Cortez

We invited Victoria Cortez, LMFT (she/her/ella) to talk about navigating others' emotions & fear-based functioning. Victoria Cortez is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and founder of First Gen Feeler, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their emotions, set healthy boundaries, and break unhealthy generational patterns. As a first-generation Latina therapist and daughter of immigrants, Victoria is passionate about guiding others on their healing journeys, helping them connect with their inner selves and cultivate a life of emotional well-being so they can thrive and be present in every aspect of their lives. With a background as a musician and songwriter, she values creativity and often weaves artistic expression into her work, using it as a tool for connection and healing. Through First Gen Feeler, she defines a "First Gen Feeler" as someone who is the first in their family to actively pursue healing, process their emotions, and disrupt unhealthy generational cycles. Her work focuses on creating a safe space for growth, self-reflection, and inner healing, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by first-generation individuals. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Victoria. Connect with Victoria on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

Balancing Your Success & Happiness with Brandon A. Shindo

We invited Brandon A. Shindo, LCSW (he/him) to talk about finding balance between happiness and success.Brandon A. Shindo is a fourth generation Japanese American. He was born and raised in the City of Los Angeles, CA. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California, and the CEO and Co-Founder of K&B Therapy Inc. Brandon has served as an in-and-outpatient clinical therapist, field-based clinical supervisor at a non-profit community mental health agency, and as a field instructor for graduate level Master of Social Work students. Brandon specializes in providing mental health services to the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Brandon. Connect with Brandon on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

Navigating Feelings of Guilt & Shame in Recovery with Megan Luybli

We invited Megan Luybli, MS, RDN, LDN (she/her) to talk about navigating feelings of guilt and shame during recovery. Megan Luybli is a weight inclusive registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. She is the founder and director of A Soft Place to Land, a multidisciplinary group practice based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania that specializes in eating disorders, body image care, and weight inclusive nutrition for endometriosis and PCOS while in recovery. She is fiercely on a mission to be a loud advocate for ethical care of every BODY. Her goal is to provide a weight inclusive and trauma informed safe space with an emphasis on social justice, fat liberation, self-exploration, and compassion. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Megan Luybli. Connect with Megan on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

How We Can Soften Toward Ourselves with Morenike Olorunnisomo

We invited Morenike Olorunnisomo, LPC, SEP (she/her) to talk about how we soften towards ourselves and soften our critical voice, knowing that all the things that we had to do to get here aren't the things that we need to do to stay here. Morenike is the Clinical Director for Empowered Healing Dallas, a group therapy practice aimed at supporting and affirming clients in their various identities as they heal and learn to become more of themselves. Morenike is a skilled somatic therapist and coach as well as an empowering and inclusive yoga teacher specializing in complex trauma and dissociation. As a therapist, coach, and human, Morenike believes that all of you should be welcome in your healing spaces, and she shares Empowered Healing Dallas’s commitment to providing safe and equitable support to those in her community. In her downtime you can find Morenike on her yoga mat, engaging in a personal somatic practice, or spending time with her sassy cat, Phoebe Buffay. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Learn more about Morenike. Connect with Morenike on Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

Feeling Shame about Eating Cultural Foods with Zariel Grullón

We invited Zariel Grullón, RDN (she/they) to talk about feelings of guilt and shame when it comes to enjoying cultural foods. Zariel Grullón is a passionate first-generation Dominican American dietitian who blends her love for culinary heritage with accessible wellness. Growing up as the family's gordita, she understands cultural body image struggles and helps the Latine community embrace their bodies and confidently reclaim their cultural foods. Through her weight-neutral, Spanglish-infused approach at Love Your Chichos, Zariel guides individuals to heal from dieting and find joy in their health journey. With experience ranging from farm to outpatient care, she empowers her clients to tackle health while honoring their culture and independence. Zariel holds a BS in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a BS in Nutrition from Montclair State University and completed her DI at the CUNY School of Public health. Watch the full interview on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Zariel. Connect with Zariel on Instagram⁠. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

The Importance of Defining Values for Clarity & Decision Making with Dr. Lisette Sanchez

We invited Dr. Lisette Sanchez, PhD, Licensed Psychologist & Jefa (she/her/ella) to talk about the importance of navigating expected values and defining personal values for more clarity and better decision making. Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual and bicultural psychologist, celebrated speaker, and insightful writer. She founded Calathea Wellness, a virtual platform offering therapy, freelance writing, consultation, and speaking services. Raised in Southern California by El Salvadoran and Mexican immigrants, Dr. Lisette is dedicated to aiding BIPOC and first-generation professionals, specializing in healing intergenerational trauma, combating the impostor phenomenon and embrace their bicultural identity. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, Refinery29, Telemundo, Univision, and more. She leads mental health workshops for Fortune 500 companies and universities worldwide, supporting their DEIB efforts. Dr. Lisette holds degrees from UC San Diego, Columbia University, and the University of Oregon. Watch the full interview on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Learn more about Dr. Lisette Sanchez. Connect with Lisette on ⁠Instagram. Disclaimer: Feelings Found and the content we share is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to contact emergency services at 988 or seek support from a licensed mental health professional (check out our⁠ growing directory⁠).

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