Coffee and Counseling Podcast

By Stephanie Van Schaick & Rachel Steinhardt

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Episodes: 34

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At Coffee and Counseling, we are two therapists who's vision is to challenge the conventional narratives surrounding mental health and therapy. We believe in creating an open forum where nuanced conversations can thrive—discussing topics and perspectives that many in the therapy world may shy away from. Our goal is to foster honest dialogues that recognize that therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution and that mental health should not be used as an excuse. We aim to destigmatize the therapeutic process while also promoting personal responsibility in mental health discussions. Alongside these discussions, we’ll delve into mental health topics such as diagnoses, therapeutic skills and techniques, and practical ways to improve well-being while challenging the conventional schools of thoughts around these topics. By providing a platform for diverse perspectives, we aspire to empower our listeners to navigate their mental health journeys with clarity, confidence, and a sense of community. Here, we talk all things mental health over a pipin' hot cup of coffee - so grab your coffee and let's get into it!

Episode Date
Session #33: The 5 Things You Actually Need to Change Your Body Image (That No One Talks About)
Jan 13, 2026
Session #32: Resolutions That Actually Stick: Setting Intentions You Won’t Abandon by February
Jan 06, 2026
Session #31: The End-of-Year Emotional Check-In You Actually Have Time For
Dec 30, 2025
Session #30: Giving Yourself True Permission to Slow Down
Dec 23, 2025
Session #29: From Over-diagnosed Kids to Undiagnosed Adults: The ADHD Paradox
Dec 16, 2025
Session #28: When Your Brain Hijacks You — and When You Can Take the Wheel Back
Dec 09, 2025
Session #27: Inside a Therapist’s Mind: Listener Questions We’ve Never Been Asked Before
Dec 02, 2025
Session #26: Surviving Thanksgiving Without Losing Your Sanity (or Your Peace)
Nov 27, 2025
Session #25: Alone Together: The Loneliness Epidemic No One’s Talking About
Nov 18, 2025
Session #24: Therapy Myths that Need to Die
Nov 11, 2025
Session #23: Do Therapists Judge You? And Other Things You’re Dying to Know
Nov 04, 2025
Session #22: Anxious, Avoidant, Secure… Oh My! Understanding Attachment Styles
Oct 28, 2025
Session #21 Not Your Instagram Nighttime Routine: Sleep, Sanity, and Setting Up Tomorrow
Oct 21, 2025
Session # 20: Not Your Instagram Morning Routine: Mental Health Over Aesthetics
Oct 14, 2025
Session # 19 What Do We Really Mean When We Talk About Self-Care?
Sep 30, 2025
Session # 18: Boundaries: Why They're Necessary—and When They're Not
Sep 23, 2025
Special Session: When Violence Goes Viral: Social Media and Tragedy in Real Time
Sep 16, 2025
Session # 17: Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Recognizing and Rewiring Cognitive Distortions
Sep 09, 2025
Session # 16: Trauma Isn’t One Size Fits All: Understanding PTSD, Complex Trauma, and New Paths to Healing
Sep 02, 2025
Session 15: When Healing Feels Like Losing Yourself: Diagnosis, Coping & Identity
Aug 26, 2025
Session # 14: Am I Depressed or Just Sad? Breaking Down the Types of Depression
Aug 19, 2025
Session 13: Inside the Therapy Room: What to Really Expect from a Session
Aug 12, 2025
Session # 12: Building a Deeper Joy: Why Real Happiness Isn’t What You Think
Aug 05, 2025
Session # 11: Let’s Talk: Why Therapy Might Not Be Helping
Jul 29, 2025
Session 10: Feel It to Heal It: Why Avoidance Doesn’t Work
Jul 22, 2025
Session 9: No, Xanax Isn’t a Treatment Plan
Jul 15, 2025
Session 8: Don’t Hand Someone Else Your Healing Work
Jul 08, 2025
Session # 7: Mental Health in the Scroll Zone
Jul 01, 2025
Session # 6: You’re Not a Project: Rethinking Body Image
Jun 24, 2025
Session # 5: Mental Health: What Are We Really Working Toward Anyway?
Jun 17, 2025
Session # 3: You’re Not Lazy—You’re Surviving
Jun 10, 2025
Session # 2: Maybe... You Don’t Actually Need Therapy
Jun 10, 2025
Introductory Session: Not Your Average Therapy Podcast
Jun 10, 2025
Session # 4: Redefining Thriving (Hint: It’s Not Always Happy)
Jun 04, 2025