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Welcome to Coffee and Counseling Podcast with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are talking about Hypnotherapy. What is Hypnotherapy? Is it effective? Is it covered by insurance? These are the questions we will be answering for you during this show. Today we have two special guests who we will be interviewing to help us give you answers to these questions. On today’s show we will take you along with us for an interview with Jesse Lyon, MS, LMHC, and Ernest Strain, MS, LMHC, NCC. Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling  Jesse Lyon, MS, LMHC - Contact Info https://lyoncounseling.care (321) 430-5966 jesse@lyoncounseling.care Instagram: @lyonmentalhealth Ernest Strain, MS, LMHC, NCC - Contact Info www.hdcounseling.com/  (863) 582-5735  Trauma-Focused Hypnotherapy  www.traumafocusedhypnotherapy.com  Instagram: @traumafocusedhynotherapy Contact Us If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

BONUS EPISODE: LIVE 4.19 Welcome to Coffee and Counseling Podcast with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a  VERY SPECIAL show for you today! On April 19, 2020, at 2 PM, Cherlette and I were able to host or first LIVE Mental Health Chat to our listeners. During this chat, we were able to connect with YOU and hear about how you are navigating COVID and the changes we have experienced. If you were able to join us, let this episode serve as a great reminder of some of the valuable things we discussed. If you didn’t get a chance to join us, well listen in! We had some great discussions about mental health at a time like this. Some of the questions we discuss is how have adjustments been beneficial for you? Is our nation actually ready to release the quarantine orders? What are you doing that is working for you to stay mentally and emotionally well? And what are some of those free resources out there to get us moving and taking care of ourselves at a time like this? These are just a few of the questions we got to discuss today. So, if you’re ready for a great show, LET’s get started!.......  Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling  FREE Resources Laura’s LIVE Events - www.vitalessencebodyworks.com  iCeeFitness - weekly FREE LIVE workouts!- https://www.facebook.com/CeeTheTrainer/ Contact Us If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling Podcast with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a  VERY SPECIAL show for you today! On April 5, 2020, at 2 PM, Cherlette and I were able to host or first LIVE Mental Health Chat to our listeners. During this chat, we were able to connect with YOU and hear about how you are navigating COVID and the changes we have experienced. If you were able to join us, let this episode serve as a great reminder of some of the valuable things we discussed. If you didn’t get a chance to join us, well listen in! We had some great discussions about mental health at a time like this. Some of the questions we discuss are how is this impact introverts versus extroverts? Should I get dressed every day? What's the value of touch? And why do we need other people in or lives to feel good, connected and satisfied? These are just a few of the questions we got to discuss today. So, if you’re ready for a great show, LET’s get started!.....Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling  Resources Laura’s LIVE Events link Follow @vitalessencebodyworks on Instagram for more virtual gathering options! Contact Us If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to the Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are talking about Peace, Purpose, and  Pursuit. It's a new year and often times at the beginning of the year we talk strongly about resolutions. While resolutions for the new year are great we for the next few minutes we would like to call your attention to 3 words Peace, Purpose and Pursuit.  So today, let’s talk about What gives you Peace? What is your purpose or vision for your life? And lastly….. What are you pursuing?10 Things to Let Go THIS year!....  Dreaming w/o creating goals  Living life w/o boundaries  Sharing ideas with people who don't support you  Staying in situations that don't serve you  Wasting time arguing   Expecting closure to come from someone else  Comparing yourself to others  Disowning parts of yourself  Speaking or thinking negatively Feeling guilty for standing up for yourself Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling  Resources Loving Kindness meditation YouTube Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill  Unlimited by Jillian Michaels Who moved my cheese? By Spencer Johnson  ReWind, ReWire, ReLive Affirmations for your Marriage: Affirmations for your Marriage by Cherlette  ReWind ReWire ReLive Affirmation Journal Self-care blog by Cristina  Contact Us If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. By listening to this Season 2 Trailer, you’ll have a great idea of what to expect this upcoming season and feel even more connected to us as your awesome podcast hosts as we share both professional and personal updates!  Our favorite resources for this episode: M A C Lipstick Heroine M A C Lipstick Ruby Woo M A C Lipstick Taupe (Nude) Our Instagram: @coffeecounseling (not @coffeecounsel :] ) Studio 17 Collab friends: @studio17podcasts  Patreon: Support us on a monthly basis at: www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling  Facebook page: Join our FREE Online Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2055141668124524/ Email reminders: Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling  Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content!  Contact Us Instagram: @coffeecounseling Twitter: @coffeecounsel Facebook: “Coffee & Counseling Podcast” Public Group   If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Email: info@coffeeandcounseling.org - let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are talking about toxic relationships. While no relationship is picture perfect, whether its family, romantic or business it could be TOXIC. But for the most part, a good relationship should make you feel heard, secure, happy, cared for, respected, and free to be yourself. Toxic relationships are ones that make you feel angry, drained, depleted, and sometimes confused. So today, we will talk about what a toxic relationship looks like, how to handle a toxic relationship, how to end a toxic relationship, dating after a toxic relationship has ended and more importantly how to take ownership if you are the toxic person in the relationship.  So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!... Our favorite resources for this episode: Support us on a monthly basis at: www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling Book Suggestion: Toxic People: 10 Ways of Dealing with People Who Make Your Life Miserable Book Suggestion: 200 Ways to Love the Body You Have Power and Control Wheel - http://www.ncdsv.org/publications_wheel.html Ted Talk: Leslie Morgan Steiner “Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave” Book Suggestion: Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Steiner National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) Get your FREE Audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling  Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content!  Contact Us If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to our email list here: https://mailchi.mp/df7b8004163e/coffeeandcounseling Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a m Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about SEX. Sex is such a taboo topic however we wanted you to take a  rare peek into what we as clinical therapist feel are some relevant topics when it comes to sex.  Our goal is to give quick tips and tools to help destigmatize sexual differences or sexual preferences and to encourage you o`ur listeners to connect with your own sexual story and desires. So today, we are going to dive right in and get this hot discussion started. And most importantly we will talk about sexual dysfunctions and desires. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in! Our favorite resources for this episode: The Married Guy’s Guide to Great Sex by Joyce and Clifford Penner Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment by Joyce and Clifford Penner Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred by Patrick Carnes Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Patrick Carnes Listen to a number of these titles FREE by clicking on our sponsor’s link: www.audibletrial.com/coffeeandcounseling ← for your FREE AUDIOBOOK! Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content!  CONTACT US  Visit Cherlette's website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. Visit Cristina's website at www.cristinaally.com. You can also reach us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org and let us know how you were impacted by this episode! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! WE LOVE OUR SUPER FANS! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Season 1: Episode 6  Show Notes Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about depression. We have a lot people that ask us, Am I Depressed? So today, we are going to dive right in and get this answered for you. And most importantly we will talk about what steps you can take to begin making changes in your life. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in! Our favorite resources for this episode: National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 American Depression and Anxiety Association (ADAA.org) ReWind ReWire ReLive Affirmation Journal by Cherlette McCullough ReWind, ReWire, ReLive Affirmations for your Marriage: Affirmations for your Marriage by Cherlette McCullough Find a therapist in your area: Psychology Today  Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook! Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can reach her at 407-230-4582 for a FREE 10 minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can reach her at 407-630-7529 for a FREE 10 minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about Anger in Women and most importantly we will talk about what steps you can take to begin managing your anger well. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!Our favorite resources for this episode: ReWind ReWire ReLive Affirmation Journal ReWind, ReWire, ReLive Affirmations for your Marriage: Affirmations for your Marriage  Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content!  Connect with us!...  If you would like to reach Cherlette directly you can reach her at 407-230-4582 for a FREE 10-minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cherlettemccullough.com. If you would like to reach Cristina directly you can reach her at 407-630-7529 for a FREE 10-minute phone consult or for more information. You can also visit her website at www.cristinaally.com. Other ways to connect!...  Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Feel free to reach out to us at info@coffeeandcounseling.org  Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook!  Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Welcome to Coffee and Counseling with your hosts Cherlette McCullough and Cristina Ally. We have a great show for you today. Today we are going to talk about The Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse and most importantly we will talk about what steps you can take to begin your healing process. So, if you’re ready for a great show, let’s jump right in!Important Reminder: Please be advised, the content provided in this episode is for psychoeducational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for counseling or for the help of a licensed mental health professional in your life. Our favorite resources for this episode: RAINN.org (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Sexual Abuse Statistics provided by the CDC  Victim Service Center (Orlando, Florida area) 211.org PsychologyToday.com Listen to our episode on Season 1, Episode 1: “What to Expect In Your First Therapy Appointment” 200 Ways to Love the Body You Have The Courage to Heal Book  The Courage to Heal Workbook The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman 101 Trauma-informed Interventions by Linda Curran (for clinicians) Please note all resource links to amazon are Coffee and Counseling Amazon Associate links which means we receive a small profit from purchases made with these links which helps support our show to bring you fabulous, fun and informative content! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook!  Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Additional Sexual Abuse Recovery resources:  Need help? Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. How does it work? When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Has your life been impacted by a blended family dynamic? Then this show is for YOU! Talk with experts Cristina Ally, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cherlette McCullough, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, discuss 5 Things You Need to Know About Blended Families, Stepparenting and Communicating with Ex-Spouses. Topics such as what is a blended family, putting intentional effort into your marriage, the importance of communication in a blended family, why blended families fail, why getting help is important for you, how to interact with your ex-spouse and a few tips on how to handle stepparenting. Here are a few of the resources we mention in the podcast: Child’s Bill of Rights Link   DivorceCare for Kids DivorceCare for Adults TED talk: The impact of divorce on children: Tamara D. Afifi Listen to our Coffee and Counseling Boundaries episode here! Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org!Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook!  Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

What type of boundaries do you have? Mental health experts Cristina Ally & Cherlette McCullough explore the definition of boundaries, why you need them, and the three main types of boundaries. They also review Cloud and Townsend’s Boundary Checklist so you can create change in your relationships. Listen in to learn more about your boundaries! Book Suggestions Boundaries book  The Power of Vulnerability book Codependent No More book  Boundaries Checklist What are the symptoms?  What are the roots?  What is the boundary conflict?  Who needs to take ownership?  What do you need? How do you begin? Build your skills  Connect with us! Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook!  Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Have you ever wondered what it would like to be in therapy or how to get started? Wonder no more! Cherlette and Cristina will answer some of the basic questions about how to get started in counseling like how to find a counselor and check his or her credentials,  how to make an appointment, how to find a specialist, what to expect upon arrival and more! If you’re looking for a therapist, check out Psychology Today. Check your Florida therapist’s license here. Visit us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! Connect with us!... Never want to miss an episode? CLICK HERE to subscribe to our email list! Join the Coffee and Counseling Community and conversation on Facebook!  Do you love the show and want to financially support us on a monthly basis? Consider joining our Patreon community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)

Wondering if this podcast is for you? Check out this episode to find out more about your hosts, Cristina Ally & Cherlette McCullough, and to hear what this podcast is all about! Connect with us at www.coffeeandcounseling.org! If you have any ideas, want to connect, submit show topics or just have some fun with our Coffee & Counseling Community, join us in our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/coffeeandcounseling Cristina Ally, MS Counseling Psychology Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Orlando, Florida Private Practice website: www.flourishcounseling.co Undergraduate Degree - Southeastern University, Journalism & Public Relations with a Biblical Minor  Graduate Degree - Palm Beach Atlantic University Indiana Native Fun Facts: Vegetarian, Type 1 Diabetic Cherlette, MA Counseling Psychology  Registered Mental Health Counselor  Private Practice website: www.cherlettemccullough.com Undergraduate Degree - BS Bethune-Cookman University, Criminal Justice Graduate Degree - Webster University  Florida Native Cherlette’s Book - Affirmations  Fun Facts: Learning to swim Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcounseling)