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Unfiltered & Fun: 25 Questions with Daniela (Dani) Nuño

My name is Daniela (or Dani) Nuño. I introduce myself as both and give people the option to call me either. I love it when I notice people switching from calling me Daniela to Dani. It feels like a subtle sign showing me they feel comfortable with me. I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, [...]

Unfiltered & Fun: 25 Questions with Daniela (Dani) Nuño2024-09-05T21:22:04-05:00

31 Questions with Josh Baird

31 Questions with Josh Baird Author: Amanda Garza, MS, LPC Grab a cup of coffee and take a seat for our inaugural Therapist Thursdays post, where we put a staff member of Ajana Therapy on the hot seat, unfortunately, no hot wings involved, though that could be a fun idea! So Josh, tell us about [...]

31 Questions with Josh Baird2024-08-24T22:49:59-05:00

Finding Acceptance in a Social Media Post

Finding Acceptance in a Social Media Post Written by: Kimberly Harkey, MEd, LPC-S If you’ve often felt misunderstood, unable to fit in, outcast, or not accepted by others, five minutes of scrolling in social media will help you find at least 5 labels and maybe even a diagnosis to describe yourself. Introverted? Ambivert? Highly Sensitive [...]

Finding Acceptance in a Social Media Post2024-01-08T08:11:39-06:00

Nancy Castellon, Ph.D, LPC

Author's note: Happy International Women's Day! I am pleased to honor Ajana's very own, Dr. Nancy Castellon. Nancy is a wonderful human and made sure to make me feel worthy and capable throughout our interview. Nancy has worked at Ajana Therapy for about 3 years and is currently a part-time counselor and is also [...]

Nancy Castellon, Ph.D, LPC2023-03-09T09:06:44-06:00

Redefining Rest

Redefining Rest Written By: Kimberly Harkey, M.Ed., LPC-S I’ve recently seen many self care shops selling things that say ‘Rest is productive', but is rest productive? It always makes me take a long pause. I first notice how resentful I feel that even my rest has to be productive. Why can’t my rest be unproductive? [...]

Redefining Rest2024-01-08T08:10:06-06:00

Ariana Grande Hear Us Out

First Demi Lovato, Michael Phelps, and Jen Hatmaker. Now Ariana Grande is the latest celebrity to partner with BetterHelp to "give away" therapy. It seems that a lot of celebs lately are "partnering" (and mind you these are paid partnerships) with large digital mental health platforms. These celebs are all such an influence in other [...]

Ariana Grande Hear Us Out2021-07-30T16:51:30-05:00

How the Commercialization of Mental Health Impacts Independent Private Practices

How the Commercialization of Mental Health Impacts Independent Private Practices Mental health needs have drastically impacted the mental health system. According to NAMI, it is estimated that “20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people).” That is 1 out of 5 U.S. adults. Since the pandemic began the National Institute of [...]

How the Commercialization of Mental Health Impacts Independent Private Practices2021-12-06T17:45:44-06:00

My Client Wants To Talk Career Counseling! HELP!

My Client Wants To Talk Career Counseling! HELP! I don’t know about you, but career counseling was not big in my graduate degree. I had a summer class crammed with information, but it wasn’t until I had an internship at my university’s career center that I truly saw what career counseling was all about. It [...]

My Client Wants To Talk Career Counseling! HELP!2021-04-21T12:20:35-05:00

Choosing a Counselor: How Bad Counseling Experiences Inspired Me to Become a Counselor

Choosing a Counselor: How Bad Counseling Experiences Inspired Me to Become a Counselor Written By: Nancy E. Castellon, PhD, LPC Associate  I am sure you've heard it before - choosing the right counselor is vital in your treatment. No pressure, right? So, how do you pick the right one for you? Short answer - "Listen [...]

Choosing a Counselor: How Bad Counseling Experiences Inspired Me to Become a Counselor2021-03-29T11:15:56-05:00
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