In this Zessions episode, we are joined by Zessio's Partner, Paola Ortiz, LMFT, to explore the concept of community and its impact on our lives. Paola delves into what it means to build a supportive network, how connections with others can aid in healing and the various ways we can engage with those around us. She also offers practical ideas for fo…

In this Zessions podcast episode, our Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna discuss how they help their clients in session to have vulnerable and productive conversations in their important relationships. Throughout this Zession, we hope you’ll gain insight into what it means to be vulnerable and how to understand your own emotions to navigate the relationsh…

In Zessions Episode 20, we dive into the intricacies of addiction with friend and colleague, Kendall Campbell, LMFT. In this episode, Kendall defines what addiction is, different types of addiction, the spectrum it can fall on, and how to pinpoint if you may be struggling with an addiction. This episode may also be extremely helpful for friends and…

In Zessions Episode 19, Zessio’s Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna dive into the topic of anxiety. In this episode, we invite you to explore anxiety and how it may be playing a role in your everyday life. Sapna and Mandi talk more about the definition of anxiety, the difference between stress and anxiety, why anxiety may be present in your life, and the …

In Zessions Episode 18, we are joined by Dr. Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado, Licensed Psychologist and Co-Founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training, to discuss trauma-informed care and suicidality. Through this Zession, you can learn about trauma, trauma-informed care, and suicidal ideations. You can also gain an understanding of how to navigate thos…

In Zessions Episode 17, we are joined by our Partner Kendall Campbell, LMFT to discuss grief during the holidays. In this Zession, we discuss the different types of grief one may face, supporting yourself and others through times of grief, and how therapy can be an aid in your journey through the grieving process. Through this conversation, we hope…

In Zessions Episode 16, we are joined by fellow therapist and Zessio Partner Zoe Thomas, LPC to unpack all things adulting! In this Zession, we discuss the ups and downs of becoming an adult, forming your own identity, being comfortable in your own skin, and more. Regardless of how far along you are in your adulting journey, if you are struggling w…

In Zessions Episode 15, we talk with our Partner Kendall Campbell, LMFT about how to navigate family and the holidays. Holidays with family can bring up mixed feelings and experiences and we hope this conversation is helpful as you prepare for the holidays. We discuss how you can consider your expectations, intentions and boundaries that you may ne…

In Zessions Episode 14, we are sitting down with fellow therapist and Zessio Partner, Christine Henry, to talk about pet loss and the process of grieving your pet. Throughout this Zession, we talk about the complexities of understanding your pet’s needs, your own needs, and how to properly deal with the grief of losing your pet. Christine explains …

In Zessions Episode 13, we are sitting down with fellow therapist Julie Burke, LPC to talk about what support can look like for individuals who identify as autistic. During this Zession, we define what it means to be on the spectrum, the intersectionality between trans identities and autistic identities, and many other topics about autism’s role in…

In Zessions Episode 12, we are sitting down with Cheryl Reeley, LCSW to discuss the complexity of pregnancy and infant loss. Pregnancy and infant loss often can leave parents and families feeling isolated in their grief as it is a loss that is not always talked about openly. In this Zession, Cheryl explains how she helps clients process, grieve and…

In Zessions Episode 11, we are joined by Zessio’s Partner Zoe Thomas, Licensed Professional Counselor, to talk about people pleasing and boundary setting. In this Zession, Zoe outlines what it means to people please and why it can be damaging for us to only show up for others and not for ourselves. We also discuss the process of setting boundaries,…

In Zessions Episode 10, we talk with Josie Serrata, Licensed Clinical and Community Psychologist and Co-Founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training. In this Zession, Josie shares her expertise on neurodiversity and neuroaffirmative care. She explains her personal connection to this topic and the benefits of integrating a neuroaffirmative perspecti…

In Zession Episode 9, Zessio Co-Founders Mandi Roarke, LMFT, and Sapna Srivastava, RMFTI talk about the importance of staying curious in your relationship. While it is common for us to be curious about our partners in the first few years, this episode touches on the reason why staying curious about your partner in the long term is crucial in mainta…

In Zessions Episode 8 with Katie Bates, LPC, we are talking about the difference between punitive punishment and positive discipline. Katie defines what it means to positively discipline your kids and explains why it’s important to evolve into having parent-child relationships that have mutual trust and respect. When listening to this Zession, we h…

In Zessions Episode 7, we are discussing all things EMDR with Rochelle Hoffler, LCSW-S. Throughout this episode, you will learn what EMDR therapy entails, how it is practiced, and the different ways in which you can personalize EMDR in order to best suit your needs. If you’re new to the world of therapy, we hope this Zession will be helpful in guid…

In Zessions Episode 6, we are sitting down with friend and fellow therapist, Kendall Campell, LMFT, to discuss the ins and outs of infidelity. In this Zession, Kendall explains what infidelity really entails, how to understand the different types of infidelity, and setting boundaries in our relationships. Kendall builds on his experience supporting…

In Zessions Episode 5, we are sitting down with Adriana Rodriguez to discuss collectivist culture. In this podcast, we discuss collectivist cultures versus individualistic cultures. We hope you will gain an understanding of how to balance your own identity with the one that was given to you by your family, how to balance who you were and who you ar…

In Zession Episode 4, Zessio's Co-Founders, Sapna and Mandi, sit with one another to discuss a common cognitive distortion, black and white thinking. They discuss how easy it can be to fall into black and white thinking as you interact with yourself and the world. Sapna and Mandi talk through how to recognize when you may be falling into this thoug…

In Zession Episode 3, we sit down with fellow therapist, Bri Craig to discuss their journey as a collaborative therapist. Through this form of therapy, there is a huge focus on client-therapist relations, and an emphasis on the therapist being a helping hand in their client’s journey. In this podcast episode, we talk a lot with Bri about their goal…

In Zessions Episode 2, we meet with Cheryl Reeley, LCSW, who specializes in supporting new parents perinatal, postpartum and beyond. During this conversation, we normalize how common and unacknowledged postpartum anxiety is and how parents can feel empowered to reach out to their community and professionals for support. Cheryl also shares tips on m…

In our first debut episode, Zessio welcomes you to the Zessions Podcast. Zessio's Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna introduce themselves along with sharing everything they hope to offer with Zessions. This first episode will give you insight into how Zessions aim to help clinicians share their expertise more broadly and how Zessio believes these intentio…