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Welcome to "Lessons from the Couch", where we invite you to pull up a seat and join Corina and Mariana—two marriage and family therapists based in Illinois—on a journey through therapy, life, and everything in between. In each episode, we have honest and engaging conversations with therapists and non-therapists alike, exploring their unique experiences in and around therapy. Whether it's the story of a therapist navigating early career challenges or a non-therapist sharing how therapy changed their life, our goal is to show just how accessible and transformative these conversations can be.
We also dive into the diverse career paths and personal journeys within the field of mental health, from seasoned professionals to those just starting out (like Corina and Mariana, who are at opposite timelines of their own therapy careers).
If you're curious about therapy, mental health, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, "Lessons from the Couch" is for you. Get ready to think, reflect, and discover new perspectives one conversation at a time.
Follow Lessons from the Couch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to new episodes.
Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.
If you're interested in therapy services, either in person or via telehealth, and reside in Illinois, visit www.liveoakchicago.com to learn more.
(INTRO MUSIC)
Corina:
Before “Lessons from the Couch” was even on our minds, I had a lot of practice with the art of having intimate, deep conversations with people. In a moment where so many share that connections feel hard to build and maintain, I was inspired to find a way to let people in on what it can look like to create reciprocal and intimate relationships with friends and colleagues.
I’m Corina Maria Teofilo Mattson and I am a psychotherapist and the current Clinical Director at Live Oak.I’ve spent the last 12 years working at, and now running this organization. As a therapist and supervisor, I love finding chances to make the invisible visible.
Mariana:
I’m Mariana Reyes Daza and I am a psychotherapist at Live Oak Chicago. Over the past few years, I dedicated myself to completing a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and now work with individuals, couples, and families in navigating their relationship and personal challenges. Aside from my work as a therapist, I love bringing creative ideas to life through producing and writing, and doing this podcast has allowed me to connect both these passions.
Through our shared interests and strengths came the idea for “Lessons from the Couch”, where we chat with people about the ways their personal lives have shaped their professions. Folks have told us about the lessons they have learned along the way about boundaries, re-connecting with the self, love, the influence of community, identity, and so much more.
Corina:
We hope that this podcast shows you that everyone has a story to tell, and deserves a chance to tell it for themselves.
Look out for our episodes on the second and last week of each month, available wherever you get your podcasts.
We have so many lessons left to learn.
Mariana:
And so many stories still to tell.
(OUTRO MUSIC)