Podcasts
Whether you are engaging in therapy as a client or a therapist we hope that you will enjoy and find these episodes helpful!
Check out some of the amazing episodes that our clinicians have been featured on.
Counseling is...with Brian
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Brian Valasek, from Beyond Your Valley, and Annie Kendig, from Mountain Mindset Counseling, talk about what you can expect from therapy and explore how to handle difficult scenarios with your therapist.
How to Find a Therapist (Part 1)
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Join us for your "How To" guide on finding the right therapist for you! In this episode, Brian and Annie discuss the ins and outs of different therapy practices, access to services, treatment modalities, and more.
How to Find a Therapist (Part 2)
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Brian and Annie finish their discussion on finding the right therapist for you. Now that you have two or three therapists that you think would be a good fit, it's time for the free consult. What questions should you ask? What information should you know? What should you walk away feeling?
The Importance of Niching with Brian
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Brian and Annie discuss how important it is for therapists to choose a niche in the mental health therapy world & how important it is that your therapist is gifted, skilled, and passionate about what you are seeking help with.
Winging It
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Brian and Annie talk about how therapy can sometimes feel scary when there isn't a specific direction or clear plan for progress. Listen to find out how therapists sometimes "wing it" in session.
Life Work
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Brian and Annie discuss "Life work", how we use life work assignments in and outside of therapy sessions with clients, and the benefits that come with the work.
Finding Motivation
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
As therapists working with clients who are always striving for self improvement, inevitably we always end up talking about motivation. Motivation to meet goals, eat healthy, workout, create a budget and stick to it, decrease mental illness and increase self care practices. Brian and Annie talk today about motivation and how to create the life you want to live regardless of your motivation level.
Optimism
All My Friends are Therapists by Annie Kendig/Mountain Mindset Counseling
Brian and Annie talk about Optimism and the real reasons why a balance of optimism and pessimism may be the healthiest thing for you.
Brian Valasek
Vocation Transformation
Brian talks with Chuck Proudfit and Laura Jackson, the hosts of Vocation Transformation, about how he grew to be authentically himself and how his Christian faith helps him be successful as a therapist.
Brian Valasek - The Difference Between Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Montgomery Smashing The Stigma
Brian Valasek talks with Montgomery City Council about some key crossovers and differences among common mental mental concerns of stress, anxiety, and depression. He also highlights some therapeutic approaches that can be helpful for coping with these concerns and getting to the core for lasting change and growth.
The Difference Between Therapy and Psychiatric Care
Montgomery Smashing The Stigma
Brian Valasek discusses with Montgomery City Council members how mental health counseling is something everyone can benefit from. It is a partnership where the goal is helping you get back to your authentic self. And psychiatry is a holistic approach that is about more than just prescribing medications. He explains how they work in tandem for people's emotional wellness and wherever you start is a good place.
