Now Serving.. A Side of Therapy

Art Therapy for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Filling the Gap | Ep. 041 Pt. 2

Art isn't just creative expression — for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it can be the key to connection, agency, and healing. In Part 2 with Taylor, host Dalton Huckaby, LMFT 146802 explores the real-world impact of arts programming on the IDD community: from nervous system regulation and self-advocacy to the urgent and underfunded world of creative aging for adults with IDDs facing memory care challenges. If you work in disability services, caregiving, education, or the arts — this conversation is for you.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Why Community Matters More Than You Think

Why Community Might Be Better Than Therapy (For Some People) | LGBTQ+ Mental Health What if therapy isn’t the only answer to healing? In this episode, we explore why community, connection, and belonging may be just as important—if not more—for mental health. Featuring the San Mateo County Pride Center, this conversation breaks down how real support happens both inside and outside the therapy room. From free LGBTQ+ support groups to inclusive community events, you’ll learn how connection can reduce isolation, improve mental health, and create lasting change. If you’ve ever felt like therapy alone isn’t enough… this episode explains why. 🌈 What You’ll Learn: • Why community is critical for mental health • LGBTQ+ mental health resources and support groups • How peer-led groups create real connection • The impact of loneliness and isolation on mental health • Events and safe spaces that foster belonging • How virtual support increases accessibility 💬 Featured Organizations: San Mateo County Pride Center — LGBTQ+ community support, events, and mental health resources Outlet Redwood City — Supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 10–25 📅 Upcoming Event: San Mateo County Pride – June 13 🌈 🔗 Watch & Resources: Full episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nYDc2SLWGGkofmYRg3JhuwYdnejnc2sV/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nYDc2SLWGGkofmYRg3JhuwYdnejnc2sV/view?usp=sharing] Episode assets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eCj__3-5Gj_rI3_runHo8ogVnZRZaTNk/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eCj__3-5Gj_rI3_runHo8ogVnZRZaTNk/view?usp=sharing] 🎙 About the Podcast: Now Serving Therapy by Izzo Therapy brings real conversations about mental health, therapy, and community. Featuring licensed clinicians and local organizations, we make mental health more accessible, relatable, and human. 🔍 Keywords (for SEO): LGBTQ mental health, community support mental health, San Mateo County Pride Center, LGBTQ support groups, queer mental health resources, therapy vs community, loneliness and mental health, LGBTQ youth support, peer support groups, Pride events California, inclusive therapy, mental health podcast, Izzo Therapy Why Community Might Be Better Than Therapy (For Some People) | LGBTQ+ Mental Health What if therapy isn’t the only answer to healing? In this episode, we explore why community, connection, and belonging may be just as important—if not more—for mental health. Featuring the San Mateo County Pride Center, this conversation breaks down how real support happens both inside and outside the therapy room. From free LGBTQ+ support groups to inclusive community events, you’ll learn how connection can reduce isolation, improve mental health, and create lasting change. If you’ve ever felt like therapy alone isn’t enough… this episode explains why. 🌈 What You’ll Learn: • Why community is critical for mental health • LGBTQ+ mental health resources and support groups • How peer-led groups create real connection • The impact of loneliness and isolation on mental health • Events and safe spaces that foster belonging • How virtual support increases accessibility 💬 Featured Organizations: San Mateo County Pride Center — LGBTQ+ community support, events, and mental health resources Outlet Redwood City — Supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 10–25 📅 Upcoming Event: San Mateo County Pride – June 13 🌈 🔗 Watch & Resources: 🎙 About the Podcast: Now Serving Therapy by Izzo Therapy brings real conversations about mental health, therapy, and community. Featuring licensed clinicians and local organizations, we make mental health more accessible, relatable, and human. 🔍 Keywords (for SEO): LGBTQ mental health, community support mental health, San Mateo County Pride Center, LGBTQ support groups, queer mental health resources, therapy vs community, loneliness and mental health, LGBTQ youth support, peer support groups, Pride events California, inclusive therapy, mental health podcast, Izzo Therapy

Filling the Need and Encouraging Agency (Mental Health)

Filling the Need and Encouraging Agency” with Tyler ButtreyIn this episode of Now Serving: A Side of Therapy, we sit down with Tyler Buttrey to discuss the growing need for services supporting persons with IDDs and the aging population, while exploring the importance of autonomy, creativity, and community connection.Topics include:• Cultural components for persons with IDDs• Sharing success stories and lived experiences• Filling service gaps for the aging population• Encouraging independence and agency through the arts• Building meaningful and person-centered support systemsThis conversation highlights the importance of creating spaces where individuals feel empowered, heard, and supported throughout every stage of life.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.#MentalHealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth] #IDD [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/idd] #AgingPopulation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/agingpopulation] #TherapyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/therapypodcast] #NowServingAsideofTherapy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nowservingasideoftherapy] #CommunitySupport [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitysupport] #Autonomy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autonomy] #PersonCenteredCare [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personcenteredcare] #IzzoTherapy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/izzotherapy]Transcript

San Mateo Pride, Mental Health, and the Power of Community

What does LGBTQ+ support look like when it is rooted in community, advocacy, and real care? In this episode of Now Serving Therapy, hosted by Dalton Huckaby, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #146802), in collaboration with San Mateo County Pride Center and Izzo Therapy, we sit down for an important conversation about mental health, resilience, and the realities of serving LGBTQ+ individuals across San Mateo County. We talk about the work being done to support transgender and non-binary community members, youth mental health, legal name and gender marker support, access to affirming resources, and the challenges of meeting growing needs in today’s political climate. This conversation also highlights something powerful: even amid uncertainty, community continues to show up. If you are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, mental health support, or resources in San Mateo County, this episode is for you. Listen now and learn more about the people doing vital work to create safety, belonging, and hope. 💬 What does affirming community mean to you? Tell us below. #SanMateoCountyPrideCenter #IzzoTherapy #LGBTQMentalHealth #SanMateoTherapy #TransMentalHealth #QueerCommunity #GenderAffirmingCare #LGBTQSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SanMateoCounty #TherapyPodcast #NowServingTherapy #CommunityCare #QueerJoy #LGBTQResources

What's Your "And Yet" Statement? Mental Health with Dalton and Dina

What if two things could be true at once? In this episode, we explore one of the most practical and powerful skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): the “And Yet” statement. This simple but profound tool helps us move beyond black-and-white thinking, hold two truths at once, and respond to life from wise mind instead of emotional reactivity. We discuss how “And Yet” can help with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, self-doubt, overwhelm, and everyday stress. Whether you have found yourself thinking I’m hurt, so I have to pull away, or I’m exhausted, so I can’t move forward, this conversation offers another way: I’m hurt, and yet I can respond with intention. I’m tired, and yet I can take one next step. This episode also explores core DBT skills including: Wise Mind — learning to access the grounded, centered part of yourself that can hold both emotion and reason. Acting Opposite — using intentional action to disrupt emotional patterns and create flexibility when you feel stuck. Acting As If — practicing new behaviors before they feel natural, and allowing action to help shape confidence, self-worth, and change. Self-Compassion — replacing self-criticism with curiosity and understanding as you practice growth. Small Goals and Habit Change — breaking overwhelming change into manageable steps that build momentum over time. We also discuss why change can feel uncomfortable or “wonky” at first, how old neural pathways keep us repeating familiar patterns, and why practicing new ways of being often starts before it feels natural. Growth is not always dramatic. Sometimes it begins with one small shift, one intentional choice, or one new thought held alongside an old one. This conversation is for anyone interested in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotional regulation, mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy, personal growth, anxiety tools, coping skills, relationship health, and practical mental health strategies you can use in daily life. If you have been looking for therapy tools to help you regulate emotions, improve relationships, strengthen resilience, or better understand DBT skills in real-world practice, this episode offers a thoughtful and accessible place to begin. Because sometimes healing starts with one question: What’s your “And Yet” statement?