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#29 OCD 101 with Erin Venker, LPCC

Join me as I sit down with Erin to discuss all things Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Erin has received extensive training in exposure and response prevention therapy from multiple well-known experts in the field, and has several years of experience treating OCD and related disorders. Having OCD herself, Erin has a unique ability to connect with her clients. She uses creativity and an open sense of humor, while providing highly collaborative and evidenced-based treatment that focuses on clients to help them reach their individual treatment goals. Links for Erin: Follow Erin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ocd.mn/] Learn more about Erin [https://www.ocdmn.com/meet-the-team] Links for Ryanne:  ⁠⁠⁠Follow Ryanne on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therapist.ryanne/?igsh=Mmtldzkwdm44a2Vn&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/rU5o8NNKbEWMQRRm6] ⁠⁠⁠Schedule in Minnesota with Ryanne⁠⁠ - Learn more about Ryanne here! [https://www.ryannemellick.com/]

#28 Journaling, Affirmations, and Building Therapeutic Rapport with Samantha Southard, LMHC

Ryanne and Samantha discuss using affirmations and journaling to help manage mental health, the value of building therapeutic rapport with your therapist, and much more! Links for Samantha: Follow Samantha on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the.blonde.therapist/?hl=en] Links for Ryanne:  ⁠⁠⁠Follow Ryanne on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therapist.ryanne/?igsh=Mmtldzkwdm44a2Vn&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/rU5o8NNKbEWMQRRm6] ⁠⁠⁠Schedule in Minnesota with Ryanne⁠⁠ - Learn more about Ryanne here! ⁠ [https://www.ryannemellick.com/]

#27 Demystifying Play Therapy with Candace Rutkowski, LMFT, RPT-S

Ryanne sits down with Candace to talk about all things Play Therapy. Tune in to learn more about play therapy, the importance of play, and how we can continue to model and support our children. Candace Rutkowski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™. She is a Certified FirstPlay® Infant Play Therapy Practitioner and a Certified AutPlay® Therapy Practitioner. Candace believes healing happens within the context of healthy relationships, and that the caregiver-child relationship is one of the most important building blocks of life. She specializes in working with children birth through 12-years-old, their caregivers, and their families. Links for Candace Learn more about Candace [https://www.holdingspacetherapyllc.com] Links for Ryanne:  ⁠⁠⁠Follow Ryanne on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therapist.ryanne/?igsh=Mmtldzkwdm44a2Vn&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/rU5o8NNKbEWMQRRm6] ⁠⁠⁠Schedule in Minnesota with Ryanne⁠⁠ - Learn more about Ryanne here! ⁠ [https://www.ryannemellick.com/]

#26 Deep Dive on Trauma and Worry Time with Amanda Pierson, LCSW

Ryanne and Amanda sit down (for a second time!) to do a deep dive on trauma and the value or worry time. Amanda has such great insight into trauma and all things mental health. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did while recording. Links for Amanda: Follow Amanda on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therapywithamanda/?__d=1%2F%3Fhidemenu%3Dtrue] Learn more about Amanda [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-pierson-chicago-il/1242235] Links for Ryanne:  ⁠⁠⁠Follow Ryanne on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therapist.ryanne/?igsh=Mmtldzkwdm44a2Vn&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/rU5o8NNKbEWMQRRm6] ⁠⁠⁠Schedule in Minnesota with Ryanne⁠⁠ - Learn more about Ryanne here! ⁠ [https://www.ryannemellick.com/]

#25 Raising kids, the importance of repair, and screen time with Alex Loomis

Ryanne sits down with Alex, an aspiring Marriage & Family Therapist, to discuss the importance of repair, raising kids, and screen time! Alex Loomis is an aspiring Marriage and Family Therapist working in private practice practice. He is also a full-time single father who constantly faces the challenges of responsibilities and self-care. Part of his motivation for this career change was to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to promote the well-being of his own child. Links for Alex: ⁠Learn more about Alex ⁠ [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alex-loomis-anoka-mn/1272359] Links for Ryanne:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Ryanne on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therapist.ryanne/?igsh=Mmtldzkwdm44a2Vn&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/rU5o8NNKbEWMQRRm6] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule in Minnesota with Ryanne⁠⁠ - Learn more about Ryanne here! ⁠⁠ [https://www.ryannemellick.com/]