Episode #006: What to Look for in a Therapist (with Licensed Professional Counselor Molly Dalva, LPC)

Written By Lindsay Blair

This week I have the pleasure of inviting back Molly Dalva, LPC. Molly joined us for episode 3 and talked about all things trauma and the way we may experience trauma through our journey with infertility or pregnancy & infant loss. Molly is the owner of Resilience LLC, a healing space offering compassionate and connected psychotherapy to those overcoming chronic stress and trauma. Molly has held designation as a certified clinical trauma professional, a certified clinical trauma specialist in the area of sexual exploitation and trafficking and has completed advanced trainings in somatic and attachment focused trauma therapies. Molly is passionate about being with clients who have experienced trauma, and I think one thing that makes her so great at what she does is her ability to provide a human-to-human connection in which clients can come to experience safety within themselves and in relationship with others. In this episode, we are talking about the process of therapy and how we truly believe EVERYONE can benefit from therapy. Molly explains what the therapy process is like from start to finish and identifies different types of therapy and how they each might benefit you, and she also shares some really practical information on  what to look for in a therapist and ways to know if your therapist is the right fit for you. Molly also shares with us a little bit of inside scoop on what your therapist may be thinking, and how your therapist can partner with you when you face barriers in therapy. I hope this episode sparks courage and ignites hope for you in the week ahead. Let’s dive in.

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Lindsay Blair

Lindsay Blair is a certified Trauma Specialist, Birth and Bereavement Doula, Fertility Coach and creator of Catalyst for Courage. Lindsay understands how difficult the journeys of infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss can be because she’s lived them. Through her own journey of healing, Lindsay is now passionate about empowering individuals and couples to transform their suffering into a catalyst for courage no matter where they are in their fertility journey. Lindsay combines her backgrounds in trauma recovery, miscarriage and loss support, and holistic fertility coaching to support fertility from a mind-body perspective. Her approach is science-driven, evidence-based, and holistic. The journey to parenthood can be filled with many challenges, but Lindsay helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges in a way that makes them feel empowered, courageous, strong, and supported. Her coaching practice weaves together lifestyle changes, mindset shifts, and education that teaches women to understand their bodies and take their health and fertility into their own hands.

https://catalystforcourage.com/about-lindsay
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