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Welcome to the "Meaningful Conversations" podcast a new segment we have added to the A Woman Is platform. Join the CEO and Founder, Krystal Thomas weekly where she has meaningful conversations with special guest on topics that we often are too afraid to talk about.On this week's episode we converse all things Social Anxiety with Lisa Ibekwe. Many people like our host, Krystal Thomas suffers from social anxiety and has found it very difficult to navigate through the world. Tune in as Krystal chats with Lisa on what social anxiety is and the best ways you can conquer it.Lisa Ibekwe is a young and zealous therapist who is passionate about her work with young people. She specializes in working with youth as young as two years old all the way through young adulthood. She was a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania before moving to Georgia where she is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is additionally licensed to serve Maine, Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Utah, Rhode Island, and New Jersey where she works with children, teens, young adults, and families via telehealth. She graduated from St. Mary’s University in Texas with bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology. She then later obtained her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania where she also attained additional specialization certificates in working with Children, Youth, & Families and Human Service Management.She is a Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) therapist and has additionally trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP), Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Sandtray Therapy. As the owner and CEO of The Comfy Place, she has worked to create a judgement free environment where all can heal.Keep up Lisa IbekweInstagram: @socomfytherapyWebsite: thecomfyplacellc.comFollow the host, Krystal Thomas on instagram: @signedkrystalMake sure to follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomanis_/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/awomanisorgTo learn more about A Woman Is head over to: https://www.awomanis.orgIs there a topic you would like for us to talk about?submit to [email protected]

Welcome to the "Meaningful Conversations" podcast a new segment we have added to the A Woman Is platform. Join the CEO and Founder, Krystal Thomas weekly where she has meaningful conversations with special guest on topics that we are often too afraid to talk about.On this week's episode we converse all things Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence is real and comes in many forms! When we think of domestic violence the first thing that often comes to mind is the physical. Psychotherapist, Asia Rodriquez has joined the conversation to give us a better understanding about domestic violence and to let us know domestic violence is more than just the physical so know the signs.Asia Rodriquez, LPC, LCPC is a licensed psychotherapist that specializes in trauma and anxiety. Before becoming a therapist, she worked in a variety of settings supporting the needs of and advocating for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. She is passionate about empowering women to live a fulfilling life, regardless of what life has thrown at them. She currently owns a therapy private practice in Silver Spring, MD that caters to people from diverse communities that are seeking mental health treatment for the first time."The sun does not ask permission to shine and neither should you"-Asia RodriquezInstagram: @zola.counselingsolutionsdcWebsite: https://www.zola-counseling.com/learn-moreWhere to find the host, Krystal Thomas? @signedkrystalMake sure to follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomanis_/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/awomanisorgTo learn more about A Woman Is head over to: https://www.awomanis.orgIs there a topic you would like for us to talk about?submit to [email protected] hashtag is #awimeaningfulconversations

Welcome to "Meaningful Conversations" a new segment we have added to the A Woman Is Platform. Join the CEO and Founder Krystal Thomas weekly where she has meaningful conversations with special guest on topics that we are often too afraid to talk about.Your mental health affects how you think, feel, and act. Protecting your peace and your mental stability should be your number one priority! Joining us this week is the wonderful Dr. Zoe Shaw a licensed psychotherapist based in California. We had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Shaw about mental health and the importance.How to find and connect with Dr. Shaw?Instagram: @drzoeshawWebsite: https://drzoeshaw.comWhere to find Krystal Thomas - InstagramWant to know more about A Woman Is?Head over to www.awomanis.orgIs there a topic you would like for us to talk about?Submit to [email protected] sure to follow us on social media:Instagram: @awomanis_Facebook: @awomanisorgOur hashtag!#awimeaningfulconversations

Welcome to "Meaningful Conversations" a new segment we have added to the A Woman Is Platform. Join the CEO and Founder Krystal Thomas weekly where she has meaningful conversations with special guest on topics that we are often too afraid to talk about.Where to find Krystal Thomas - InstagramWant to know more about A Woman Is?Head over to www.awomanis.orgIs there a topic you would like for us to talk about?Submit to [email protected] sure to follow us on social media:Instagram: @awomanis_Facebook: @awomanisorgOur hashtag!#awimeaningfulconversations