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September 17, 2025 34 mins

Unscripted Small Business Podcast - Episode: Understanding Therapy and Mental Health with Kinsey Morgan

Host: Jeremy Rivera
Guest: Kinsey Morgan, LPC-MHSP, Owner of Arise Counseling Services
Episode Focus: Therapy approaches, EMDR, workplace trauma, and breaking mental health stigma


Episode Summary

Join host Jeremy Rivera as he sits down with licensed therapist Kinsey Morgan to explore the world of mental health therapy. Kinsey shares her personal journey into psychology, explains innovative trauma treatment approaches like EMDR, and discusses the rising trend of workplace trauma in post-COVID America. This candid conversation breaks down therapy myths while providing practical insights for anyone considering mental health support.


Key Topics Discussed

Kinsey's Background & Journey (00:24 - 02:04)

  • How high school counseling for bullying and family issues sparked her interest in psychology
  • The transformative impact of working with a skilled teen therapist
  • College experience with professors who maintained private practices
  • The unique nature of psychology: "We are all part of psychology, walking around in bodies every day"

Arise Counseling Services Overview (02:20 - 03:01)

  • Founded 8-9 years ago in Brentwood, Tennessee
  • Specializes in trauma therapy, mood disorders, grief and loss
  • Focus on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Deep Dive: EMDR Explained (03:23 - 05:25)

  • What EMDR stands for: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
  • How traumatic memories get "stuck" in fight-or-flight brain regions
  • The movie poster analogy: dimming the brightness of painful memories
  • Recreating REM sleep's bilateral stimulation while awake

Therapeutic Approaches & Methods (09:56 - 11:23)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Inner child work and somatic therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • The difference between intellectualizing vs. feeling through emotions
  • Reparenting work for adults

Generational Trauma & Cultural Shifts (12:21 - 15:30)

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