Episodes

  • Building LGBTQIA+ Community in Adulthood

    Building LGBTQIA+ Community in Adulthood
    Jun 14 2024

    Welcome to Holding Ground! In honor of pride month, join us in today's episode: Building LGBTQIA+ Community in Adulthood.
    Join guest host Ashlyn Graff and guest therapist Hannah Beth, who will discuss the world of building and creating community in adulthood as a #LGBTQIA+ person.

    We encourage you to continue these conversations, educate yourself, and be an advocate for the LGBTQIA community. Together, we can make a difference.

    For more resources and information about Anchor Light Therapy Collective, visit our website or follow us on social media @anchorlighttherapy.

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    We are Anchor Light Therapy Collective, a multidisciplinary mental health counseling and therapy clinic based in Seattle, WA. Our vision is to uplift individuals by nurturing mental health, broadening understanding, and strengthening relationships.

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    26 mins
  • Inclusive and Affirming Care Strategies for LGBTQIA+ Teens & Children

    Inclusive and Affirming Care Strategies for LGBTQIA+ Teens & Children
    Jun 7 2024

    Welcome to Holding Ground! In this episode, we're diving into an essential topic: inclusive and affirming care strategies for LGBTQIA teens and children. Join guest host Ashlyn Graff and two remarkable therapists from our practice, Alicia Conte and Marissa DiBella, who will their expertise and insights on how we can create safe, supportive, and empowering spaces for LGBTQIA youth.

    We encourage you to continue these conversations, educate yourself, and be an advocate for the LGBTQIA community. Together, we can make a difference.

    Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes on mental health and relationship topics!

    We are Anchor Light Therapy Collective, a multidisciplinary mental health counseling and therapy clinic based in Seattle, WA. Our vision is to uplift individuals by nurturing mental health, broadening understanding, and strengthening relationships.
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    38 mins
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy & Open Relationships

    Consensual Non-Monogamy & Open Relationships
    May 30 2024

    Welcome back to Holding Ground! In this episode, we delve into the world of consensual non-monogamy (CNM). Join host Laura Richer and Ashlyn Graff, a licensed therapist specializing in relationship dynamics, as we explore the various forms of CNM, discuss common misconceptions, and provide insights on how to navigate these relationships in a healthy and respectful manner.

    Whether you’re curious about CNM, considering it for yourself, or seeking to understand it better, this episode offers valuable information and expert advice. Don’t forget to stay tuned for more episodes on mental health and relationship topics!
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    29 mins
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy For Couples

    Emotionally Focused Therapy For Couples
    May 29 2024

    Welcome to Holding Ground! In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Join host Laura Richer and Aidan Merris, a licensed therapist specializing in EFT, as we explore the main principles, discuss common challenges couples face, and provide insights on how to foster deeper emotional connections. Whether you're curious about EFT, considering it for your relationship, or seeking to understand it better, this episode offers valuable information and expert advice.
    Learn more information and find resources on EFT: anchorlighttherapy.com/emotionally-focused-therapy
    Don't forget to check out more episodes for more information on mental health and relationship topics!
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    46 mins
  • You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 2

    You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 2
    Jun 27 2023
    Finding others attractive is inevitable regardless of your relationship status. Initial feelings of physical or emotional attraction to someone can be sudden and outside of your control. However, folks have choice of whether they pursue the other person.Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney as they break down the signs of being attracted to someone else and why it is completely normal. They will also identify when attraction to others can become dangerous and threatening to our relationship with our partners. Laura and Michelle will share guidance on how to navigate attraction before it has the potential to cause damage.
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    27 mins
  • You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 1

    You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 1
    Jun 20 2023
    Finding others attractive is inevitable regardless of your relationship status. Initial feelings of physical or emotional attraction to someone can be sudden and outside of your control. However, folks have choice of whether they pursue the other person.Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney as they break down the signs of being attracted to someone else and why it is completely normal. They will also identify when attraction to others can become dangerous and threatening to our relationship with our partners. Laura and Michelle will share guidance on how to navigate attraction before it has the potential to cause damage.
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    25 mins
  • Stop Feeling Insecure In Relationships

    Stop Feeling Insecure In Relationships
    Jun 13 2023
    28 mins
  • Trauma Dumping VS. Seeking Support, Part 2

    Trauma Dumping VS. Seeking Support, Part 2
    Jun 6 2023
    Join Licensed Therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graff as they discuss the difference between trauma dumping and seeking healthy support. Trauma dumping is unloading heavy, traumatic experiences onto people, often without their consent. While this can feel good because you’re getting things off your chest and mind, it could actually push people away and damage relationships. Michelle and Ashlyn take a closer look at healthy ways to share your trauma, and what to do if you are the listener so you can grow and maintain meaningful connections!
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    30 mins