Responding to Shame

In this episode of the Cultured Therapist podcast, Melissa Bowen, a licensed professional counselor supervisor from Louisiana shares her journey from a 20-year career in the restaurant industry to becoming a counselor and business owner. The discussion highlights the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and community in therapy. Melissa emphasizes the significance of owning one's story, addressing shame, and helping clients live authentic lives. She also delves into the challenges and rewards of supervising emerging counselors and running the Authenticity Center, a space for fostering healing and connection.

Contact:

Email: melissa@theauthenticitycenter.com

Website & Socials:

https://www.theauthenticitycenter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticitycenter/

https://www.facebook.com/TheAuthenticityCenter/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabowenlpc/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/the-authenticity-center-lafayette-la/1222875

Book Discussed:

I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough" by Brené Brown

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19996676-i-thought-it-was-just-me-but-it-isn-t