High Conflict Couples with Farrah Walker

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Lessons from the Couch

Mariana Reyes Daza, Corina Teofilo Mattson

15 episodes

2 months ago

Welcome to "Lessons from the Couch", where we invite you to pull up a seat and join Corina and Mariana—two marriage and family therapists based in Illinois—on a journey through therapy, life, and everything in between. In each episode, we have honest and engaging conversations with therapists and non-therapists alike, exploring their unique experiences in and around therapy. Whether it's the story of a therapist navigating early career challenges or a non-therapist sharing how therapy changed their life, our goal is to show just how accessible and transformative these conversations can be. We also dive into the diverse career paths and personal journeys within the field of mental health, from seasoned professionals to those just starting out (like Corina and Mariana, who are at opposite timelines of their own therapy careers). If you're curious about therapy, mental health, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, "Lessons from the Couch" is for you. Get ready to think, reflect, and discover new perspectives one conversation at a time. Follow Lessons from the Couch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to new episodes. Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta. If you're interested in therapy services, either in person or via telehealth, and reside in Illinois, visit www.liveoakchicago.com to learn more.

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High Conflict Couples with Farrah Walker

Lessons from the Couch

37 minutes

5 months ago

High Conflict Couples with Farrah Walker

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Farrah Walker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Enriched Living Counseling, where she provides care to high-conflict couples, interracial and interfaith partnerships, and African-American women. She is dually licensed in Illinois and Michigan and serves as the President-Elect of the Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists. With a background in criminal justice and social services, Farrah brings a grounded, pragmatic, and compassionate presence to both her clinical and supervisory work. She is also a clinical manager for The Restorative Project and a passionate advocate for mentoring future therapists.

In the first episode of our new season, we sit down with Farrah to explore how her previous career in criminal justice unexpectedly prepared her for a specialty in working with high-conflict couples. Farrah shares how she came into the field as a career changer, what expertise means to her, and why patience, flexibility, and boundary-setting are central to her approach. We talk about the emotional toll of therapy, the behind-the-scenes work therapists do to show up fully, and the importance of staying grounded in emotionally charged sessions. Farrah reflects on her supervisory and leadership roles, her passion for supporting students and early-career clinicians, and the personal rituals she practices to sustain herself in this demanding yet rewarding field.

For more about Farrah, visit Enriched Living Counseling.

Follow Lessons from the Couch on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to new episodes.

Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.