In this episode, Cecille gives a talk to Chevron Corporation about the complexities of seeking mental health support in the Asian~American community. Cecille discusses the unique challenges many Asian~Americans face in acknowledging their own mental health struggles, as well as the barriers to care that contribute to under-utilization of mental health services. Interesting statistics and a short Q&A portion are also included in this presentation.

In this episode, Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP interviews 22yo Martial Artist Victoria Mackey who talks openly about her Asian American & African American roots and the challenges she has faced along the way as an Asian American athlete. A candid conversation about race & mental health and a young woman’s sincere effort to raise mental health awareness and normalize mental health care.

In this episode, host Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP pays homage to her Filipino/a/x culture in honor of Asian-American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month. Cecille highlights the beauty and strengths of the culture, and at the same time, sensitively discusses the challenges and issues unique to her Southeast Asian heritage. Cecille addresses the mental health impact on both Philippine and American born Filipinos/as/x and the role psychotherapy can play in attaining clarity, peace and balance. A special episode that brings plenty of heart and substance to the complexities of the Filipino-American story. MABUHAY!!!

Cecille Ahrens LCSW, CEAP is honored to be a guest at the Across The County radio show with Mr. Noah Dingley on The Answer San Diego 1170/AM/96.1FM. Learn about Cecille’s latest project, a non-profit called PAPILLON WELLNESS, INC. whose vision is to disrupt the way we currently think about non profits and mental health care. Papillon’s mission is to serve those who cannot afford quality mental health care. Papillon is a 501c3 and is based out of San Diego, CA. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit PapillonWellness.Org.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP is a guest on The World on Wealth Show with hosts, CA Attorney Gary Quackenbush and Mr. Noah Dingley on The Answer San Diego 1170AM/96.1FM. Cecille talks about a highly effective trauma intervention called EMDR and shares her professional experience and personal views on the pandemic’s impact on our mental health. Lastly, the hosts and Cecille talk about the undeniable relationship between money and our mental health (and vice versa). Gary and Noah are passionate about mental health awareness. Listen up for a fun, funny and very informative episode!

In this episode, San Diego-based psychotherapist Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP talks about the devastating impact and long term effects of emotionally immature parenting (EIP). Learn about the characteristics of EIP and ways to heal and reclaim your personal power.

Despite our basic, biological need for sleep, many Americans are chronically sleep deprived and/or have difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep. Why is that and what can you do about it? And why should you care?

A certain amount of work stress is a part of life, however chronic and excessive workplace stress does not have to be your norm. This type of stress takes a real toll on our lives, including the development of mental health conditions. Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP talks about the real impact of occupational stress and effective ways to cope. Full of practical tips to empower yourself.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW shares her “Top 5” necessary elements for a healthy and satisfying relationship. Loving relationships need a solid foundation for it to survive and thrive. Healthy relationships require effort, patience, commitment and humility. In the end, we all yearn for love, acceptance and belonging. Here are Cecille’s building blocks for a healthier love, based on her 20+ years of experience working with people from all walks of life, as well as her own personal experiences as a human, wife, mom, daughter, friend, neighbor (etc.), trying to cultivate healthier relationships in her own life.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP talks about weight stigma, body shaming and all the big and small ways (micro aggressions) that create harm and perpetuate the false beauty myths. This episode will inspire, inform and discuss ways to push back against the culture, and real ways to reframe your experiences and connect with your body with loving-kindness.

This episode talks about the pervasive effects of limiting beliefs & negative cognitions and the central role that trauma plays in the self-loathing spiral. Cecille AHRENS, LCSW, CEAP also discusses risk and protective factors related to feelings of Inadequacy, including the ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

In this episode, Cecille talks about the web of destruction that trauma can have on our lives. Cecille breaks down the long-lasting, overt and covert ways Trauma plays out in our lives and why it is necessary to break free from our trauma bonds.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW talks about Shame vs. Guilt and why shame is “the cancer of the soul”. A general overview of the benefits of therapy, specifically EMDR and IFS, in addressing toxic shame.

OkWhat is grief? What is loss? And why does it hurt so much? In this episode, Cecille Ahrens, LCSW explores our fears around uncertainty and impermanence, why grief knocks us off our center. She also takes about normal vs. complicated grief, and ways to support ourselves.

In this episode, Cecille Ahrens talks about the complexity of infidelity with Across The County Radio host Mr. Noah Dingley, and the various reasons & risk factors that lead people to “cheat” on their partners. Plus some interesting stats!

You are not your goals. You are values. This is the first step in realizing your goals. There are predictable reasons why Resolutions and traditional goal setting methods don’t work. Cecille talks about the Why, Who, What, When, and How of successful and meaningful goal setting!

Did you know: Anxiety Disorders are the most common of all mental health conditions? Women are more prone to experience it than men? And It is highly treatable and manageable? Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP breaks down the protective functions of healthy anxiety and the symptoms of unhealthy anxiety or anxiety that causes us more harm than good.

Interview with Across The County radio (San Diego) with Mr. NOAH DINGLEY. Cecille shares self-assessment tips to help you recognize red flags and healthy coping skills you can apply to your life now, without spending a ton of money or without seeing a therapist!

Cecille talks about violent extremism, discusses risk factors and research and as always, encourages us all to practice open-mindedness, curiosity and kindness.

The United States is experiencing a period of great instability and divide. Cecille offers hope and objectivity, and invites us all to move towards peace & unity. “We are either part of the solution or the problem”. She urges us to reflect on the true meaning of Democracy, and to practice love, respect and tolerance “in a way that we never have before”.