Podcast: The Art of Being a Therapist
This podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human experience in the therapy room.
We'll explore the realities of clinical work, professional growth, self-reflection, and the art of showing up authentically for others. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, a student, or simply passionate about mental health, we can't wait to share these conversations with you.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy, clinical supervision, consultation, medical advice, or other professional services. We are not your therapists, supervisors or consultants and listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic, supervisory, or consultative relationship. Always use your own professional judgment and seek appropriate support for your specific clinical or personal needs.
Podcast host bios:
Morgen Villegas, LCSW, LAC, ACS, is a therapist, writer, consultant, and an EMDR Approved Consultant. Through her practice, she specializes in helping women heal from trauma, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, and the lasting effects of overfunctioning and caregiving. Using a blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she helps clients reconnect with themselves and create lives that feel more authentic, spacious, and connected.
Morgen also provides consultation to EMDR therapists seeking greater confidence and nuance in working with complex trauma.
She is the author of Shadows to Light, a collection of stories and reflections on emotional neglect, motherhood, and breaking intergenerational cycles.
Morgen lives in Colorado with her husband, two sons, rescue dog Raven, and an ever-growing stack of library books waiting to be read.
To contact Morgen directly, click on the “contact me” section of this website.
Ashley Charbonneau, LCSW, LAC, ACS, is a therapist, evaluator, clinical supervisor, consultant, and educator. Her clinical expertise centers on working with individuals impacted by the legal system, grounded in a commitment to offender accountability, survivor healing, and restorative justice.
Ashley has developed multiple 45-hour training programs on clinical supervision and is the author of The Resilient Therapist (Bloomsbury, 2026) and Supporting Clients of Sexual Trauma: Establishing Safety, Processing Shame, and Fostering Healthy Intimacy (PESI, 2026). She provides training nationally on restorative justice, addiction, clinical supervision, working with individuals who have committed sexual offenses, professional boundaries in therapy, and mandatory reporting.
To contact Ashley directly, her website is: https://www.ensopllc.com/
Listen to The Art of Being a Therapist today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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For podcast interviews, articles, or other media inquiries, please reach out to me directly via email: morgen@vida-idilica.com
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No. This podcast is a creative and reflective work, not a therapeutic service or a replacement for therapy. If you’re seeking clinical support, you’re welcome to explore my therapy offerings separately on this site.
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This podcast is for graduate students in psychology, social work, and related fields, as well as therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human experience inside the therapy room.
Rated E for explicit—we don’t shy away from real talk or the occasional swear word.