Therapy By Choice

"Where’s My Easter Basket?"

Ever wonder why you may secretly (deep down) miss receiving an Easter basket? Join host Robyne Vance for this special BONUS episode where she'll discuss the emotional complexity behind not receiving an Easter basket and offers practical ways to cope. 

Types of Communication Styles

Join your host, Robyne Vance for the Season 1 Finale as she provides information on why communication is so important, gives breakdown of the four main styles of communication and offers easy to follow, practical advice on how to work towards an improved style of communication. 
***Season 2 coming in June 2025***

In The Field Series: Chatting with Jana from Mind By Design

Join your host Robyne Vance for this episode which is a part of the "In The Field" series where we talk to specialists and providers in the field of mental health who can offer insight, expert guidance and knowledge. 
In this episode, we chat with Jana Parker, LEP, ABSNP about her career as a licensed educational psychologist and her private practice, Mind by Design. She'll speak about the role and importance of evaluations for neurodevelopmental disorders and offer some advice to caregivers. Jana also participates in a round of "Robyne's Random Reflections." 
ABOUT JANA
Jana is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and the owner of Mind by Design, a multidisciplinary group practice in Campbell, California. Her team specializes in diagnosing and supporting children, teens, and young adults with educational and developmental challenges, as well as supporting their parents. Jana is also the host of the Empower LEP Podcast and the Empower LEP platform, where she mentors school psychologists transitioning into private practice. She is passionate about fostering sustainable, impactful careers while delivering exceptional care to clients.
CONTACT INFORMATION
www.themindbydesign.com
www.empowerlep.com
@themindbydesign @empowerlep (on FB and IG)

Goldilocks and the Three Therapists: How to Find the Right Therapist for You

Join your host, Robyne Vance as she provides easy to follow, practical advice on how to find a talk therapist that is the right fit for your needs. She'll discuss practical considerations, what questions to ask and will offer some insider knowledge designed to maximize your search for finding someone who is "just right."

Types of Mental Health Professionals

Join your host, Robyne Vance as she provides a breakdown of the most common types of mental health professionals there are and their roles. 

When Is It Time To Seek Therapy?

In this episode, we will be discussing reasons for seeking therapy, some signs it may be time to seek therapy and an overview of some of the features and options of individual, couples and family therapy.

In The Field Series: Chatting with Leah from Therapy By Choice

Join host Robyne Vance for this episode which is a part of the "In The Field" series where we talk to specialists and providers in the field of mental health who can offer insight, expert guidance and knowledge. 
In this episode, we chat with the owner and CEO of Therapy By Choice, Leah Elvitsky, LMFT about her background and journey to starting the practice. Leah also participates in a round of "Robyne's Random Reflections." 
Leah started Therapy By Choice in December 2019 in Campbell, California with the hopes of establishing long term therapy for couples and individuals during major life transitions.
Leah can be reached at leah@therapybychoice.com and works out of the office located in San Jose as well as our new office located in Palo Alto!

It's The Most...Stressful Time of the Year? Coping with Holiday Stress

In this episode we discuss reasons for holiday stress and tips on navigating the holiday season with your mental health intact!

Introduction to Your Host

In this episode, the listener is introduced to the host for the Therapy By Choice podcast, Robyne Vance, AMFT.