Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ November 2024 This years Veterans day blog is very simple. I asked Veterans to offer advice to military members that are close to getting out of the military and/ or brand new veterans that recently got out of the military. We need to stay proactive in building our veteran community andContinue reading “Veterans helping Veterans”
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What I tell my patients
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 10-23-2024 There is no way to ever fully explain the magic that goes on in the therapy or consultation room. But, most therapists have their go to phrases, sayings, or feedback that has helped patients make more ground breaking revelations or soothed them during hard times. Not everything I say comesContinue reading “What I tell my patients”
The Rainbow after the Storm
10-13-2024 Interviewer: Elisa Escalante/ LCSW Interviewee: Katie Sheynkman Intro: Katie is one of my closest long term friends. We met in early 2015 at an MMA gym in Brooklyn. We bonded over grappling and punching each other in the face. We also bonded over relationship drama and break ups. We are there for each otherContinue reading “The Rainbow after the Storm”
The Situationship
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 09-02-2024 My friend showed me her journal entry about her mental struggles adapting to a situationship. She had allowed me to post the journal entry anonymously, and I will write my responses below the pictures. I love this journal entry from my Friend, because it’s talking about something that is soContinue reading “The Situationship”
Half Awake
Elisa A Escalante / LCSW/ 08- 18-2024 I’m half awake. Only half at play. Only half yours. Only half this day …will be mine. Only half my mind. Only half my fears, just half this body …. is here. I’m for the sky’s. My true demise… is my soul is gone. But the flesh isContinue reading “Half Awake”
Turtle Power (Staying fit through Mental health struggles)
Interviewer: Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ BJJ practitioner/ Author/ AF Veteran Interviewee: Dalton Seafler/ Personal Trainer/ Nutritionist/ Life Coach/ BJJ Practitioner 6-12-2024 Elisa: One of the first things that stood out and led me to want to tune into your Instagram stories is those morning affirmations you do. Very positive and motivating. When I wake up,Continue reading “Turtle Power (Staying fit through Mental health struggles)”
Veterans Lifestyle Magazine
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ May 4th, 2024 I am honored to have had my first magazine publication be in Veteran Lifestyle Magazine. This online magazine is dedicated to honoring veterans with diverse stories. Their mission statement also includes fostering community, celebrating triumphs, and empowering the voices of veterans and their family members. It’s Memorial DayContinue reading “Veterans Lifestyle Magazine”
Detox
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 12-04-2023 “What I’m trying to teach myself now is to learn how to go with the waves of life. Life can’t always be forced. We can’t always be at our best. Some weeks we will thrive, we will be on fire, and we will accomplish everything we want to and more.Continue reading “Detox”
You Need to Act ‘Right’
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 09-20-2023 It’s no secret that people compulsively run away from discomfort, or push away discomfort. They want to run away from emotions, push away other people’s emotions. They may want other’s to act or behave in a way that does not ‘trigger’ their emotions. With this comes the very prevalent andContinue reading “You Need to Act ‘Right’”
Hypocritical Therapist
Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 06-22-2023 “You should know better, you are a therapist….” “I want my therapist to not have flaws because I want to trust that they can guide me right.” “You’re not mentally ill though!” “How are you going to help someone when you have the same problem?” Oh… if I had aContinue reading “Hypocritical Therapist”
Functionally Mental 