Getting to the Couch is a mental health podcast that helps people overcome the barriers to starting and staying in therapy.

Hosted by Ben Santee, MA, LPC, and Flavio Da Silva, LMSW, CAADC, each episode explores the questions many people have about counseling, mental health, relationships, emotional wellness, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, LGBTQ+ concerns, child and family therapy, and the real-life challenges that prevent people from getting the help they deserve.

Whether you're considering therapy for the first time, currently working with a therapist, supporting a loved one, or you're a mental health professional looking for practical insights, this podcast offers evidence-informed conversations, expert guests, and honest discussions that make psychology understandable and approachable.

Topics include:

• How to find the right therapist
 • What happens during your first therapy session
 • Anxiety and depression
 • ADHD in children and adults
 • Trauma and PTSD
 • Relationships and attachment styles
 • Parenting and child therapy
 • Couples counseling
 • Addiction and recovery
 • LGBTQ+ mental health
 • Telehealth and online therapy
 • Hospitalization and transitioning back to outpatient care
 • Insurance and financial barriers to treatment
 • Mental health myths and stigma
 • Therapy techniques and treatment approaches
 • Self-advocacy in therapy
 • Emotional resilience and personal growth

Our goal is simple: remove the mystery from therapy so more people feel comfortable getting to the couch.

New episodes feature licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals sharing practical advice you can use in everyday life.

If you've ever wondered whether therapy is right for you, this podcast is for you.