Original Air Date: January 30th, 2023

Joining me on this episode is my guest Jessica Brito. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Take Control Therapeutic Services. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Social Work from USC. She is an Ambassador for Triumph foundation which is an organization that provides outreach to those living with spinal cord injury. She is also the Co-Founder of Read Amigas, a book club dedicated to leading women in self-care. As a Latinx woman living in a wheelchair she works to provide services to diverse people. 

In this episode, Jessica discusses:

• Her personal story and how it led to working with others who experience medical and health trauma.
• What is medical and health trauma?
• How the body stores trauma
• Chronic health issues
• How therapy can help and what therapy looks like for disability and chronic health issues

Jessica’s Website: https://takecontroltherapy.com/ 

Jessica’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@takecontroltherapy6230 

Jessica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takecontroltherapy/ 

Jessica’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takecontroltherapy/

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To find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here: https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/

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