EP. 9: The Power of Embracing Your Full Embodied Self with Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, PhD, LPC

Episode 9 February 27, 2025 00:32:11
EP. 9: The Power of Embracing Your Full Embodied Self with Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, PhD, LPC
Deconstructing Therapy
EP. 9: The Power of Embracing Your Full Embodied Self with Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, PhD, LPC

Feb 27 2025 | 00:32:11

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Show Notes

Summary

 In this conversation, Alefyah Taqui and Joey Tapia reconnect after years apart, exploring Joey's journey into therapy, his experiences with the deaf community, and the challenges he faced in his professional and personal life. Joey shares how his initial struggles in psychology led him to find his passion in rehabilitation counseling, particularly with the deaf and hard of hearing community. He reflects on overcoming insecurities related to his education and confronting internalized racism and homophobia. The discussion highlights the importance of authentic connections and building a supportive community, especially as a gay man navigating his identity within a predominantly brown community. In this conversation, Joey Tapia shares his journey of coming out, the support he received from his family, and the importance of finding a community that embraces his identity. He discusses the challenges of navigating cultural identity and the significance of being intentional about the spaces he occupies, especially in professional settings. The dialogue highlights the need for authenticity in therapy and the impact of experiential learning in creating a sense of belonging. Joey emphasizes the importance of connection and gratitude towards those who have supported him in his journey.

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Find Dr. Jose “Joey” Tapia, PhD,LPC:

Vanda Counseling Collective

https://www.vandacounseling.org/joey-tapia

Deaf Dove

Follow Dr. Joey:

IG: @dr.joeyt

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Find Alefyah:

Therapy/Consultation: ⁠www.taquitherapy.com⁠

Podcast Episodes: ⁠www.deconstructingtherapy.com⁠

IG: ⁠@taquitherapy⁠ & ⁠@deconstructingtherapy⁠

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Special Thanks: George Alvarez

 

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