In this episode, we sit down with Christia Rogers, licensed therapist and founder of Bridges to Crossroads, to explore her counseling journey, her passion for creating safe spaces for emerging therapists from marginalized communities, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From self-care practices to navigating social media boundaries, Christia offers invaluable insight into what it truly means to “check in with yourself” and why community-driven support matters in mental health.

Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Meet Christia Rogers

01:14 Designing a Retreat for Emerging Therapists

01:42 The Importance of Self-Care for Therapists

03:34 Christia's Journey into Counseling

04:20 Building Bridges to Crossroads Counseling

07:50 Challenges in the Mental Health Industry

10:07 Balancing Work and Self-Care

12:44 Defining Mental Health

14:26 Checking In with Yourself

19:26 The Associate Academy

21:41 Therapist Approaches and Philosophies

22:13 The Associate Academy Framework

23:52 Navigating Social Media Compliance

29:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life

34:13 Celebrating Successes and Overcoming Challenges

36:40 Final Thoughts and Motivational Moment

Key Takeaways

• A retreat for emerging therapists would focus on belonging, cultural safety, and resilience — with the core lesson being that you are enough as you are.
• Christia’s path into counselling grew from her deep empathy and experience in the intensive care industry, which shaped her perspective on human needs.
• Starting her own practice gave her freedom, authenticity, and purpose that she couldn’t fully express working under others.
• Self-care for therapists goes beyond surface-level relaxation — it’s about boundaries, reflection, and honouring personal needs.
• “Checking in with yourself” means taking intentional pauses to acknowledge your emotional state, identify needs, and take small steps to realign.
• The Associate Academy was created to guide new therapists, helping them grow in confidence and compliance while honouring the meaning behind their work.
• Social media can be tricky for therapists — but Christia teaches ways to share supportive insights while staying ethical and compliant.
• Her journey wasn’t without doubts, but resilience, mentorship, and community kept her moving forward.
• A proud moment in her journey is celebrating the growth of her practice and the many clients and associates she’s supported.

Christia Rogers is a licensed therapist and founder of Bridges to Crossroads, a practice dedicated to providing culturally competent and accessible mental health care. Through her work, she not only supports clients but also mentors emerging therapists through the Associate Academy, a program designed to empower and prepare new professionals for sustainable success in the field.

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• Website: bridgestocrossroads.net
• Instagram: @bridgestocrossroads
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiarogers/

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