In this episode of Meghan’s Place: Conversations on Healing, brought to you by Advent Group Ministries, I had the privilege of sitting down with therapist Brianna Mauntz for a meaningful and down to earth conversation about mental health and what it really looks like to heal.

Brianna’s path into counseling was shaped by her own experiences with anxiety and grief counseling. Those seasons not only deepened her empathy, but also inspired her to become the kind of support she once needed. Before becoming a therapist, she worked as a preschool teacher, and that background continues to shape the way she connects with children, teens, and young adults. She brings a steady, thoughtful presence to the therapy space and has a heart for walking with people through life transitions, anxiety, grief, and the everyday challenges that come with being human.

In our conversation, we talk about what first drew her to this work and what helps her stay grounded and care for her own mental health. Brianna shares what she wishes more people understood about therapy, especially the misconceptions that can keep someone from reaching out. We also explore the idea that you do not have to be in crisis to benefit from counseling. She offers insight into some of the quieter signs that extra support could be helpful, even when life does not look overwhelming from the outside.

This episode is honest, compassionate, and full of practical encouragement. If you have ever wondered whether therapy is “for you,” or if you simply want to better understand your own mental and emotional health, I hope this conversation meets you right where you are.

Music Credit: Fresh Lift © 2016 by Shane Ivers