Episode 178: FLASHBACK — Ripping the Bandaid Off Hurts, But We Have to Hurt to Heal [featuring Arielle Jordan]
In this flashback episode, Arielle Jordan shares her remarkable journey, including her niche in working with veterans, first responders, and the military community. She opens up about her personal experiences in the military, discussing the challenges, isolation, and grief she faced, particularly as a person of color.
Arielle and Patrick touch on the impact of military racism and the layers of loss within the military environment, evoking critical insights into the mental health challenges faced by BIPOC individuals.
Arielle bravely shares her grief journey, where she discusses the loss of her father, daughter, marriage, identity, and so much more. The emotional weight of her journey is palpable, and her resilience is truly inspiring.
This episode dives deep into why representation matters, and why advocacy in these spaces is equally as important.
More about Arielle:
Arielle Jordan, the visionary behind Mindset Quality, is a distinguished private practice owner, proudly standing at the intersection of black-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and woman-owned enterprises. As a licensed clinical professional counselor and nationally certified counselor, Arielle specializes in EMDR, PTSD, grief, and trauma, dedicating over eight years to empowering clients to overcome mental health challenges and unlock their fullest potential.
An Army Veteran and an ABD Ph.D. candidate in counselor education and supervision, Arielle brings a unique and invaluable perspective to her counseling practice. Her unwavering passion for teaching and advocacy for cultural diversity positions her as a staunch ally for clients from diverse backgrounds.
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Arielle's extensive training and qualifications in trauma-focused therapies, particularly EMDR, underscore her commitment to providing evidence-based treatment for individuals grappling with PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. She is also IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed, further enhancing her ability to explore the complexities of the human psyche and promote holistic healing.
Beyond her clinical prowess, Arielle is a captivating speaker who shares profound insights on topics such as using EMDR for traumatic loss, life after traumatic loss, microaggression in counseling, surviving child loss, and transforming pain into strength. Committed to the principle that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, she ensures her clients experience a safe and judgment-free environment.
Arielle Jordan is not only a skilled clinician but also a talented author, having penned several works on mental health, grief, and emotional wellness. Through her writing, she not only imparts valuable knowledge but also inspires personal growth, helping individuals discover hope within themselves.
As the driving force behind Mindset Quality, Arielle is shaping the landscape of mental health care, blending expertise, compassion, and advocacy, and incorporating IFS principles to create a lasting impact on the well-being of individuals and communities.
- Arielle's Offer: Free copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Space-Remembering-Thriving-Traumatic-ebook/dp/B0CJHY1S9T/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
- Arielle's Website: mindsetqualityllc.com
- Arielle's Instagram: instagram.com/mindsetqualitytherapy
- Arielle's Facebook: facebook.com/MindsetQualityLLC
- Arielle's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ariellejordanlcpc
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All Things Private Practice — 2025 & 2026 Retreats
All Things Private Practice has some amazing retreat experiences coming up in 2025 and 2026. Join us in Edinburgh, Scotland for the second Doubt Yourself, Do It Anyway Summit from July 14th to 17th, 2025! We have an incredible lineup of 12 speakers and offer 12 MBCCEs. If you're a leader or aspiring to start a group practice, join our Leadership Retreat in Chania, Crete, from September 6th to 11th. In 2026, we have two retreats in Queenstown, New Zealand. The first is for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs from March 1st to 8th, and the second retreat, Beyond Private Practice, focuses on moving beyond one-on-one therapy and creating alternative income streams from March 15th to 22nd. Spaces are limited, so check the links to sign up today. Doubt yourself, do it anyway! Doubt Yourself, Do It Anyway Summit in Scottland: https://www.empoweredescapes.com/scotland-july-2025-summit Leadership Retreat in Chania, Crete: https://www.empoweredescapes.com/greece-retreat-2025 Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs in Queenstown, New Zealand: https://www.allthingspractice.com/new-zealand-neurodivergent Beyond Private Practice in Queenstown, New Zealand: https://www.allthingspractice.com/new-zealand-income-streams
Alma
I want to thank Alma for sponsoring this episode. Building and managing the practice you want can be challenging. That’s why Alma offers tools and resources to help you build not just any practice, but your private practice. They’ll help you navigate insurance, access referrals who are the right fit for you, and efficiently manage administrative tasks — so you can spend less time on the details, and more time delivering great care. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Visit helloalma.com/ATPP to learn more.
