The Podcast
In Theory & Practice demystifies therapy a bit by explaining theories that guide talk therapy as well as what working within that theory might look like in a session.
In each episode Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Birch Cooper (LMHC-D) invites you into his Manhattan office for a few minutes of theory. He is then joined by two New York City stand-up comedians that share a personal story about the episode’s theme: leadership, motivation or change.
Other reoccurring segments include: defining our terms, inspiring stories by Stacey, and a rant about a relatable frustration coupled with helpful intervention.
Our first three episodes on Leadership, Motivation and Change will be released in September of 2026. Additional episodes will be added as scheduling permits.
In Theory & Practice: Promo
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In Theory & Practice: Leadership
Therapist Birch Cooper, LMHC-D welcomes you to his Manhattan office to share how he works with individuals in leadership roles by going over decision making as a spectrum, elaborating on three leadership styles and illustrating how the styles can be contrasted in moments when leaders are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. He is joined by Ayanna Dookie and Anthony Moore from New Yorks stand-up community, and the episode is closed out with an inspiring story by Stacey as well as a segment that pairs a relatable frustration with a therapeutic intervention.
In Theory & Practice: Motivation
After welcoming you to his Manhattan office, Therapist Birch Cooper. LMHC-D shares theories, foundations and some tips on staying motivated while working toward long-term goals. He is joined by New York City stand-up comedian Nore Davis and improv comedian Molly Ledbetter who both share a personal story about motivation. Stacey will narrate and inspiring story and the episode will end with our segment that pairs a relatable, real-world frustration with an actual, therapeutic intervention.
In Theory & Practice: Change
Welcome to Licensed Mental Health Counselor Birch Cooper's Manhattan office where he shares a foundational theory on the stages and process of change. After a few minutes of theory, he is joined by New York City, stand-up comedians Chanel Ali and TaTa Sherise who each share a personal story about change. Stacey will narrate an inspiring story for her, "Sincerely, Stacey." segment and a relatable frustration will be shared along with a helpful therapeutic intervention that helps one seek out, witness and remember the daily kindness of others.