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Light Up The Couch

Elizabeth Irias

Booking Overview

This is a continuing-education interview podcast focused on practical, culturally responsive mental health care, featuring licensed clinicians and subject-matter experts who teach professional audiences. Agencies could credibly pitch licensed therapists, clinical educators, and specialized mental health experts on topics such as trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, PMDD, and clinical identity; booking difficulty is medium because strong professional credentials and relevant teaching expertise appear more important than celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 274

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.4k subscribers

Instagram: 3.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@clearlyclinical.com

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Host

Elizabeth Irias - Elizabeth Irias is a licensed marriage and family therapist who interviews mental health clinicians and subject-matter experts about evidence-informed clinical practice.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed mental health clinicians, clinical educators, and specialized subject-matter experts with substantial expertise relevant to professional practice and the ability to provide practical continuing-education content.
Required Achievements:  
Advanced clinical licensure or doctoral-level training, Specialized expertise in a defined mental health topic, Experience educating clinicians or presenting professional training

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Shiro Perera Torquato - Recognition, Assessment, And Support For Sensory Processing Differences And Their Effects On Behavior, School Functioning, And Daily Life.

Lisa Kays - Supporting Parents And Caregivers When Possible Child Neurodivergence, Sensory Needs, Learning Differences, Or Medical Complexity Contribute To Family Stress.

Monique Gonzalez - Recognizing And Responding To Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Including Its Effects On Mood, Cognition, Relationships, Functioning, Assessment, Treatment, And Culturally Responsive Care.

Wendy Ashley - Positionality, Identity, Power, Privilege, Lived Experience, Cultural Humility, Reflexivity, And The Myth Of Neutrality In Clinical Practice.

Trish Yonker - Trauma-informed Care For Foster And Adoptive Families, Including Safety, Stability, Disrupted Relationships, Caregiver Support, And Developmental Needs.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care, Neurodiversity, Clinical Practice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Light Up The Couch
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Sleep Out of Sync: Identifying and Treating Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Ep. 280

October 01, 2026

Jessica Fink, LCSW, explores circadian rhythm disorders and how mismatches between the body’s internal clock and everyday schedules can be mistaken for insomnia, depression, or behavioral problems. She discusses clinical assessment, diagnostic criteria, and helpful referrals and interventions. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE a...

Sensory Processing Disorder Revisited: Recognition, Assessment, and Support, Ep. 279

September 16, 2026

Dr. Shiro Perera Torquato revisits sensory processing differences, reflecting on what has changed in clinical understanding since her 2019 Clearly Clinical interview. She explores how sensory needs can affect behavior, school functioning, and daily life. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ...

When a Parent’s Stress Tells a Bigger Story: Exploring Possible Child Neurodivergence in Adult Therapy, Ep. 278

August 26, 2026

Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW, explores how clinicians can support parents and caregivers when a child’s possible neurodivergence, sensory needs, learning differences, or medical complexity may be contributing to family stress. This conversation invites clinicians to move beyond parent-blaming frameworks, ask more curious and contextual questions, and help caregivers connect with appropriate assessment, school-based supports, and referral resources. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credi...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Light Up The Couch?

Light Up The Couch is hosted by Elizabeth Irias. Its publicly listed email is info@clearlyclinical.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Light Up The Couch?

The publicly listed email for Light Up The Couch: info@clearlyclinical.com.

How many listeners does Light Up The Couch have?

Podseeker estimates Light Up The Couch reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Light Up The Couch?

Light Up The Couch typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed mental health clinicians, clinical educators, and specialized subject-matter experts with substantial expertise relevant to professional practice and the ability to provide practical continuing-education content. Common among recent guests: Advanced clinical licensure or doctoral-level training; Specialized expertise in a defined mental health topic; Experience educating clinicians or presenting professional training. Recent guests include Dr. Shiro Perera Torquato, Lisa Kays, and Monique Gonzalez.

How hard is it to get booked on Light Up The Couch?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Light Up The Couch cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care, Neurodiversity, and Clinical Practice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@clearlyclinical.com

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