Entries by Katie Vernoy

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Integrative Psychiatry

Integrative Psychiatry An interview with Lana Benedek, MD, integrative psychiatrist, on how psychiatry can be practiced differently (not just prescribing medication). Curt and Katie talk with Lana about the importance of focusing on the whole person and incorporating lifestyle changes and commonsense health practices like diet, exercise, sleep and mindfulness in the quest for sustained […]

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Beyond Selling the Couch, An Interview with Melvin Varghese, PhD

Beyond Selling the Couch, An Interview with Melvin Varghese, PhD An interview with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D., on how he has created and nurtured three therapist-related businesses. Curt and Katie talk with him about how he decided what to create and how he manages these endeavors. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to […]

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Managing Chronic Pain and Illness: An interview with Daniela Paolone, LMFT

Managing Chronic Pain and Illness: An interview with Daniela Paolone, LMFT An interview with Daniela Paolone, LMFT about how she treats clients with chronic pain and illnesses while navigating her own diagnosis. Curt and Katie talked with Daniela about how typical therapy doesn’t work for these clients, providing practical strategies for treatment and therapist self-care. […]

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On the APA Guidelines for Boys and Men

On the APA Guidelines for Boys and Men Curt and Katie talk about the 2018 APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. We talk about the definition of masculinity and each of the guidelines, looking at what they explain well and where they miss the mark. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what […]

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Open to Opportunity: An Interview with Anita Avedian, LMFT

Open to Opportunity: An Interview with Anita Avedian, LMFT An interview with Anita Avedian, LMFT, CAMS-IV, about her ability to identify opportunities for entrepreneurship. Curt and Katie talk with her about how she has thrived as a therapist and a business owner, even though she doesn’t see herself as a “visionary” or “strategist.” It’s time […]

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When is it Discrimination?

When is it Discrimination? Curt and Katie talk about how niche, safety considerations, or competence can be used by therapists to discriminate against specific classes of people. Specifically looking at therapists who decide to no longer work with men. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you […]