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When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Whole Person Therapist

When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session When does therapy actually begin—and when does a therapist’s responsibility start? In this host-led episode, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore…

When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth – An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC

#ModernTherapistProblems, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Whole Person Therapist

When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth, An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy sit down with TJ Walsh, LPC to explore a growing concern in the mental health field: when therapy prioritizes relatability,…

Image: Image of podcast episode titled “How Can Therapists Help Politically Divided Families?” featuring Angela Caldwell, LMFT. Replay of Episode 375. Background includes political party buttons.

REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT

#ModernTherapistProblems, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast

REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT In this Reprise episode, Curt and Katie revisit their timely conversation with Angela Caldwell, LMFT on working with politically divided families. This episode explores…

Image: Podcast episode titled “Therapy as a Political Act,” featuring Dr. Travis Heath, PhD, with an image of him speaking and a silhouette of two people in discussion.

REPLAY – Therapy As a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Whole Person Therapist

Replay Episode: Therapy As a Political Act with Dr. Travis Heath In this reprise episode, Curt and Katie revisit their powerful conversation with Dr. Travis Heath on why therapy is inherently a political act. Originally recorded in June 2020,…

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How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Time Management, Whole Person Therapist

How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations Curt and Katie break down the pressures therapists face around the holidays. From performative rest to money anxiety…

Bonus Episode! When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Supervision, Workforce

When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT Curt and Katie chat with Dr. Ben Caldwell about the California Board of Behavioral Sciences’ newly proposed…

Image: Podcast cover for Episode 448 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. The title reads “How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep.” Background shows a cozy bed with pillows. A circular inset displays a smiling woman with long brown hair and a purple top, labeled as Jessica Fink, LCSW-S. Text includes “An interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S” and the website “mtsgpodcast.com.”

How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S Curt and Katie chat with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, about what therapists get wrong about sleep, how to spot real sleep disorders, and what actually works when…

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Navigating Client Crises When Your Own Life Hits Hard

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

Navigating Client Crises When Your Own Life Hits Hard Curt and Katie explore the reality of managing client crises during the moments when therapists are least resourced: when life is busy, stressful, overwhelming, or hitting hard. They dig…

When Crisis Hits Home: How Therapists Can Survive and Support Each Other — An Interview with Jeanine Rousso

#ModernTherapistProblems, Crisis Management, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

When Crisis Hits Home: How Therapists Can Survive and Support Each Other — An Interview with Jeanine Rousso Curt and Katie chat with Jeanine Rousso, a licensed counselor and supervisor in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina and founder of…

Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays

#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays In this podcast episode: Navigating emotional boundaries and family dynamics as a therapist during the holidays Curt Widhalm and Katie…

Image: Podcast cover for The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, Episode 444. The title reads: “Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go.” The background shows a silhouette of a person standing on a beach at sunset, with a vivid, colorful sky. The episode number appears at the top, and the website "mtsgpodcast.com" is listed at the bottom.

Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go Curt and Katie discuss career design, burnout, and how to plan for the final stages of a therapy career. In this episode of The Modern Therapist’s Survival…

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When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Business, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas Curt and Katie chat with Ofra Obejas, LCSW (Retired), about the emotional realities of burnout and retirement for therapists. Ofra shares her honest reflections after realizing…

When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session

When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth – An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC

REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT

REPLAY – Therapy As a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations

Bonus Episode! When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT

How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S

Navigating Client Crises When Your Own Life Hits Hard

When Crisis Hits Home: How Therapists Can Survive and Support Each Other — An Interview with Jeanine Rousso

Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays

Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go

When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas

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