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

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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

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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…
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How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD

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How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki and Margaret Wehrenberg Curt and Katie chat with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW-C, MCC and Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D. about retirement for…
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Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice

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Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice Curt and Katie talk with Jonathan Seltzer, CEO of SimplePractice, about how the platform supports independent and group practice clinicians. Jonathan discusses SimplePractice’s mission to…
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The Initial Consultation Call: Setting the Foundation for Therapy

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The Initial Consultation Call: Setting the Foundation for Therapy Curt and Katie chat about consultation and intake phone calls — the crucial first step in the client–therapist relationship. They explore how to balance logistics with empathy,…
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What Do You Have to Offer? How Describing Your Ideal Client Might Be Repelling Good Enough Clients

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What Do You Have to Offer? How Describing Your Ideal Client Might Be Repelling Good Enough Clients Curt and Katie chat about common therapist marketing missteps, especially overly rigid “ideal client” language on websites and directories.…
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Special Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide on Relias

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Special Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide on Relias Curt and Katie talk with Candace Wallace, Chief Customer Officer, Relias. Candace discusses their mission to measurably improve the lives of vulnerable individuals and healthcare…
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Curt’s Guide to Life: Real-World Advice for Therapists Navigating Their Careers

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Curt’s Guide to Life: Real-World Advice for Therapists Navigating Their Careers Curt and Katie chat about the life lessons Curt has gathered throughout his professional journey—offering tangible, sometimes hilarious, and always human insights…
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The Business of Therapy: Surviving Economic and Industry Disruptions

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The Business of Therapy: Surviving Economic and Industry Disruptions Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can adapt to the changing business landscape of private practice, including fewer client inquiries, economic challenges, and increased…
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Therapy Insurance and Billing Trends for Private Practice in 2025: An Interview with Sanjana Sathya

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Therapy Insurance and Billing Trends for Private Practice in 2025: An Interview with Sanjana Sathya Curt and Katie chat with Sanjana Sathya, co-founder of Thrizer, about the current landscape of mental health billing and insurance. Drawing…