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Why You’re Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour

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Why You’re Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour If you’re exhausted in private practice - even with what looks like a manageable caseload - you’re not imagining it. Seeing 20 or 25 clients a week does…
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Burnout Recovery in a Failing System: ACT, Moral Injury & Reclaiming Agency – An Interview with Shaina Siber, LCSW

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Burnout Recovery in a Failing System: ACT, Moral Injury & Reclaiming Agency – An Interview with Shaina Siber, LCSW Curt and Katie talk with Shaina Siber, LCSW, about what it means to practice therapy in a system that feels increasingly…
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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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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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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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Special Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide on Buying Time, LLC

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Special Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide on Buying Time, LLC Curt and Katie talk with Bibi Goldstein, of Buying Time, who provides virtual assistant services for therapists. Bibi shares her journey from starting a personal assistant…
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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…
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How Do Therapists Get Paid?

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How Do Therapists Get Paid? Curt and Katie chat about how community mental health as well as insurance, hybrid, or private pay practices get money and pay their workers. We emphasize the importance of recognizing the financial realities of…
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How to Scale Your Therapy Practice to 7 Figures So You Can Sell It: An interview with Nicole McCance

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How to Scale Your Therapy Practice to 7 Figures So You Can Sell It: An interview with Nicole McCance Curt and Katie interview Nicole McCance about her journey to selling her 7-figure group therapy practice. We look at common challenges therapists…