In the News Archives - Therapy Reimagined

The Practicalities of Mental Health and Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth: An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Referrals, Special Populations

The Practicalities of Mental Health and Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth: An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW Curt and Katie interview Jordan Held, LCSW, about gender affirming care, trans mental health, the practicalities of transition…

Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Social Media, Whole Person Therapist

Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT Curt and Katie interview Danah Davis Williams, LMFT on the portrayals of mental health and therapy in the media. We explore responsible portrayals…

Beware of Scams Targeting Therapists

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Technology, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety

Beware of Scams Targeting Therapists Curt and Katie discuss common scams that specifically target therapists. We look at how to identify scams or sketchy business practices that can be very confusing as well as dangerous to clinicians. We also…

Photo of tattered stuffed teddy bear left behind on the side walk. Text overlay "Episode 261: The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse"

The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety

The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse Curt and Katie discuss the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences case against Barbara Dixon, LMFT who failed to report child abuse for Gabriel Fernandez and Anthony Avalos who both subsequently…

Is the Counseling Compact Good for Therapists?

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Technology, Workforce

Is the Counseling Compact Good for Therapists? Curt and Katie chat about the brand-new Counseling Compact and what therapists may not know or understand about these interstate agreements. We explore the proposed benefits as well as the potential…

Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian Immigrants, Refugees, and Dreamers: An Interview with Soo Jin Lee

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

Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian Immigrants, Refugees, and Dreamers: An Interview with Soo Jin Lee Curt and Katie interview Soo Jin Lee, LMFT on the clinical implications of working with Asian American immigrants, refugees, and…

What is Eco Anxiety? An Interview with Dr. Thomas Doherty

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Whole Person Therapist

What is Eco Anxiety? An Interview with Dr. Thomas Doherty Curt and Katie interview Dr. Thomas Doherty about Eco Anxiety. We look at the history of eco anxiety, what therapists should know about the environment, the concept of environmental…

Photo of an open book. Text over the image reads, "Episode 249. The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide. What's New in the DSM-5-TR? An interview with Dr. Michael B. First." A photo of Dr. Michael B. First is to the bottom right of the text.

What’s New in the DSM-5-TR? An interview with Dr. Michael B. First

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Suicide, Therapist Education

What’s New in the DSM-5-TR? Curt and Katie interview Dr. Michael B. First, MD, editor and co-chair of the American Psychiatric Associations’ DSM-5 Text revision, coming out March 2022. We explore: What are the differences between a full…

Conspiracy Theories in Your Office

#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers

Conspiracy Theories in Your Office Curt and Katie chat about clients who bring conspiracy theories into therapy. We talk about differentiating between psychosis and believing in conspiracy theories, the characteristics of folks who may be likely…

Advocacy in the Wake of Looming Mental Healthcare Workforce Shortages

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Burnout, Business, COVID-19, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Workforce

Advocacy in the Wake of Looming Mental Healthcare Workforce Shortages Curt and Katie chat about the looming (and current) mental health workforce shortages. We talk about the exodus of mental health providers, legislation and proposed bills…