Photo ID: A blue, green and purple fractal with photos of Curley Bonds and Henry Stern to one side and text overlay "Episode 206: Serious Mental Illness and Homelessness - Special Series: Fixing Mental Health - An Interview with Dr. Curley Bonds, MD, CMO and Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles)"

Serious Mental Illness and Homelessness, An Interview with Senator Henry Stern and Dr. Curley Bonds

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Serious Mental Illness and Homelessness, An Interview with Senator Henry Stern and Dr. Curley Bonds An interview with California State Senator Henry Stern and Dr. Curley Bonds, Chief Medical Officer for Los Angeles County Department of Mental…
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It’s NOT a Chemical Imbalance, An Interview with Dr. Kristen Syme

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It’s NOT a Chemical Imbalance, An Interview with Dr. Kristen Syme An interview with Dr. Kristen Syme on the situational and cultural impacts on depression.  Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Syme about the role anthropology can play in helping…
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Bilingual Supervision: An Interview with Adriana Rodriguez, LMFT

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Bilingual Supervision: An Interview with Adriana Rodriguez, LMFT An interview with Adriana Rodriguez, LMFT, about how to support bilingual, bicultural therapists. Curt and Katie talk with Adriana about her experiences as a clinician as well…
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Episode 200

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Episode 200: Mail Bag! Curt and Katie reflect on 200 episodes, answer questions and respond to feedback from listeners. We explore the tension between making a good living and providing affordable mental health care to consumers. We dig into…
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Negotiating Sliding Scale

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Negotiating Sliding Scale Curt and Katie chat about the pros and cons of sliding your fee for therapy services. We look at the theories around fee-setting, sliding fee scales, and conversations around money. We discuss what actually makes…
Taking a Shot at Vaccinations

Taking a Shot at Vaccinations

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Taking a Shot at Vaccinations Curt and Katie chat about Covid vaccinations and how that will impact your work as a therapist. We look at who can be required to get a vaccine, what accommodations can be made for people who do not want to (or…
Malpractice is No Joke

Malpractice is No Joke

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Malpractice is No Joke An interview with Rachel Warners of CPH & Associates on the ins and outs of liability insurance. Curt and Katie talk with Rachel about some myths related to therapist liability, the best practices in getting (and…
Don't Take Tax Advice from Therapists

Don’t Take Tax Advice from Therapists

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Don’t Take Tax Advice from Therapists An interview with Julie Herres of GreenOak Accounting on why you shouldn’t take tax advice from random therapists in a Facebook Group. Curt and Katie talk with Julie about common mistakes therapists…
Noteworthy Documentation

Noteworthy Documentation: An Interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT

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Noteworthy Documentation: An Interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT about some basic documentation information as well as updates relevant to the 21st Century Cures Act. Curt and Katie talk with Ben…
Online Therapy Apps

Online Therapy Apps

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Online Therapy Apps Curt and Katie chat about online platforms that hire clinicians to provide therapy through their apps. We look at how companies like Talkspace and BetterHelp operate related to their workforce, customer data use, and effective…