
The Crisis in College Mental Health: An Interview with Pardis Mahdavi, PhD
#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Crisis Management, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, SuicideThe Crisis in College Mental Health: An Interview with Pardis Mahdavi, PhD
Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk with Pardis Mahdavi, PhD about the growing mental-health crisis among college students and how higher education must evolve to meet…

Medical Necessity or Personal Growth? Why Documentation Matters in Therapy
#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist PodcastMedical Necessity or Personal Growth? Why Documentation Matters in Therapy
Curt and Katie talk about medical necessity in therapy documentation – what it is, how it shows up in clinical work, and why it matters for insurance reimbursement,…

Beyond Coping: Radical Healing in a World Not Built for Us – An Interview with José Rosario
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Whole Person TherapistBeyond Coping: Radical Healing in a World Not Built for Us – An Interview with José Rosario
Curt and Katie chat with José Rosario on cultural trauma, disability, and intersectionality in therapeutic work. We talk about the difference between…

Navigating Food, Body Image, and GLP-1 Medications: An Interview with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C
#ModernTherapistProblems, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Therapist EducationNavigating Food, Body Image, and GLP-1 Medications: An Interview with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C
Curt and Katie chat with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C, about how diet culture, medical messaging, and new medications like GLP-1s impact…

Somatic Therapy, Nervous System Regulation, and Expanding Capacity for Rest: An Interview with Linda Thai
#ModernTherapistProblems, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Special Populations, Whole Person TherapistSomatic Therapy, Nervous System Regulation, and Expanding Capacity for Rest: An Interview with Linda Thai
Curt and Katie chat with Linda Thai, LMSW, ERYT-200—a trauma therapist and educator specializing in brain- and body-based modalities…

The Initial Consultation Call: Setting the Foundation for Therapy
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Efficiency, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, ReferralsThe 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,…

Unmasking Shame, Myths, and Healing for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: An Interview with Jeremy Sachs
#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Therapist EducationUnmasking Shame, Myths, and Healing for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: An Interview with Jeremy Sachs
Curt and Katie chat with Jeremy Sachs, integrated therapist and Narrative Exposure Therapist, about working with male survivors of sexual…

Relational Healing, Neuroplasticity, and the Power of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Alexa Altman and Shira Myrow
#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Therapist EducationRelational Healing, Neuroplasticity, and the Power of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Alexa Altman and Shira Myrow
Curt and Katie chat with Dr. Alexa Altman, Ph.D., and Shira Myrow, MFT, co-founders of iPsychedelic Therapy,…

Advanced Minds, Unique Challenges: Therapeutic Approaches for Gifted Children
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special PopulationsAdvanced Minds, Unique Challenges: Therapeutic Approaches for Gifted Children
Curt and Katie chat about therapy for gifted children, including what makes this population unique, how asynchronous development affects emotional and behavioral…

Relational Self-Awareness and the Hard Truths of Couples Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Therapist EducationRelational Self-Awareness and the Hard Truths of Couples Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Curt and Katie chat with Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon about relational self-awareness, effective couples therapy, and the challenges therapists…