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Spring Health Acquires Alma: What It Means for Independent Therapists

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If you follow The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide podcast, you know our core mission is protecting clinician agency against the "machine" of mental health. With the recent news that Spring Health is acquiring Alma, it appears that machine…
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Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training: An Interview with Marvin Vasquez

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Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training An Interview with Marvin Vasquez Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Marvin Vasquez for a second-year follow-up in the Becoming a Therapist special…
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Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – After Graduation: Starting a Therapy Career on a Nontraditional Path – An Interview with Derek Isetti

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After Graduation: Starting a Therapy Career on a Nontraditional Path - An Interview with Derek Isetti Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Derek Isetti for a second-year check-in as part of the Becoming a Therapist…
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Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – From Corporate Leadership to Counseling Advocacy: An Interview with Iris Wilson-Farley

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From Corporate Leadership to Counseling Advocacy: An Interview with Iris Wilson-Farley Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Iris Wilson-Farley for a second-year check-in as part of the Becoming a Therapist special…
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When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session

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When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session When does therapy actually begin—and when does a therapist’s responsibility start? In this host-led episode, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore…
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When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth – An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC

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When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth, An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy sit down with TJ Walsh, LPC to explore a growing concern in the mental health field: when therapy prioritizes relatability,…
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REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT

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REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT In this Reprise episode, Curt and Katie revisit their timely conversation with Angela Caldwell, LMFT on working with politically divided families. This episode explores…
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REPLAY – Therapy As a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

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Replay Episode: Therapy As a Political Act with Dr. Travis Heath In this reprise episode, Curt and Katie revisit their powerful conversation with Dr. Travis Heath on why therapy is inherently a political act. Originally recorded in June 2020,…
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How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations

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How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations Curt and Katie break down the pressures therapists face around the holidays. From performative rest to money anxiety…
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Bonus Episode! When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT

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When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT Curt and Katie chat with Dr. Ben Caldwell about the California Board of Behavioral Sciences’ newly proposed…