#ModernTherapistProblems Archives

Starting a Therapist Podcast

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Business, Efficiency, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Technology, Time Management

Starting a Therapist Podcast An interview with Joe Sanok, host of the Practice of the Practice podcast, on why, how, and when to start a podcast. Curt and Katie talk with Joe about what to consider when you’re a therapist with a bigger message.…

Financial Therapy

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Therapist Education

Financial Therapy An interview with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, about therapists talking about money with their clients. Curt and Katie talk with Lindsay about what therapists miss if they don’t bring money into the room. We look at the importance…

Exploring Trauma and the 12 Steps

#ModernTherapistProblems, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Education

Exploring Trauma and the 12 Steps An interview with Dr. Jamie Marich, on her revised book: Trauma and the 12 Steps, exploring how 12 Step programs can be trauma-informed. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Marich about how to interweave a trauma-focus…

Online therapy is here to stay

#ModernTherapistProblems, COVID-19, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Efficiency, Modern Therapist Blog, Supervision, Technology, Therapist Education

Online isn’t going away for therapists…the good and the bad The COVID-19 crisis forced the majority of the mental healthcare profession online—from graduate school training to supervision to delivery of services to clients. After the…

Work Harder Than Your Clients

#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

Work Harder Than Your Clients Curt and Katie chat about why and when you should ignore the advice to “not work harder than your clients.” We look at bias in goal-setting, managing risk, focusing on the client’s needs, and the importance…

Bi+ Erasure

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Therapist Education

Bi+ Erasure An interview with Dr. Mimi Hoang, Ph.D., about Bi+ Affirmative therapy and what therapists often get wrong about working with Bi+ people. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Mimi about how often Bi+ people are left out of the conversation…

Reigniting Therapy

#ModernTherapistProblems, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

Reigniting Therapy An interview with Dr. Daryl Chow regarding how to do effective therapy. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Chow about the ways in which therapists can improve clinically – looking at the relationship, the expectations of clients,…

Mission Driven Work

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Whole Person Therapist

Mission Driven Work Curt and Katie chat about walking your talk, sticking to your mission, and being strategic in how you incorporate new initiatives and perspectives into your work. We look at the tendency to take action without thinking about…

Therapy as a Political Act

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Deliberate Practice, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Supervision, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

Therapy as a Political Act An interview with Dr. Travis Heath, PhD, regarding the myth that therapists can remain neutral and be considered not “political”. Curt and Katie talk with Travis about how he perceives effective therapy and how…

Ally is a Verb

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Social Media

Ally is a Verb Curt and Katie chat about how to engage in ally work. We look at white fragility, helpful and harmful responses during times of crisis, and how to leverage privilege appropriately to work to address systemic racism and oppression.…