
What Should Not Be Normalized in Our Profession?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Burnout, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Self-Care, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Time Management, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceWhat Should Not Be Normalized in Our Profession?
Curt and Katie chat about a discussion that came up in the Modern Therapists Facebook group – What is something that you wish other therapists would stop pretending is normal. We explore the…

How Can Therapists Accept (and Impact) Technology?: An interview with Dr. David Cooper
#ModernTherapistProblems, Artificial Intelligence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Technology, Therapist EducationHow Can Therapists Accept (and Impact) Technology?: An interview with Dr. David Cooper
Curt and Katie chat with Dr. David Cooper of Therapists in Tech to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy. Dr. Cooper highlights…

Reviewing a Disciplinary Case on Suicidality, Erotic Transference, and Between-Session Communication: How do therapists hold appropriate boundaries?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Suicide, Therapist Education, Therapist SafetyReviewing a Disciplinary Case on Suicidality, Erotic Transference, and Between-Session Communication: How do therapists hold appropriate boundaries?
Curt and Katie chat about a disciplinary case against Dr. Eric Bergeman, highlighting key ethical…

What Therapists Need to Know About Immigration: An interview with Andy Strait
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special PopulationsWhat Therapists Need to Know About Immigration: An interview with Andy Strait
Curt and Katie chat with Andy R. Strait, Esq., about immigration policies, mental health, and the role of therapists in supporting immigrant clients. They explore…

Reacting to Regime Change: How Therapists Can Advocate for our Clients and Communities
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistReacting to Regime Change: How Therapists Can Advocate for our Clients and Communities
Curt and Katie chat about how the United States has shifted since the inauguration of President Trump. We look at how therapists can advocate for their clients…

When Your Client Dies By Suicide: An interview with Dr. Nina Gutin
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Crisis Management, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Suicide, Whole Person TherapistWhen Your Client Dies By Suicide: An interview with Dr. Nina Gutin
Curt and Katie chat with Nina J. Gutin, Ph.D. about to discuss the emotional, professional, and systemic impact of client suicide on clinicians. We break down the common reactions…

Stop Wasting Your Time on Awareness Campaigns
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Whole Person TherapistStop Wasting Your Time on Awareness Campaigns
Curt and Katie chat about the limitations of performative awareness campaigns and the need for action-oriented advocacy. Inspired by the article Stop Raising Awareness Already by Ann Christiano…

MFTs Providing Therapy Across State Lines Through License Portability in the United States: An interview with Roger Smith
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Therapist Education, WorkforceMFTs Providing Therapy Across State Lines Through License Portability in the United States: An interview with Roger Smith
Curt and Katie chat with Roger Smith, Chief Advocacy Officer and General Counsel for American Association of Marriage…

The Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health: An interview with Dr. Alyssa Dietz
#ModernTherapistProblems, Artificial Intelligence, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, TechnologyThe Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health: An interview with Dr. Alyssa Dietz
Curt and Katie chat with Dr. Alyssa Dietz, a clinical psychologist and digital mental health expert, about the evolving role of AI in therapy. Dr.…

Exploring Systemic Trauma and Relational Privilege with BIPOC and LGBTQI Couples: An interview with Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Whole Person TherapistExploring Systemic Trauma and Relational Privilege with BIPOC and LGBTQI Couples: An interview with Akilah Riley-Richardson
Curt and Katie chat with Akilah Riley Richardson, MSW about the challenges therapists face when working with BIPOC and…