
Working for 988: Insider Perspectives
#ModernTherapistProblems, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Suicide, TechnologyWorking for 988: Insider Perspectives
Curt and Katie received feedback on our recent one year follow-up episode on the rollout of 988. We received responses from a person who was working within the 988 system as well as someone who started…

How Do Therapists Get Paid?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Efficiency, Investment, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Skeptics and Outliers, WorkforceCurt and Katie chat about how community mental health as well as insurance, hybrid, or private pay practices get money and pay their workers. We emphasize the importance of recognizing the financial realities of the mental health profession…

Going No Contact, Relationship Recovery, and the NY Times: An interview with Patrick Teahan, LICSW
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Crisis Management, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistGoing No Contact, Relationship Recovery, and the NY Times: An interview with Patrick Teahan, LICSW
Curt and Katie interview Patrick Teahan, LICSW after he was featured in an article on going no contact in the New York Times. We explored his…

Is Artificial Intelligence Bringing Bias into Mental Health Treatment?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, TechnologyIs Artificial Intelligence Bringing Bias into Mental Health Treatment?
Curt and Katie chat about the responsibility therapists hold when they use AI applications for their therapy practices. We explore where bias can show up and how AI compares…

Why Are So Many Adults Getting Diagnosed with ADHD and Autism? An interview with Dr. Monica Blied
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistWhy Are So Many Adults Getting Diagnosed with ADHD and Autism?: An interview with Dr. Monica Blied
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Monica Blied about adults getting diagnosed later in life with Autism and/or ADHD. We look at why people (especially…

AI Therapy is Already Here: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell
Artificial Intelligence, Business, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Technology, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistAI Therapy is Already Here: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Ben Caldwell about the state of Artificial Intelligence in therapy. We look at the “AI Therapists” that are already working as well as how they…

Navigating Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, and Lies About God: An interview with Dr. Jamie Marich
#ModernTherapistProblems, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Whole Person TherapistNavigating Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, and Lies About God: An interview with Dr. Jamie Marich
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Jamie Marich about her new book coming out in October 2024, You Lied to Me About God. We explore the impacts of…

Do Therapists Lie to Their Clients?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Safety, Whole Person TherapistDo Therapists Lie to Their Clients?
Curt and Katie chat about whether therapists are dishonest and whether they should be. We received a request from a listener to talk about the idea that therapists lie to their clients. We look at what types…

Are Therapist Conferences Elitist? An interview with Linda Thai, LMSW
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Networking, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistAre Therapist Conferences Elitist? An interview with Linda Thai, LMSW
Curt and Katie interview Linda Thai on her experiences as a conference attendee, keynote speaker, and educator. We discussed the need for more accessible, community-centric,…

How Much is Too Much? Thoughts on therapists being too branded, niched, and political
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Whole Person TherapistHow Much is Too Much? Thoughts on therapists being too branded, niched, and political
Curt and Katie chat about the delicate balance between authenticity and influence in therapy, with a focus on avoiding bias and discrimination while still…