Skeptics and Outliers Archives - Therapy Reimagined

How Do Therapists Get Paid?

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Efficiency, Investment, Modern Therapist Podcast, Modern Therapist's Consumer Guide, Money, Skeptics and Outliers, Workforce

Curt 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…

Photo ID: A wooden walkway surrounded by grass and flowers that leads out to the ocean with a photo of Patrick Teahan to one side and text overlay "Episode 389: Going No Contact, Relationship Recovery, and the NY Times: An interview with Patrick Teahan, LICSW"

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 Therapist

Going 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…

Photo ID: A partially open laptop with a desert sunset on the screen. The light from the laptop screen is the only light, the laptop is otherwise surrounded by darkness. Text overlay reads "Episode 385: Is Artificial Intelligence Bringing Bias into Mental Health Treatment?"

Is Artificial Intelligence Bringing Bias into Mental Health Treatment?

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Technology

Is 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…

Photo ID: A magnifying glass sitting on a blue surface with a photo of Monica Blied to one side and text overlay "Episode 384: Why Are So Many Adults Getting Diagnosed with ADHD and Autism? An interview with Dr. Monica Blied"

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 Therapist

Why 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…

Photo ID: A robot sitting on a bench and working with something that looks across between a book and a tablet with photo of Ben Caldwell to one side and text overlay "Episode 383: AI Therapy is Already Here: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell"

AI Therapy is Already Here: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell

Business, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Technology, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

AI 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…

Photo ID: Light streaming in through stained glass windows into an unlit space with a photo of Jamie Marich to one side and text overlay "Episode 380: Navigating Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, and Lies About God: An interview with Dr. Jamie Marich"

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 Therapist

Navigating 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 Therapist

Do 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…

Photo ID: Seats in a darkened conference room with a photo of Linda Thai to one side and text overlay "Episode 377: Are Therapist Conferences Elitist? An interview with Linda Thai, LMSW"

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 Therapist

Are 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,…

Photo ID: A blue couch in front of a window looking out on a daytime sky with clouds and text overlay "Episode 376: How Much is Too Much? Thoughts on therapists being too branded, niched, and political"

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 Therapist

How 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…

Photo ID: Political buttons and stickers, a mix of donkeys, elephants and American flags with a photo of Angela Caldwell to one side and text overlay "Episode 375: How Can Therapists Help Politically Divided Families: An interview with Angela Caldwell, LMFT"

How Can Therapists Help Politically Divided Families: An interview with Angela Caldwell, LMFT

#ModernTherapistProblems, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations

How Can Therapists Help Politically Divided Families? : An interview with Angela Caldwell, LMFT Curt and Katie interview Angela Caldwell, LMFT about family therapy for politically divided families. We explore what therapists get wrong when…