
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.…

Psychotherapy’s ‘Yes Man’ Problem
#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Blog, Social Media, Therapist EducationEarlier this week, I shared our most recent podcast episode in several online groups. Almost immediately, the content was challenged by someone who had obviously not listened to the episode because our guests are still in graduate school. Most…

Saying ‘Trust your gut’ is bad advice
Mentorship, Modern Therapist Blog, Social MediaYour first instinct is that this article is wrong.
Now reflect for a moment. Where did that feeling come from? What evidence do you have for that feeling? You’re only five sentences in, and you have made a decision about this…

SEO Guide for Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Rachna Jain
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Investment, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Networking, Referrals, Social Media, Technology
SEO Guide for Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Rachna Jain
An interview with Dr. Rachna Jain, of Profitable Popularity, talks with Curt and Katie about SEO best practices as well as things to consider when deciding what level of SEO to employ.…

In it for the Money?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Investment, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Social Media
In it for the Money?
Curt and Katie talk about money. We look at the financial needs of therapists, the perspective of clients and the public that we charge too much OR that we should not want money; the common martyrdom expectation that…

Black Mental Health
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Black Mental Health
An interview with Patrice Douglas, LMFT, talking about mental health stigma in the Black Community. Curt and Katie talk with Patrice about how she is working to decrease stigma and increase access to competent treatment…

Therapist Haters and Trolls
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Networking, Referrals, Self-Care, Social Media, Technology
Therapist Haters and Trolls
Curt and Katie talk about haters, heated online discourse that seems to delight in shaming other therapists, Schadenfreude, and the laziness of taking other people down while squandering the opportunity for creativity…

Not Your Typical Psychotherapist
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Not Your Typical Psychotherapist
An interview with Ernesto Segismundo, Jr., M.S. LMFT about what it means to be “not your typical psychotherapist.” Curt and Katie talk with Ernesto about the overlap with the #moderntherapist and how to…

Clinical Marketing
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Clinical Marketing
An interview with Katie Read, LMFT about what it means to be a Therapreneur and the frequent mistakes that therapists make when writing their websites. Curt and Katie interviewed Katie about the unique challenges for therapist…

How to Post Enough Stuff
Efficiency, Modern Therapist Blog, Social Media, Time ManagementEveryone tells you that all #ModernTherapists need to have a blog, a podcast, a newsletter, and tons of social media posts. That’s not totally true, but it certainly can be helpful to put some nice content out there to share with your audience.…