Photo of a plant growing out of a coin jar. Text over the image reads, "Episode 250. The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide. Thriving Over Surviving: Growing a Practice without Burn Out. An Interview with Megan Gunnell, LMSW." A photo of Megan Gunnell is to the bottom right of the text.

Thriving Over Surviving: Growing a Practice without Burn Out – An interview with Megan Gunnell

, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Thriving Over Surviving: Growing a Practice without Burn Out, An Interview with Megan Gunnell, LMSW Curt and Katie interview Megan Gunnell, LMSW, coach, and Founder and Director of Thriving Well Institute. We explore: What changes are therapists…
Photo ID: A person writing in a notebook with text overlay "Episdoe 238: Should Private Practice Therapists Take Insurance?"

Should Private Practice Therapists Take Insurance?

, , , , , , ,
Should Private Practice Therapists Take Insurance? Curt and Katie chat about the latest data from SimplePractice on private practice clinicians billing insurance. We explore the most common set up for clinicians (a hybrid insurance/private…
Photo ID: A corded phone laying off the hook on a green couch with text overlay "Episode 237: When Clients Have to Manage Their Therapists"

When Clients Have to Manage Their Therapists

, , , , , , , , , ,
When Clients Have to Manage Their Therapists Curt and Katie chat about the work (or mental load) therapists often give to clients that is really ours. We talk about requiring our clients to do things that are not helpful to treatment like:…
Photo ID: Lego Princess Leia standing over the escape key on a keyboard with text overlay "Episode 227: The Return of Why Therapist Quit"

The Return of Why Therapists Quit

, , , , , , , , , , ,
The Return of Why Therapists Quit Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can maintain joy in their practice when they begin to feel burned out. We explore different ways to incorporate self-care into your life and practice, including making…
Photo ID: Two white couches perpendicular to each other in a bare shadowy room with text overlay "Episode 208: Post Pandemic Practice"

Post Pandemic Practice

, , , , , , ,
Post Pandemic Practice Curt and Katie chat about what our practices can look like post pandemic. We explore the creativity that the pandemic has inspired and what the clinical and business implications might be for continuing in flexible…
Quarantine Self-Care for Therapists

Quarantine Self-Care for Therapists

, , , , , , , , , , , ,
Quarantine Self-Care for Therapists Curt and Katie chat about the challenges for therapists during the pandemic. We look at what is unique to therapists’ experiences, causes of burnout, and ways in which therapists can work to protect their…
Creating Lucrative Relationships

Creating Lucrative Relationships

, , , , ,
I’ve written about networking before, but it was really in the frame that most therapists want or need to hear: why networking benefits your clients. Now – that hasn’t changed, but I want to talk more practically to the #ModernTherapists…
Starting a Therapist Podcast

Starting a Therapist Podcast

, , , , , , ,
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…
Now What?

Now What?

, , , , , ,
Each one of us has had to scramble to shift and change as our world has gone into crisis. Many of us have made a full switch to virtual meetings and sessions. There are economic uncertainties and there is emotional fall-out that we are navigating…
Recession-Proofing Your Practice

Recession-Proofing Your Practice

, , , , , , ,
Recession-Proofing Your Practice Curt and Katie talk about how to prepare for economic uncertainty as one of the ripple effects from COVID-19. We talk about practical suggestions of what you can do now to weather a recession as well as continue…