Pursuing Happiness as a Therapist: An interview with Stevon Lewis, LMFT
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Efficiency, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Whole Person TherapistPursuing Happiness as a Therapist: An interview with Stevon Lewis, LMFT
Curt and Katie interview Stevon Lewis, LMFT, about how he makes his career more sustainable. We look at his current philosophies around low effort, alignment, and fun.…
On The Move: How Run Walk Talk Therapy Reshapes Mental Health An interview with Sepideh Saremi, LCSW
Authentic Self, Business, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Whole Person TherapistOn The Move: How Run Walk Talk Therapy Reshapes Mental Health An interview with Sepideh Saremi, LCSW
Curt and Katie interview Sepideh Saremi, LCSW, on her therapy model, Run Walk Talk. We look at the practicalities and clinical benefit of including…
What Can Therapists Do About the Loneliness Epidemic?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Suicide, Whole Person TherapistWhat Can Therapists Do About the Loneliness Epidemic?
Curt and Katie chat about loneliness as a presenting problem in therapy. We explore the misconceptions about loneliness and how therapists often go to fix the problem rather than understand…
When Doing “No Harm” Isn’t Good Enough: Bringing beneficence to your clients
#ModernTherapistProblems, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Supervision, Whole Person TherapistWhen Doing “No Harm” Isn’t Good Enough: Bringing beneficence to your clients
Curt and Katie chat about ethics again. We look at how therapists decide what is beneficial for clients. We also contrast the concept of “beneficence” (doing…
Is Seeking an “Abundance Mindset” Toxic?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Curt and Katie Chat, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Skeptics and Outliers, Whole Person TherapistIs Seeking an “Abundance Mindset” Toxic?
Curt and Katie chat about abundance and scarcity mindsets, looking at what the research actually says about these often-used terms. We explore the dangers of how the abundance mindset is often weaponized…
How to Navigate Shifts in the Mental Health Field and Your Career Path: An interview with Dr. Melvin Varghese
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Social Media, Time Management, Whole Person TherapistHow to Navigate Shifts in the Mental Health Field and Your Career Path: An interview with Dr. Melvin Varghese
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Melvin Varghese about how he’s navigated his career path. We look at a life changing event that helped…
Are Therapy and Coaching All That Different?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Law and Ethics, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Referrals, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceAre Therapy and Coaching All That Different?
Curt and Katie chat about the differences between coaching and therapy, for a second time. We look at some common myths (and how coaches continue to share this misinformation). We also look at how…
Are You Too Burned Out to Work? An ethical assessment of therapist burnout and impairment
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Burnout, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Self-Care, Supervision, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety, Time Management, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceAre You Too Burned Out to Work? An ethical assessment of therapist burnout and impairment
Curt and Katie chat about the ethics of working while burned out. We look at what burnout is, how it develops and what the impacts are on clients and…
What Therapists Need to Know About Menopause and Perimenopause: An interview with Dr. Sharon Malone, MD
#ModernTherapistProblems, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Referrals, Self-Care, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistWhat Therapists Need to Know About Menopause and Perimenopause: An interview with Dr. Sharon Malone, MD
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, author of Grown Woman Talk, about menopause and perimenopause. We explore the mental health…
Is It Worth It? Analyzing return on investment for your therapy practice
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Efficiency, Investment, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Networking, Time Management, Whole Person TherapistIs It Worth It? Analyzing return on investment for your therapy practice
Curt and Katie chat about different types of return on investment (ROI) for a therapist in private practice. We look at what therapists often get wrong when deciding how…