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The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyCurt’s Guide to Life: Real-World Advice for Therapists Navigating Their CareersCurt’s Guide to Life: Real-World Advice for Therapists Navigating Their Careers
Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy chat about the practical and meaningful life lessons Curt has gathered throughout his career as a therapist, supervisor, and leader. From networking and curiosity to flexibility and reputation, this episode offers real-world advice for therapists trying to build sustainable careers.
Key Takeaways:
Network laterally with peers at similar stages
Stay curious—your clinical focus may evolve
Learn by doing, not just studying
Be kind and human in all professional interactions
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The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyReacting to Regime Change: How Therapists Can Advocate for our Clients and CommunitiesReacting to Regime Change: How Therapists Can Advocate for our Clients and CommunitiesCurt and Katie chat about how the United States has shifted since the inauguration of President Trump. We look at how therapists can advocate for their clients and the communities they serve and/or live in. We look at strategies for therapists to stay informed, provide vetted resources, and be present for clients who may be struggling with the changes. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!In this podcast episode we talk about the impact of p...2025-03-2435 min
Wise Practice PodcastHow to Make Hard Decisions in Your Faith-based Practice with Katie Vernoy and Curt Widhalm | WP38 Welcome to the Wise Practice podcast, where we explore the evolving landscape of therapy and provide insights for modern therapists. In this episode, we dive into the topic of ethical practices in faith-based therapy. Our host Whitney Owens, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Katie Vernoy and Curt Widhalm, focusing on the challenges therapists face when integrating faith into their practice while ensuring ethical standards are upheld. Let's explore the key takeaways from their discussion. Balancing Faith and Professional Responsibilities Recognizing the Intersection: Curt Widhalm emphasizes the importance of striking a delicate balance between incorporating faith and a...2023-07-1843 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyPrivate Practice Planning for the Future of Mental Healthcare: An Interview with Maureen WerrbachPrivate Practice Planning for the Future of Mental Healthcare: An Interview with Maureen Werrbach Curt and Katie interview Maureen Werrbach of the Group Practice Exchange on upcoming trends for mental healthcare. We talk about what is predicted, how to prepare your private practice for success in 2023, and how to plan for unexpected changes to our profession. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Maureen Werrbach, LCPC, The Group Practice Exchange Maureen Werrbach established The Group Practice Exchange after starting her private practice, Urban Wellness, and...2023-01-1636 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyPenny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapistPenny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapist Curt and Katie chat about money: considerations for investing and getting paid as a therapist. We look at typical unpaid opportunities and how to decide whether to do them. We also talk about client care practices that may take time, but could keep clients. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!In this podcast episode we talk about money mistakes that many therapists makeWe talk a lot about making sure that therapists get pa...2023-01-0943 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyPenny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapistPenny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapist Curt and Katie chat about money: considerations for investing and getting paid as a therapist. We look at typical unpaid opportunities and how to decide whether to do them. We also talk about client care practices that may take time, but could keep clients. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about money mistakes that many therapists make We talk a lot about making sure that therapists get pa...2023-01-0939 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyHow Therapists Can Really Help Kids Who Are Being BulliedHow Therapists Can Really Help Kids Who Are Being BulliedCurt and Katie chat about how therapists can support the targets of bullying. We explore what bullying actually is as well as what can be problematic in how it is typically addressed. We also discuss individual therapy strategies for kids who have been bullied. Curt and Katie also debate about whether the targets of bullying should change what makes them different to avoid getting bullied. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!In this podcast episode we talk about how the...2022-10-2445 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWhat Therapists Should Actually Do for Suicidal Clients: Assessment, safety planning, and least intrusive interventionWhat Therapists Should Actually Do for Suicidal Clients: Assessment, safety planning, and least intrusive interventionCurt and Katie chat about suicide assessment, safety planning, and how to keep clients out of the hospital. We reviewed the Integrated Motivational Volitional Model for Suicide, we talked about what therapists should be assessing for in every session, what strong assessment looks like (and suggested suicide assessment protocols), and why the least restrictive environment is so important when you are designing interventions and safety planning. This is a continuing education podcourse.Transcripts for this episode will be available at...2022-10-031h 15
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyRisk Factors for Suicide: What therapists should know when treating teens and adultsRisk Factors for Suicide: What therapists should know when treating teens and adultsCurt and Katie chat about suicide risk factors. Suicide rates have been increasing across the nation and there is an increasing need for the mental health workforce to be prepared to assess and intervene with clients of all ages. We take an in-depth look at the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideology and behaviors in both teens and adults. We also lay the beginning foundations of a suicide model to help clinicians better understand and intervene with clients exhibiting suicidal thoughts. This i...2022-09-261h 12
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyI Just Graduated, Now What? – Career Advice for New Mental Health CliniciansI Just Graduated, Now What? – Career Advice for New Mental Health CliniciansCurt and Katie discuss how clinicians can decide what types of jobs to pursue when they first graduate from their clinical program. We look at whether you should go into a community mental health organization or a private practice. We also dig into what you might want to consider when making these choices and looking for these jobs. Curt and Katie share their own perspective and experiences to help you consider many different options at this stage in your career.Transcripts for this ep...2022-07-1830 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyDo Therapists Curse in Session?Do Therapists Curse in Session?Curt and Katie discuss a recent citation from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to a therapist for cursing while in session. We explore: Can therapists swear in session? Should they? Are there times when cursing is appropriate in session? Are therapists allowed to make errors without the fear of citation from their board? We explore these and more in this episode. In this podcast episode we talk about the ethics and responsibilities of cursing in session.After hearing about the citation for a clinician who had c...2022-03-1434 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoySpecial Message on Therapy Reimagined 2021: The Modern Therapist ConferenceSpecial Message on Therapy Reimagined 2021 Curt and Katie chat about our upcoming conference! We are having a virtual and in-person Therapy Reimagined 2021 conference on September 23-25, 2021! This is our first hybrid conference, so we wanted to give you a quick preview of what is in store. In this quick recording we talk about: The exciting options for joining us for Therapy Reimagined 2021 The virtual conference and our fancy conference app The Live Experience and all the fun we’re going to have (and our covid protocols) How to purchase your tickets TR2021 is more than...2021-08-1907 min
Therapy Chat291: EMDR with Adolescent Trauma Survivors with Curt WidhalmWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C celebrates the show's 6th birthday - August 15, 2015 is Therapy Chat's date of birth, plus 4,101,000 downloads and 291 episodes! Laura thanks the newest members of the Trauma Therapist Network family, Debbie Duquette, LICSW, in Madison, AL; Gwendolyn Blake, LPC in Clinton, NJ; Catherine Fries, LCSW in Philadelphia, PA - all three of whom offer virtual therapy; and Robyn Brickel, LMFT, who is based in Virginia but also licensed in Washington DC and Connecticut, offering virtual therapy in all states where she is licensed. Laura mentions Robyn is a past guest o...2021-08-1352 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWhy Therapists Quit Part 2Why Therapists Quit Part 2Curt and Katie chat about the response from listeners to our episode on why therapists quit. We look at the differences in responses (those who felt angry and those who felt validated) as well as our reasons for doubling down. We also dig into the differences between pessimism and realism, pairing our realistic take on the current problems with a call to action that aspires to change the systemic problems we’ve started to outline. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a...2021-03-2237 min
The Codependummy PodcastThe Past and Present of Codependency with Curt WidhalmHow did the term “codependency” first come about? How do experiences in our childhood shape codependency as adults? What to do if and when we are in a codependent sh*t storm? In this podcast episode, Marissa speaks with Curt Wildhalm, LMFT, about the root of the term codependency, how our childhood caregivers contribute to us becoming codependent (thanks mom and dad!), and how Curt helps his clients take a breath and build awareness to their codependent reactions in order to create change in their lives. Thanks for listening! Be sur...2021-03-1546 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyIrrational EthicsIrrational EthicsCurt and Katie chat about how current ethical standards fail to recognize culture and humanity. We talk about how the ethics codes were initially created, looking at the racist, sexist, classist roots. We also discuss the problems in how ethics are usually taught and the lack of focus on ethical thinking and decision-making, rather than rigidly following rules based in oppression.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk ab...2020-09-1436 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWear a Mask as a Therapy Directive“Wear a Mask” as a Therapy DirectiveCurt and Katie chat about COVID, science, and critical thinking in an anti-intellectual, post-truth era. We look at what therapists’ responsibilities are to the greater good, whether we should tell our clients to wear masks, and how to help clients navigate very challenging decisions that must balance mental versus physical health as well as individual versus societal needs.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy t...2020-08-1738 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyStarting a Therapist Podcast: An interview with Joe SanokStarting a Therapist PodcastAn 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 message. We get into some practical steps for podcasting. We also look at how you can create space for creativity, making a bigger impact, and slowing down.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your...2020-08-1038 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyFinancial Therapy: An interview with Lindsay Bryan-PodvinFinancial TherapyAn interview with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, about therapists talking about money with their clients. Curt and Katie talk with Lindsay about what therapists miss if they don’t bring money into the room. We look at the importance of financial therapy both for clients who are struggling financially as well as for clients who might be making more than you (and everyone in between). It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie...2020-08-0336 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGreater Impact as a Therapist: An interview with Kiaundra Jackson, LMFTGreater Impact as a TherapistAn interview with Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT about how to grow a big impact through personal branding, speaking, and breaking into larger media channels. Curt and Katie talk with Kiaundra about the importance of authenticity, owning your credibility, and diversifying your income through alternate methods to get your message out there.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in...2020-07-2738 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyIs Therapy an Opiate of the Masses?Is Therapy an Opiate of the Masses?Curt and Katie chat about how therapy can collude with the status quo and has historically failed to serve marginalized populations. We talk about the risks of therapy that doesn’t honor the context and systems within which people and families operate. We look at how therapists can create complacence and obedience if not careful.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how...2020-07-2034 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyExploring Trauma and the 12 Steps: An interview with Dr. Jamie MarichExploring Trauma and the 12 StepsAn interview with Dr. Jamie Marich, on her revised book: Trauma and the 12 Steps, exploring how 12 Step programs can be trauma-informed. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Marich about how to interweave a trauma-focus into substance abuse self-help and treatment centers.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Jamie Ma...2020-07-1338 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWork Harder Than Your ClientsWork Harder Than Your ClientsCurt and Katie chat about why and when you should ignore the advice to “not work harder than your clients.” We look at bias in goal-setting, managing risk, focusing on the client’s needs, and the importance of continuing education as well as on-going work outside of session.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern a...2020-07-0634 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyBi+ Erasure: An Interview with Dr. Mimi HoangBi+ ErasureAn interview with Dr. Mimi Hoang, Ph.D., about Bi+ Affirmative therapy and what therapists often get wrong about working with Bi+ people. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Mimi about how often Bi+ people are left out of the conversation (and training) regarding LGBTQ+ people, the consistent erasure and exclusion Bi+ people face, the biases that show up in the therapy room, and how therapists can better prepare themselves for working with the largest segment of the LGBTQ+ community.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a th...2020-06-2937 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyReigniting Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Daryl ChowReigniting TherapyAn interview with Dr. Daryl Chow regarding how to do effective therapy. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Chow about the ways in which therapists can improve clinically – looking at the relationship, the expectations of clients, and what we each uniquely bring to the room. We also discuss deliberate practice, lifelong learning, and the difference between confidence and competence.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to a...2020-06-2246 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyMission Driven WorkMission Driven WorkCurt and Katie chat about walking your talk, sticking to your mission, and being strategic in how you incorporate new initiatives and perspectives into your work. We look at the tendency to take action without thinking about where you fit into the conversation and without tying those actions back to your mission and why you do what you do.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about ho...2020-06-1538 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyTherapy as a Political Act: An interview with Dr. Travis Heath, PhDTherapy as a Political ActAn interview with Dr. Travis Heath, PhD, regarding the myth that therapists can remain neutral and be considered not “political”. Curt and Katie talk with Travis about how he perceives effective therapy and how to interrogate the ways in which people interact within the systems where they live and work (and what they consider to be absolute truths). We also look at decolonizing therapy and honoring preferred, culturally relevant methods of healing. Finally, we look at being a therapist (and especially a BIPOC therapist) during this time – the ways we can support each o...2020-06-0845 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAlly is a VerbAlly is a VerbCurt 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. We encourage people to step beyond keyboard warriorship and focusing on ourselves to taking actions that can impact real change.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about ho...2020-06-0136 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAuthentic Side Hustles: Interview with Rebel Therapist Annie SchuesslerAuthentic Side HustlesAn interview with Annie Schuessler about when and how to consider adding a business outside the therapy room. Curt and Katie explore with Annie about how someone can actually succeed in developing a side hustle, looking at the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and effective products and services.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age....2020-05-2539 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyShared Traumatic ExperiencesShared Traumatic ExperiencesCurt and Katie chat about the potential that clients will take care of us because we’re all going through the global pandemic. We look at the humanization and boundary shifts that can happen. We also talk about how to handle the nuance of the changes in the therapeutic relationship to help sustain stronger clinical efficacy.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the...2020-05-1837 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyReturning to the OfficeReturning to the OfficeCurt and Katie chat about the considerations for reopening offices closed during shelter in place orders. We talk through the specific logistical, clinical, and legal and ethical elements of the decision-making process for those who shifted to telehealth in response to the pandemic.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this ep...2020-05-0439 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGaslighting TherapistsCurt and Katie talk about the concern that therapists will be gaslit as therapist workforce takes on the next epidemic – the mental health pandemic. We discuss how mental health workers are seen as essential, but are not paid or are underpaid. We dig into the dangerous “Hero Narrative” and its specific impacts on the health and livelihood. We also provide some calls to action to move our profession in the right direction, especially during these times. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your...2020-04-2735 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyCAMFT Ethics Code UpdateCurt and Katie talk about the updates to the Ethics Code for CAMFT that was approved in December, 2019. We talk about the new guidance on testimonials, marketing to each other’s clients, and duplication of services. We look at what we can do and what we probably still shouldn’t do. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode...2020-04-1343 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyTreating First Responders: An Interview with Yael Shuman, LMFTEpisode 149: Treating First RespondersAn interview with Yael Shuman, LMFT, on the unique challenges that First Responders face and treatment considerations. Curt and Katie talk with Yael about what therapists get wrong working with first responders, especially when therapists are unable to keep their stuff together when these clients disclose their traumatic experiences. We look at resources, resilience, and preparing for trauma (rather than waiting for it to occur). It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widh...2020-04-0638 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyCOVID-19 Legal and Ethical Updates: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellAn interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell about the rapidly changing directives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Curt and Katie interview Ben about telehealth, HIPAA, and all of the efforts of continuity of care during quarantine, shelter-in-place orders. We look at legal, ethical, and clinical responsibilities during these uncertain times. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Benjamin Caldwell...2020-03-3043 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyRecession-Proofing Your PracticeCurt 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 forward with the practice you’d like to build. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:2020-03-2344 min
Conversations With a Wounded HealerKatie Vernoy and Curt Widhalm - The Modern Therapist’s Survival GuideHow do you show up when you’re a therapist (or therapist-in-training)? It’s this existential question that formed the foundation for The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, a podcast created by Katie Vernoy and Curt Widhalm. If you’ve ever struggled with the prevailing wisdom that therapists should exist in session only as blank slates, you’re not alone. “I was taught to be beige,” says Katie of her formative training. But the idea of working from an emotionless center didn’t sit well with her or Curt. So they built an online space in which practitioner auth...2020-03-0443 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyDissociation in Therapy: An interview with Dr. Jamie MarichAn interview with Dr. Jamie Marich on how to navigate through dissociation in the therapy room. Curt and Katie interview Jamie about her own experiences with dissociation and what she does to cope as a dissociative professional. We discuss the importance of mindfulness and other strategies to take care of ourselves as well as treating dissociative clients. We also chat about how to navigate professional organizations as someone who likes to challenge the status quo.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ou...2020-03-0246 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyUnlearning Very Bad Therapy: An interview with Carrie Wiita and Ben FinemanAn interview with Carrie Wiita and Ben Fineman, MFT Trainees and the co-hosts of the Very Bad Therapy podcast. Curt and Katie interview Ben and Carrie about their experience as graduate students and mental health advocates. We look at the short-falls of the educational system as well as the mythologies that stagnate the profession. We talk about how to improve therapy and the training we receive.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Es...2020-02-1737 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyIran, The News, and Your ClientsAn interview with Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, and Negeen Moussavian, AMFT, regarding Iran, current events, and how the news might impact Iranian clients.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern ag...2020-01-1343 min
Selling the CouchThe Power Of Sub-niching Within A Niche And Lessons Learned From It with Curt WidhalmWelcome to the first episode of 2020! It’s been nice to have some extra time for rest and family time around the holidays, but now I’m ready to get going again with wonderful guests and helpful episodes as we step into a new year. Curt Widhalm, LMFT, is a friend based in Los Angeles. He works with high-achieving teens in his practice. I wanted Curt to share how he chose this niche and what he’s learned along the way. It’s also cool that Curt is a marathon runner who ran competitively in high school and now...2020-01-0236 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoySpecial Episode: Striking for the Future of Mental HealthcareSpecial Episode: Curt and Katie talk about the recent NUHW- Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Worker Strike. Katie interviews a National Union of Healthcare Workers representative, Dr. Kenneth Rogers. We then both reflect on the interview and a statement from Kaiser Permanente, especially related to the implications for the profession as a whole.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age....2019-12-231h 14
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyMillennials as TherapistsCurt and Katie talk about generational differences in therapists, looking at perceptions (and misperceptions) about Millennials We look at how these differences impact therapy workplaces, supervision, and the future of our field. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Whether or not Curt is a Millennial
Looking at how millennials show up as...2019-09-0248 min
The Therapist Experience Podcast by Brighter Vision: Marketing & Business Lessons for Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists & Coaches in Private PracticeTTE 157: The Realities of Becoming a Business Owner with Curt WidhalmWhile school and trainings teach you how to identify issues and work with clients, they often do little to teach you about the day to day realities of operating a private practice.
When launching his own practice, Curt Widhalm saw this firsthand and wanted to help. As the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined Conference and cohost of The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide Podcast, he works to help educate new therapists on how they can develop a brand that incorporates their personality as well as professional goals to ensure long term success.
The post TTE 157: The...2019-08-2025 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyTherapist Trolls and HatersCurt 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 and positive discourse.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The backlash from haters that is created when you st...2019-07-1535 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyIt's About TimeCurt and Katie talk about how we value our time, looking at time when we are generating revenue AND the time when we are not generating revenue. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The initial conversations about time: Curt’s FB post, Jo Muirhead’s Article
Philosophical musings about the value of t...2019-05-2033 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyOne HundredCurt and Katie reflect on 100 podcast episodes, what the experience has been like, and where we want to take the podcast next. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
How much we appreciate listener connection and feedback
Self-reflection on the previous 99 episodes
A new hashtag: #teamcurtie
Our switch from 2 episodes per week...2019-04-2234 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Mental Load of TherapistsAn interview with Shira Myrow, LMFT about how therapists carry a mental load for their clients, in addition to the load they carry as entrepreneurs and people. Curt and Katie talk with Shira about how to identify (and intervene) when therapists uncover this dangerous burden.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole pe...2019-03-2540 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyOutside ObsessionsCurt and Katie talk about how therapists’ outside passions and pursuits can come into the therapy room. We talk about the thought, consideration, and intention that can help these elevate your practice, rather than hurt your clients. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Curt’s obsession with running marathons and talking a...2019-03-1836 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyJoining Your AssociationCurt and Katie talk about why to join your professional organization, how to best take advantage of the benefits of your membership, and what associations actually do. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Why to join your professional organization
What your membership fees go to
Advocacy efforts, legislation
Finding the cult...2019-02-1833 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyOn the APA Guidelines for Boys and MenCurt and Katie talk about the 2018 APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. We talk about the definition of masculinity and each of the guidelines, looking at what they explain well and where they miss the mark. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Discussing whether these guidelines would be...2019-02-0452 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAgency and School DramaCurt and Katie talk about how to handle the drama that can happen at your work or school setting. We talk about when to take action and when it is more important to manage the logistics and protect your reputation and employability.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
What to do...2018-11-1234 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoySo You Want to Plan a Conference: Curt and Katie talk about the ups and downs of planning Therapy Reimagined 2018Curt and Katie talk about the ups and downs of planning Therapy Reimagined 2018. We share tips and tricks for planning an event as well as things we’re going to do differently next year.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Reflecting on Therapy Reimagined 2018
The importance of planning ahead
Creating time...2018-10-1538 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAddressing the Burnout Machine: Curt and Katie talk about taking personal responsibilityCurt and Katie talk about taking personal responsibility to decrease the impacts of the “Burnout Machine” that is the mental health profession. We look at what should go into an ideal work place and actions each of us can take to improve our own situation as well as the system as a whole. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In...2018-10-0137 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Burnout System: Curt and Katie talk about how to mental health system is set up to lead to burnoutCurt and Katie talk about how the mental health system is set up to lead to burnout. We look at how therapists typically develop over their careers and how educational, licensing, regulation, and business factors can get in the way of this development.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The sh...2018-09-2435 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Neuroscience of Stress: A LIVE interview with Celisa Flores, Psy.D.A LIVE interview with Celisa Flores, Psy.D. – Curt and Katie talk with Celisa about what stress does to you and your body and what therapists can do to take better care of their bodies, their brains, and their mental health. Celisa also delves into burnout AND the benefits of yoga and meditation. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.T...2018-09-1738 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyA Bit of AdviceCurt and Katie talk about advice-giving in session, looking at the complexities, pros and cons, and how and when to give advice to clients. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Why, when to give advice in session
How to process the other pieces before giving advice
Therapeutic techniques that help in p...2018-08-2733 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyTherapy Reimagined: Curt and Katie talk about the #therapymovementCurt and Katie talk about reimagining therapy, starting a #therapymovement, and pulling together a community to put on a conferenceIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Curt’s love of Legos and the ensuing overuse of this metaphor to describe using building blocks to be creative
This conference we’re puttin...2018-07-3030 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThat's Unethical!: Curt and Katie talk about laws, ethics, morals, values, and clinical judgement (and navigating real-life messy decisions)Curt and Katie talk about people who yell “That’s Unethical” whenever they disagree with what someone else is doing. It could be ethics, but it might actually be legal, clinically relevance, values, morals, what “should” be done or what has always been done – and how to navigate messy decisions.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode w...2018-07-1633 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyHostage Marketing: Curt and Katie talk about ineffective and shady marketing practicesCurt and Katie talk about ineffective and shady marketing practices that are completely ineffective and bad for your brand.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Laws and best practices related to email marketing
The benefit of opt-in and permission marketing
List building while providing positive content to the people who ha...2018-06-2533 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWhat Clients Want: Curt and Katie talk about the therapeutic allianceCurt and Katie talk about the therapeutic alliance - challenges of defining it, what clients think about it, and how to incorporate best practices.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The definition of therapeutic alliance and the difficult we have in practically defining it
What actually matters to clients, that ma...2018-06-1131 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyDual Relationships – Pros and Cons: Curt and Katie talk about how to avoid unhealthy and create healthy dual relationships as a therapistIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
How social media has made the world smaller
Personal branding, marketing, and the move away from the blank slate leading to dual relationships
Digital natives having extensive social media and digital presence before determining they want to be a therapist
Whether to express your opinions on no...2018-05-2934 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyToxic Work Environments: Curt and Katie talk about how therapists can create, change, and cope with unhealthy workplacesIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
How therapists can create toxic work environments for themselves and their teams
How therapists can make poor managers (and some suggestions on how to improve)
How to change your environment and when to leave it
How to assess if it is you, your work culture, or bo...2018-05-1430 min
The Easily Distracted EntrepreneurConnecting with Business Besties (and Bros) with Katie Vernoy and Curt WidhalmKatie Vernoy and Curt Widhalm join Maelisa and Amber on the podcast for a My Biz Bestie first. Curt is the first guy to join the show, proving that biz besties can even be biz bros! Curt and Katie share their origin story, get real about their friendship, and share the juicy details on their joint business and how they are able to balance each other out. Katie and Curt have so much fun with their witty banter. You won’t want to miss this episode, so be sure to hit play to join in on the fun. Lo...2018-05-0727 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyReferrals Done Right: Curt and Katie talk about the complications when referring out to other therapistsIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Calling people back
How much time to spend on making referrals
Horrible business and legal considerations like kickbacks, cartels, and antitrust issues
What we’re legally and ethically responsible for related to making referrals
Call logs and why they are useful
Keeping the best interest of the...2018-04-3032 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Brand Called You: Curt and Katie talk about personal branding for therapistsWE HEARD YOU AND WE’RE MOVING TO ONE EPISODE A WEEK!ALSO… LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW TO HEAR OUR SPECIAL COMMUNITY MEMBER CODE TO GET EXTENDED EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH FRIDAY 4/27/18 ON OUR LAW AND ETHICS WORKSHOP MAY 18TH, 2018!!It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The defini...2018-04-2334 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyTherapists In Therapy: Curt and Katie talk about the complexity of seeking out your own counseling as a therapistIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
How to find a therapist (and all of the challenges in finding the right therapist)
The potential for a dual relationship and making sure that you can navigate it
The stigma related to shopping for a new therapist
Finding someone who is further along in the ca...2018-04-1635 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyOur Take on Texts: Curt and Katie talk about how texting clients can go wrongIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
A disciplinary action related to a therapist accidentally texting her client with something the client found offensive
An argument made related to whether or not therapists should ever text with their clients
Informed consent related to texting (including when your signed consent doesn’t protect you)
Why...2018-04-1036 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyBuilding the “Psyko Therapist” Brand: An Interview with Jax AndersonIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Embracing your own personal brand works when you own what you doUsing video can be an effective way of promoting mental wellnessVideo has built therapeutic relationship prior to patients coming in for the first sessionPulling in a lot of different identities works best when br...2018-04-0536 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyInterview Strategies for TherapistsEpisode 44: Interview Strategies for Therapists:Curt and Katie talk about Interviewing for Mental Health JobsIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. In this episode, we discuss:-Filling out applications correctly-Phone screening process-Different types of interview structures-How to handle questions about theory or your practice style...2018-04-0338 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyBe the CEO of your SEO An Interview with Perry Rosenbloom of Brighter Vision about Search Engine OptimizationIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.SEO is making sure that search engines understand what your business is aboutSign up for Google My BusinessMake sure that your website has appropriate title tags and descriptionsSEO research doesn’t necessarily apply to small businessesUse synonyms for aspects of your busi...2018-03-2938 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGetting a J-O-B Curt and Katie talk about how to approach the therapist job marketIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. In this episode, we discuss:Summer is a good time for job training due to a lesser client loadAgencies provide exposure to more clientsCheck for jobs online and through in-person networkingEarly private practice presence allows for someone else to cover early overhead expenses...2018-03-2734 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyLet’s Talk About Sex: An interview with Liz Dube, MA, MS, Certified Sex Therapist on common mistakes therapists related to assessment and treatment of client sexual functioningIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Liz Dube, MA, MS, Certified Sex TherapistLiz Dube – Is a Sex and Relationship Therapist, Speaker, and Blog...2018-03-2234 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGetting the Supervision You Want: Curt and Katie talk about how to get the best supervisor you can and make the most out of supervisionIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Our fan mail!
Conversations happening in the Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide Facebook Group
How to find the best supervisor you can
Questions to ask in an interview, to determine their supervision style, the personality fit, and their capabilities
Common mistakes supervisors can make in both grou...2018-03-2037 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyBe a Better Therapist: Curt and Katie talk about Deliberate Practice: Part 2It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Active vs Passive LearningContinuing Education structureRole plays as a learning toolWorking with clients outside of your comfort zonePositive client outcomesHow practicing specific steps is necessary to improveGoing beyond the minimum continuing education requirements is necessary to...2018-03-1533 min
The Addicted Mind Podcast31: Under Pressure - Teens & Self-Harm with Curt WidhalmOn this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, Curt Widhalm shared with us on his area of expertise, teens, and self-harm. Curt has observed two types of teens who are engaging in self-harm behaviors: (1) those struggling to find the opportunity to express their emotions due to their busy schedules, and (2) those whose friend groups are engaging in self-harm behavior for attention-seeking.In general, self-harm behaviors, which could include cutting, burning, or over-exercise, are quick ways for teens to release their emotions in a very visual way because they are often too busy to adequately learn how to...2018-03-1527 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyTherapist Safety: Curt’s and Katie’s call to action after the Yountville Veteran’s Home ShootingIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Information about a recent shooting incident at the Yountville Veteran’s Home
Risks that therapists can face
Making sure that you take care of your own safety first and foremost!
Screening for risk factors from the initial call throughout treatment
Best practices for safety in private prac...2018-03-1238 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyFinding Your Blind Spots: Curt and Katie talk about Deliberate Practice, Part 1It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Finding someone better than you challenge you to improve
False Data that often supports our sense of how we good we are
How to know how well you’re doing with clients
Outcome measures, symptom relief, and clients feeling better
Why cases get stuck and why we s...2018-03-0634 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyMake Your Paperwork Meaningful: An interview with Dr. Maelisa Hall about what you absolutely have to do and what you probably don’t need to worry aboutIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Maelisa Hall, Psy.D.Maelisa Hall, Psy.D. specializes in teaching therapists how to connect with their pa...2018-03-0133 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyBad Marketing Decisions: Curt and Katie talk about mistakes and missed opportunities for therapists creating a personal brandIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Similar, non-descript, cliché therapist marketing
Duplicating what other therapists do
Inauthentic personal branding
Ineffective marketing copy
Not having a call to action
Unclear or incomplete contact information
Not having a website or online presence at all
Headshots
Video missteps
Mistakes when creating printed marketing materials
How to...2018-02-2731 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyInvesting in Yourself as an Entrepreneur: An interview with Howard Spector CEO of SimplePractice about trusting your gut decisions, streamlining your business, and moving past fearIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Howard SpectorHoward Spector is the CEO and Co-Founder of SimplePractice. With over 20 years of experience in th...2018-02-2235 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyFinding Your Perfect Private Practice Office: Curt and Katie talk about location, amenities, subleases, and other considerationsIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Choosing your location
Parking – free and plentiful, street parking, paid parking with and without validation
Personal requirements of the therapist
Client and marketing considerations
Building your referral network
Finding property management that understands the needs of therapists
Communicating effectively with officemates, neighbors, property managers
Awareness of the...2018-02-2035 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAre You Sure You are a Specialist? Curt and Katie clarify labels related to competence, specialization, and expertiseIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
What does it mean to be a “specialist” or an “expert”?
The difference between competence and special skills or expertise
Contrasting between clinical focus (or niche or target market) and specialization
How to become a specialist when you start out as a generalist
The ethical imperative to accurat...2018-02-1326 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGiving and Getting Good Supervision: Curt and Katie talk about all things supervisionIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Why people become supervisors
Models of supervision
The importance of good supervision
What makes supervision ineffective
The problem with the notion of “training the competition” or seeing supervisees money making machines
How to nurture the next generation
Finding the right supervisor/supervisee match
The different aspects of sup...2018-02-0637 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Dividing Line Between Coaching and Therapy: Curt and Katie debate differences, regulation, and appropriate business practicesIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Regulation of therapy versus the “wild west” of coaching
The differences between therapy and coachi...2018-01-3037 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAsking for Money: Curt and Katie talk about setting fees, taking payments, credit card charges, and BitcoinIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Setting Fees
Ethical codes related to setting fees such as community standards
Anti-trust laws, in...2018-01-2337 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyManaging Client Cancellations: Curt and Katie talk about No-Show and Late Cancellation Policies and Collecting FeesIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Typical cancellation policies
Informed consent
What ethical problems to consider when scheduling your clients
Ho...2018-01-1635 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe New Tax Bill and Planning for Taxes in 2018: An Interview with Michael Jurenka, CPAIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Michael Jurenka, CPAWe so enjoyed talking with Mike Jurenka!Mike has been a Certified Pu...2018-01-1131 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyManaging Your Online Reputation: Curt and Katie talk about navigating through negative Yelp Reviews, Google Searches, and Therapist Facebook GroupsIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
How to proactively create a positive online reputation
Managing Google – considering what people will find...2018-01-0931 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGetting Personal to Advocate for Compassion, Understanding, and Social Justice: An Interview with James Guay, LMFTIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with James Guay, LMFTWe so enjoyed talking with James Guay!James Guay is a Licensed Ma...2018-01-0428 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyIt’s Time to Think About Your Goals: Curt and Katie talk about SMART goals, habits, and life-style changesIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Sorting through New Year’s Resolutions, developing goals, and creating habits
SMART goals
Why it’s...2018-01-0225 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Danger of Poor Self-Care for Therapists: Unique challenges and strategies for therapists to avoid the legal, ethical, and other consequences of burning outIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The definitions of self-care
Legal and ethical codes require clinician self-care
Why self-care is ha...2017-12-2830 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyA Brief Chat with Dr. Philip Zimbardo: Becoming a Modern-Day Hero, Positive Psychology, and Addressing BurnoutIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Dr. Philip ZimbardoWe were so honored to talk with Dr. Philip Zimbardo at The Evolution of Ps...2017-12-2108 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyA Brief Chat with Dr. Michael Yapko: The Importance of Psychotherapy and the Problem of BioreductionismIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Dr. Michael YapkoWe were so honored to talk with Dr. Michael Yapko at The Evolution of Ps...2017-12-2009 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyReflections on The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Modern Therapist Problems and the Question of DiversityIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:We reflect on our experiences during the conference as well as share perspectives fr...2017-12-1932 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyHaving Fun at The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Talking about Modern Therapist Problems in the Exhibitor HallEpisode 12: Having Fun at The Evolution of Psychotherapy ConferenceSurvival Guide Tips, Tools, and Name DroppingIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In th...2017-12-1431 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyGetting Ready for The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Survival Guide Tips, Tools, and Name DroppingIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Navigating the conference
Geeking out over therapy
Connecting with colleagues all over the world
Su...2017-12-1217 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyHow Much is TOO Much? Authenticity informed by appropriate boundaries, humanity, and clinical efficacyIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
When and how to talk about politics and religion
Authenticity versus poor boundaries
Countertransference, he...2017-12-0737 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyVulnerability, Mistakes, and The Impostor Syndrome: How to navigate through being a human being AND a therapist (at the same time)It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
Vulnerability, self-judgment and the Impostor Syndrome
Being a human being in the room, while ho...2017-12-0532 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyCreating an Effective Schedule: Talking about time management, self-care, managing crises, and competenceIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.In this episode we talk about:
The importance of time management related to trust, competence, and well-being
How to manage yo...2017-11-3028 min