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The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

Curt Widhalm, LMFT and Katie Vernoy, LMFT

Mental Health

Therapy

Private Practice

Burnout

Therapy Practices

AI In Therapy

Social Justice

Artificial Intelligence

Self-Care

Community Mental Health

Clinical Supervision

Ethics In Therapy

Anxiety

Immigration

Trauma-Informed Care

Behavioral Health

Couples Therapy

Marriage and Family Therapy

Migrant Rights

Informed Consent

The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide: Where Therapists Live, Breathe, and Practice as Human Beings 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 clinicians must develop a personal brand to market their private practices, and are connecting over ... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	498	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Alternative HealthHealth & FitnessMental Health

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Supporting Conversion Therapy Survivors After Chiles v. Salazar: SOGIECE, Clinical Care, and Community Response – An Interview with Samuel Nieves

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Should Conversion Therapy Be Protected Speech? What Chiles v. Salazar Means for Conversion Therapy Bans and the Future of the Profession

In Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that a therapist's talk therapy is protected speech, puttin... more

22 Jun 2026 • 41 min • Most popular

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Good Enough, Safe Enough: Affirming LGBTQ+ Clients When You're Not a Specialist

Affirming LGBTQ+ clients when you are not a specialist: Curt Widhalm, LMFT, and Katie Vernoy, LMFT on being a good enough, safe enough therapist when you cannot refer ou... more

15 Jun 2026 • 40 min

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Recent Guests

Tom Bruett

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author focusing on queer relationships

Queer Relationship Institute

Episode: The Seven Stages of Queer Love: Therapy with Queer Couples, Queer Sex, and the Developmental Model - An Interview with Tom Bruett, LMFT

Hoala Greevy

Founder and CEO of Paubox

Paubox

Episode: Modern Therapist's Consumer Guide: Paubox. HIPAA Compliant Email, Secure Communication, and Practice Privacy. An Interview with Hoala Greevy, Founder and CEO of Paubox

Chelsea Maldonado

Lived experience expert and survivor of the troubled teen industry

1111 Media Impact (Paris Hilton-founded nonprofit)

Episode: Inside the Troubled Teen Industry: Wilderness Therapy, Residential Treatment, and the Harm Done to Kids – An Interview with Chelsea Maldonado and Dr. Will Dobud

Jessica Tomich Sorci

LMFT focusing on maternal mental health and author

Author of When Good Moms Feel Bad

Episode: When Good Moms Feel Bad: Supporting Mothers in Therapy with IFS and the Mom Parts Method – An Interview with Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT

Will Dobud

Dr. Will Dobud, youth mental health expert and author

University/Independent practice (as discussed)

Episode: Why Fixing Teens Doesn’t Work and What Actually Helps Youth Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Will Dobud

Dr. Ali Navidi

Clinical psychologist specializing in GI disorders

GI Psychology

Episode: How Therapists Can Help Clients With IBS, Chronic Nausea, and Gut-Brain Disorders: An Interview with Dr. Ali Navidi

David Smith

LCSW, neurodiversity-affirming clinician and author

Thriving Family Therapy

Episode: What Therapists Need to Know About Neurodivergent Clients and Families: An Interview with David Smith, LCSW

Michael Ashford

Senior Director of Marketing at Sign In Solutions (formerly The Receptionist)

Episode: How Clients Experience Therapy: From First Inquiry to the Waiting Room: An Interview with Michael Ashford

Cathy Hanville

LCSW, specializes in gender diversity and neurodivergence, trained in EMDR and Parts Work

Private practice (Pennsylvania/California)

Episode: Adapting EMDR for Neurodivergent Clients: Parts Work, Attunement, and Affirming Trauma Therapy, An Interview with Cathy Hanville and Christine MacInnis

Hosts

Curt Widhalm

Host of The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide; seasoned clinician with focus on private practice, clinician wellness, and practical guidance for therapists.

Katie Vernoy

Co-host of the show; experienced clinician and advocate known for practical, candid conversations about the realities of modern therapy and practice management.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings

Missed opportunity
Listened to allyship show. Please give some actual case examples. Too abstract. Thank uou
Apple Podcasts
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rabidmoderate
United Statesa month ago
Lacking Integrity
It’s incredibly disappointing that this podcast which claims to be advocating for therapists’ and clients’ best interests and to recommend social activism are sponsored by and advertising for Simple Practice given the numerous unethical things Simple Practice has done and continues to do! Gross!!
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Courageous Therapist
United States4 months ago
Modern Therapist Survival Guide is vital!
Thank you for the great podcast! It has been vital to my learning after graduate school. I appreciate you sharing real world experiences and advocacy work for therapists to earn a living wage and take care of themselves. Love the banter and laughing and sense of humor too!
Apple Podcasts
5
Beach Commute is vital!
United States2 years ago
I learn something new every week. The hosts are very entertaining and knowledgeable. They also choose interesting and insightful guests.
Audible
5
zoprano
United States2 years ago
A great resource for therapists and anyone interested in therapy!
I learn something new every week. The hosts are very entertaining and knowledgeable. They also choose interesting and insightful guests.
Audible
5
zoprano
United States2 years ago

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Many find the show a vital resource for staying current on therapy practices and practice management

Audience appreciates candid banter and humor that humanizes clinicians while tackling tough topics

Listeners value real-world, actionable guidance for private practice

Guests and topics are diverse, including survivor perspectives and practical clinical critiques

Some critics note tonal issues but still admire the depth of clinical insights and advocacy

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Apple Podcasts	#116	United States/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#31	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#109	Australia/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#213	France/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#74	Poland/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#107	Israel/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Modern Therapist's Consumer Guide: Paubox. HIPAA Compliant Email, Secure Communication, and Practice Privacy. An Interview with Hoala Greevy, Founder and CEO of Paubox

Q: What makes Paubox a better option compared to just using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 alone?

Paubox encrypts all email by default, provides seamless integration around existing email providers, avoids the friction of separate portals, and offers additional protections like inbound email security and HITRUST-aligned compliance.

Modern Therapist's Consumer Guide: Paubox. HIPAA Compliant Email, Secure Communication, and Practice Privacy. An Interview with Hoala Greevy, Founder and CEO of Paubox

Q: What is the onboarding process like for therapists wanting to adopt Paubox?

Therapists can start a free 14-day trial on paubox.com with a self-serve setup and guided wizard; otherwise they can book a Zoom with a real human to assist through the process.

When Good Moms Feel Bad: Supporting Mothers in Therapy with IFS and the Mom Parts Method – An Interview with Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT

Q: Who are you and what are you putting out into the world?

Jessica introduces herself as a 52-year-old therapist living in Santa Cruz, with a background in music and a long-standing focus on maternal mental health, explaining how motherhood shaped her clinical path and led to developing the Mom Parts Method.

How Therapists Can Help Clients With IBS, Chronic Nausea, and Gut-Brain Disorders: An Interview with Dr. Ali Navidi

Q: Who are you and what are you putting out into the world?

Dr. Navidi introduces himself as a clinical psychologist in the DC area who has focused on GI disorders and emphasizes that this work aims to help patients not just cope, but not live with the condition, through empirically supported treatments and a specialized practice.

Adapting EMDR for Neurodivergent Clients: Parts Work, Attunement, and Affirming Trauma Therapy, An Interview with Cathy Hanville and Christine MacInnis

Q: How do you approach accommodations for autistic or ADHD clients within EMDR?

Begin with a broad toolbox approach, assess sensory needs (lighting, room texture, seating), incorporate parts work to identify protective parts, and front-load preparation so processing feels safe and supported.

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A practitioner-focused show that centers on modern clinical practice, therapist well-being, and private practice realities. Across episodes, the hosts explore actionable strategies for managing burnout, sustaining long-term therapy careers, and navigating the business side of practice, all while pushing for ethical care, social advocacy, and innovative approaches to mental health. Guests typically include practicing clinicians, survivor advocates, and researchers who offer real-world insights into systems, therapy techniques, and policy changes that affect therapists and their clients. Noteworthy angles include debunking industry myths, critiquing therapeutic practices, and highlighting tools and tech that support clinicians without sacrifi... more

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