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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
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Medicare
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Ethics In Therapy

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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Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays

Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore how therapists can navigate family gatherings without slipping into the role of “family therapist.” They d... more

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Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go

Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy reflect on what it takes to build and sustain a meaningful therapy career and how to leave the profession well. They explore profess... more

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When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas

Curt and Katie speak with Ofra Obejas, LCSW (Retired), about what happens when even the most dedicated therapists reach their limits. After 20 years in practice, Ofra recognized sh... more

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How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD

Curt and Katie talk with Lynn Grodzki and Margaret Wehrenberg about how therapists can plan for retirem... more

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Recent Guests

Ofra Obejas
Retired LCSW with 20 years of experience as a therapist
Episode: When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas
Lynn Grodzki, LCSW
Psychotherapist and business coach with extensive experience writing for therapists
Private Practice Success
Episode: How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD
Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD
Psychologist specializing in anxiety and depression with a long background in therapy
Episode: How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD
Jonathan Seltzer
Leader at SimplePractice
SimplePractice
Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice
Pardis Mahdavi
Medical anthropologist and mystic cowgirl, focused on transforming higher education
Episode: How Conscious Awareness Shapes Leadership, Therapy, and Collective Healing: An interview with Pardis Mahdavi, PhD
Dr. Pardis Mahdavi
Medical anthropologist, author, and former university administrator.
The Bondery House
Episode: The Crisis in College Mental Health: An Interview with Pardis Mahdavi, PhD
José Rosario
Scholar, practitioner, activist in mental health and marginalization
Phoenix Empowered
Episode: Beyond Coping: Radical Healing in a World Not Built for Us – An Interview with José Rosario
Robyn L. Goldberg
Nutrition therapist who helps people repair their relationships with food and body.
askaboutfood.com
Episode: Navigating Food, Body Image, and GLP-1 Medications: An Interview with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C
Jeremy Sachs
Licensed psychotherapist from Glasgow, Scotland who emphasizes community and support for male survivors of sexual abuse
Self-employed therapist
Episode: Unmasking Shame, Myths, and Healing for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: An Interview with Jeremy Sachs

Hosts

Curt Widhalm
Co-host and licensed therapist, offering insights and experiences from his practice and engaging in discussions on modern therapy challenges.
Katie Vernoy
Co-host and licensed therapist, focusing on bringing humor and relatability to processing complex topics in therapy and personal growth.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 310 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Superb.

    In a sea of spaces that place talking points and agendas over people and impact, Curt and Katie got it right about the antisemitism and anti-Palestinian experiences of therapists in these communities. They covered both lived experiences so well, and showed that one does not erase or obscure the other. Well, done. Truly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KiwiWithUmbrella
    United Statesa year ago
  • Resourceful podcast

    I have been listening to The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide for a few years since I started my small practice. I have generally found their podcasts to be insightful, educational, and a great free resource. I am surprised by some of the negative reviews. I will say that most PP therapists will find this podcast interesting and educational. I have enjoyed about 95% of all the podcasts I’ve listened to. I have found a couple unhelpful but that is just me. I really appreciate the topics covered ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smfish
    United Statesa year ago

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Many listeners appreciate the educational and insightful nature of the content, finding it valuable for their personal and professional development. Overall, the hosts are praised for their humor and relatability in discussing complex topics, making the episodes engaging. However, there is some critique regarding the tone used by one of the hosts, suggesting that it could come across as condescending at times. The variety and depth of topics covered are often highlighted positively, indicating a strong appeal to those in the mental health field.

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When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas
Q: What do you think that you could have done differently or that therapists get wrong about that?
Ofra emphasizes that many therapists overlook their own needs and boundaries, leading to burnout and ineffective self-care strategies.
When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas
Q: What happened?
Ofra reflects on her abrupt retirement and how her career led to burnout, identifying day-to-day struggles and mismatches between her values and work expectations as key issues.
Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice
Q: How do you respond to concerns about corporate greed and data security?
We prioritize data security and maintaining our mission to support independent clinicians over other corporate interests, ensuring our customers' trust.
Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice
Q: Given the competitive landscape, how does SimplePractice help clinicians maintain their caseloads?
We focus on improving referrals through meaningful connections within our ecosystem, as well as offering more resources for managing insurance and payments.
Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice
Q: What mission, vision and values guide your business decisions?
Our mission revolves around empowering independent mental health clinicians to thrive, ensuring they have the tools needed to remain autonomous and practice where they choose.

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This show explores the evolving landscape of therapy and the personal experiences of therapists, addressing modern challenges and insights in the mental health field. Topics covered include therapy practices, social media engagement, entrepreneurship for therapists, advocacy against mental health stigma, and the importance of authenticity in professional identities. The hosts emphasize the need for therapists to navigate their roles with humanity while advocating for personal brands that reflect their values and connection with clients. The series is particularly unique for its blend of professional guidance and personal storytelling, allowing listeners to see therapists as multifaceted individuals.

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2. Lynn Grodzki, LCSW
3. Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD
4. Jonathan Seltzer
5. Pardis Mahdavi
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