
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 479 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessAlternative Health | |||

The Private Practice Pivot: How Therapists Are Adapting to Platforms, Agency Work, and the Changing Therapy Economy
Are therapists leaving private practice - or simply adapting to a changing mental health economy?
Curt Widhalm, LMFT, and Katie Vern... more
Is Independent Private Practice Sustainable? Data on Caseloads, Insurance & Income
Is independent private practice still financially sustainable?
Curt and Katie sit down with Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD, Director of Clinical Strategy at SimplePractice... more
Why You’re Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour
Exhausted in private practice - even with a “manageable” caseload?
Seeing 20-25 clients a week does not mean you’re working 20-25 hours. Every client hour includes hid... more
Burnout Recovery in a Failing System – An Interview with Shaina Siber, LCSW
Therapists are navigating hiring freezes, wage stagnation, insurance instability, identity-level threats, and mounting systemic uncertainty — all while supporting clients ex... more
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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!
I learn something new every week. The hosts are very entertaining and knowledgeable. They also choose interesting and insightful guests.
I learn something new every week. The hosts are very entertaining and knowledgeable. They also choose interesting and insightful guests.
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.
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
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A practical, clinician-focused podcast that centers on modern therapy practice, clinician well-being, and real-world applications. Episodes commonly explore how technology, policy, and social issues intersect with mental health work, featuring discussions on topics like AI's impact on clinical judgment, eating disorders, trauma and vicarious exposure, student debt, licensure pathways, and the dynamics of private practice. The hosts typically balance tough questions with accessible guidance, often inviting guests who bring lived experience, clinical expertise, or regulatory insight to help therapists navigate current challenges while maintaining empathy and human connection. A notable strength is the blend of therapy education, personal stor... more
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