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

Curt Widhalm, LMFT and Katie Vernoy, LMFTtherapyreimagined.com
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 social media, engaging in social activism, pushing back against mental health stigma, and facing a whole new style of entrepreneurship. To support you as a whole person, a business owner, and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.
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Episodes

Let’s Talk About Sex

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. Interview with Liz Dube, MA, MS, Certified Sex Therapist Liz Dube – Is a...

Mar 22, 201835 min

Getting the Supervision You Want

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: 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 capa...

Mar 20, 201837 min

Be a Better Therapist

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. Active vs Passive Learning Continuing Education structure Role plays as a learning tool Working with clients outside of your comfort zone Positive client outcomes How practicing specific steps is necessary to improve Going beyond the minimum continuing education requireme...

Mar 15, 201834 min

Therapist Safety

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: 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 tr...

Mar 12, 201839 min

Creating Relevant Ads

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. Interview with Duane Osterlind, LMFT, CSAT Duane Osterlind is a Licensed...

Mar 08, 201830 min

Finding Your Blind Spots

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: 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...

Mar 06, 201835 min

Make Your Paperwork Meaningful

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. Interview with Maelisa Hall, Psy.D. Maelisa Hall, Psy.D. specializes in ...

Mar 01, 201833 min

Bad Marketing 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 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 onl...

Feb 27, 201831 min

Investing in Yourself as an Entrepreneur

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. Interview with Howard Spector Howard Spector is the CEO and Co-Founder o...

Feb 22, 201835 min

Finding Your Perfect Private Practice Office

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: 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 manageme...

Feb 20, 201835 min

The Fight to Save Psychotherapy

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. Interview with Benjamin E. Caldwell, Psy.D. Dr. Benjamin Caldwell is the...

Feb 15, 201837 min

Are You Sure You are a Specialist?

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 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 st...

Feb 13, 201826 min

Compassion Fatigue

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. Interview with Jennifer Blough, LPC Jennifer Blough is a licensed profes...

Feb 08, 201833 min

Giving and Getting Good Supervision

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 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 th...

Feb 06, 201837 min

What Therapists Get Wrong

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. Interview with Paul Gilmartin We so enjoyed talking with Paul! From 1995...

Feb 01, 201834 min

The Dividing Line Between Coaching and Therapy

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: Regulation of therapy versus the “wild we...

Jan 30, 201837 min

Small Town Sex Therapist

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. Interview with Jeanette Tolson, LCSW, CASAC We so enjoyed talking with J...

Jan 25, 201829 min

Asking for Money

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: Setting Fees Ethical codes related to set...

Jan 23, 201838 min

Crafting Your Authentic Message

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. Interview with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, Parent Coach We so enjoyed talkin...

Jan 18, 201831 min

Managing Client Cancellations

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: Typical cancellation policies Informed co...

Jan 16, 201836 min

The New Tax Bill and Planning for Taxes in 2018

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. Interview with Michael Jurenka, CPA We so enjoyed talking with Mike Jure...

Jan 11, 201831 min

Managing Your Online Reputation

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: How to proactively create a positive onli...

Jan 09, 201832 min

Getting Personal to Advocate for Compassion, Understanding, and Social Justice

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. Interview with James Guay, LMFT We so enjoyed talking with James Guay! J...

Jan 04, 201829 minEp. 19

It’s Time to Think About Your Goals

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: Sorting through New Year’s Resolutions, d...

Jan 02, 201826 minEp. 18

The Danger of Poor Self-Care for Therapists

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: The definitions of self-care Legal and et...

Dec 28, 201731 minEp. 17

Bridging Cultural and Communication Differences in a Bilingual Psychotherapy Practice

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. Interview with Dr. Carmen Roman We enjoyed talking with Dr. Carmen Roman...

Dec 26, 201728 min

A Brief Chat with Dr. Philip Zimbardo

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. Interview with Dr. Philip Zimbardo We were so honored to talk with Dr. P...

Dec 21, 20179 minEp. 15

A Brief Chat with Dr. Michael Yapko

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. Interview with Dr. Michael Yapko We were so honored to talk with Dr. Mic...

Dec 20, 20179 minEp. 14

Reflections on The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference

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: We reflect on our experiences during the ...

Dec 19, 201732 minEp. 13

Having Fun at The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference

Episode 12: Having Fun at The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference Survival Guide Tips, Tools, and Name Dropping 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...

Dec 14, 201731 min
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