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Holding Boundaries with Late Cancels and Frequent Reschedules

Episode 7 They’re not technically breaking your cancellation policy. So why does it still feel like therapy isn’t moving forward? Let’s Talk About It When Inconsistent Therapy Attendance Becomes a Clinical Issue Your client schedules weekly sessions but cancels every other week. They’re giving appropriate notice, so technically, they’re[…]

Why Clients Cancel: Boundaries, No-Shows, and Real-World Clinical Work

Episode 6 You can care about your clients and still charge a cancellation fee. Let’s Talk About It Therapy Cancellation Policies: Where Compassion Meets Boundaries Your client cancels an hour before their appointment. Again. Do you charge the late cancellation fee? Make another exception? Wonder whether enforcing your policy[…]

Presence, Limits, and Staying With Your Client

Episode 5 Sometimes the most powerful intervention is simply staying. Let’s Talk About It Therapeutic Presence: What Happens When You Can’t Fix It? As therapists, we’re trained to help. We assess, intervene, problem-solve, and connect clients with resources. But what happens when there isn’t a solution? Maybe the system[…]

When Self-Disclosure Helps: Authenticity That Supports the Client

Episode 4 Just because you can share something doesn’t mean you should. But sometimes, sharing is exactly what helps. Let’s Talk About It When Is Therapist Self-Disclosure Actually Helpful? Therapists are often taught to keep personal information out of the therapy room. But does maintaining professional boundaries mean clients[…]

Welcome to The Unmasked Therapist Podcast

Podcast Trailer We’re therapists. We’re human. Let’s talk about both. Let’s Talk About It Welcome to The Unmasked Therapist, a podcast where we take off the professional mask and have honest conversations about what it really means to be a therapist. Because here’s the thing: You can know all[…]