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

Dating as a Therapist


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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 Millen Umoh, LMFT

Millen Umoh is a New York State licensed psychotherapist currently practicing in Brooklyn, NY. She is a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Millen specializes in working with individuals dealing with relationship break-ups, separation, divorce, unhealthy interpersonal relationship patterns, and other major life transitions. She also has extensive experience treating anxiety and mood disorders. Learn more about Millen on her website: www.millenumoh.com

 

In this episode we talk about:

  • Millen’s story, her specialty (and her former blog Psych and The Single Girl)
  • Unique challenges for therapists on the dating scene
  • Setting boundaries, having reciprocal conversations, receiving in addition to giving
  • When to talk about your profession while online dating
  • What happened when Millen told people she was unemployed
  • App dating – setting up your bio, what to disclose, how to present yourself
  • Red flags, when to left swipe
  • What to do if coming across clients on the app
  • How to address with clients if they become aware of your dating status
  • Social Media and informed consent to clarify boundaries
  • How to approach seeking long-term relationships, when in your career you might want to date
  • Options for getting out on the dating scene (online dating, app dating, getting out for live events, meeting organically)
  • Self-disclosure about dating – when it might be appropriate or how to show understanding and knowledge
  • The perks of dating when you’re a therapist
  • Resources mentioned:

    We’ve pulled together any resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links.

    Tinder

    Bumble

    Match.com

     

    Relevant MTSG Podcast Episodes:

     Dual Relationships – Pros and Cons

    Our Next Event:

    The Therapy Reimagined Conference in Los Angeles in October 2018!!

     Credits:

    Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/

    Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

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