Stephanie Sonntag, chief therapist and co-founder of NextTherapist joins Insights with Us! NextTherapist is a platform created to address the challenge of getting therapeutic support when you need it, instead of waiting weeks for a potential fit. Stephanie shares her journey of uncertainty and trying several different paths including journalism, non-profit work, mental health work and advocacy, before settling into EMDR and being a business owner with the drive to help others.  We emphasize the importance of therapist-client fit, the realities of entrepreneurship, and the value of authenticity and acknowledging ongoing anxiety and struggle.

Check it out:

https://nexttherapist.com/

@nexttherapist

What to expect in this episode:

00:16 Meet Stephanie and Next Therapist

04:19 Stephanie’s Winding Career Path

11:58 Becoming a Therapist and the Myth of Having It Together

20:48 Private Practice and Burnout

22:39 The Idea Behind Next Therapist

27:23 Why Fit Matters

34:09 How Next Therapist Works

42:05 Building The Platform

49:01 Big Dreams

53:25 Authenticity And Being Human