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/