Getting to the Couch

In this episode of Getting to the Couch, we take a closer look at what happens when clients move from the structure of hospitalization back into the community. Our conversation explores the essential role medical social workers play in coordinating this transition — from doctors assessing medical necessity and discharge readiness to connecting clients with outpatient supports and resources.

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 11 Capstone Conversation for Season 1

September 2, 2025 • 27 mins

Season One Wrap-Up: The Conversations That Matter Most
In this capstone episode, we reflect on the key themes from Season One—choosing a therapist, first sessions, treatment planning, self-advocacy, and more—while diving into new ground we haven’t explored yet: navigating insurance, crisis therapy, LGBTQ+ challenges, and gender narratives in mental health. It’s the big-picture discussion that brings it all togeth...

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 10 Stages of Change

June 20, 2025 • 27 mins

Before someone ever sets foot in a therapist’s office, there’s often a long internal journey already in motion. In this episode, Episode 10, of Getting to the Couch, we explore the Stages of Change model—what it is, why it matters, and how it can help us understand the push and pull between wanting change and actually making it happen.

From denial to readiness, relapse to action, we break down each stage with real-worl...

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 9 Confidentiality in Therapy

June 6, 2025 • 34 mins

Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of therapy—but what does it actually mean, and where does it begin and end? In this episode of Getting to the Couch, we break down the purpose of confidentiality, the legal and ethical boundaries around it, and how breaches—intentional or not—can shake a client's sense of safety and trust.

We talk about what therapists are required to protect, when they're legally ob...

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 8 - The Role of Coordination of Care in Therapy

May 16, 2025 • 38 mins

What if the biggest barrier to therapy isn’t motivation—but miscommunication? In this episode, we explore how coordination (or lack of it) between therapists, doctors, schools, and families can deeply impact a person’s ability to access and stay in therapy. How does behind-the-scenes collaboration support healing—and what happens when it’s missing?

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 7 - Barriers to Therapy with Children

April 18, 2025 • 47 mins

In this episode, we’re exploring the real-world challenges and breakthroughs in child therapy and animal-assisted interventions—with insights from our incredible guest, Emily Blazic, a licensed therapist who brings deep experience to the conversation.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or just curious about how therapy really works with kids.

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 6 - Shame as a Barrier to Therapy

April 5, 2025 • 31 mins

What if something deeper than fear or doubt was keeping you from therapy? What if it’s not just about finding the right time or therapist—but something harder to name? In this episode, we explore the complicated role of shame in getting to therapy and staying in it. How does shame show up in ways we don’t expect? And what happens when we finally face it? Let’s talk about it.

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 5 - Self-Advocacy in Therapy

March 21, 2025 • 27 mins

Is therapy something you just ‘go along with,’ or do you have a say in shaping your experience? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of self-advocacy in therapy. Can you request a specific approach? What about switching therapists if the fit isn’t right? How do you voice your needs without feeling awkward? Let’s explore how speaking up can transform your therapy journey and help you get the support that truly...

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 4 - Understanding Modalities and Their Use in Therapy

March 7, 2025 • 36 mins

This episode discusses common approaches used in therapy and the application of these modalities to client needs. Removing does this help with removing the mystery to the process of therapy?

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 3 - Treatment Planning

February 21, 2025 • 21 mins

The episode discusses the improtance of treatment planning in therapy and highlights one of the most important elements to the treatment planning process. Tune in to find out.

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 2 - What to expect at the first session

February 7, 2025 • 23 mins

This podcast episode discusses what to expect at the first therapy session. Adjusting expectations of what the first session is and understanding the role of self-advocacy.

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Getting to the Couch Ep. 1 - Selecting a Therapist or Counselor

January 24, 2025 • 31 mins

This episode provides a brief overview of what to consider when selecting a therapist or counselor.

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A little bit about us.

January 10, 2025 • 19 mins

This podcast episode gives you a brief description of its hosts and why they have chose to do a podcast about the challenges to getting in and staying in therapy.

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