As therapists, we often wonder when to hold steady in the work and when to bring in psychiatric support. In this episode, Dr. Ronald Albucher, psychiatrist and psychotherapy educator, helps unpack that decision. With decades of experience at institutions like Stanford and UCSF, Dr. Albucher explains how to recognize clinical resistance, when to consider medication, and how to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
He also shares insights into ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), a modality that changed the way he practices, and how AI could one day assist in deepening clinical attunement. This is a must-listen for mental health professionals navigating complex cases, burnout, and the future of integrated care.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- How to identify clinical resistance and return to foundational goals
- When symptoms signal the need for psychiatric consultation or medication
- Why burnout can mirror clinical stagnation (and how to break the cycle)
- What ISTDP is and how it helps clients access core emotional conflicts
- How to find and vet psychiatrists for collaborative referrals
- The potential of AI to support attunement, training, and supervision in therapy
- Why video review and honest supervision can elevate clinical work
Connect with Dr. Ronald Albucher:
- dralbucher@gmail.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/ron-albucher-17ba1316a
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