What happens when your podcast guest is also your sister? You get a conversation about existential crises, professional boundaries, imposter syndrome, and a few things you probably wouldn't share with just anyone. In this episode of The Art of Being a Therapist, Ashley and Morgen welcome someone particularly special: Ashley's younger sister, Lindsay. And while Ashley and Lindsay share a family connection and a profession, their paths into social work look pretty different. Li

Who decided therapy should happen in 50-minute increments, once a week, indefinitely? And why do we keep treating that structure as though it's the only way people can heal? In this episode of The Art of Being a Therapist, Ashley Charbonneau and Morgen Villegas welcome Kellee, the founder of Wild Transformations Therapy, to explore what happens when therapists start thinking beyond the traditional clinical hour. From therapeutic rituals to EMDR intensives, the conversation ch

When the Work We Love Changes Us Licensing boards serve a function: To protect consumers. Professional accountability is necessary, and legitimate complaints deserve careful review. At the same time, being the subject of a complaint can be an extremely stressful experience. Therapists may experience fear, embarrassment, anger, shame, or uncertainty about their professional future. Some become preoccupied with potential consequences, including disciplinary action, financial co