The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
A podcast for therapists and mental health pros; real talk, clinical tools, and self-care in under an hour. You’ll leave every episode with something you can apply with your clients today.
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is your go-to space for therapists, interns, and lifelong students who want both professional growth and personal resilience.
Hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, EMDR Certified Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and ASU Faculty Associate, this show blends evidence-based practice with therapist-to-therapist conversations that pull back the curtain on real clinical work.
You’ll hear about:
- Trauma treatment, EMDR, DBT, CBT & specialty care
- Supporting neurodivergent and marginalized communities
- Perinatal mental health, supervision hacks, and practice-building
- Self-care for therapists and emotional clarity for clients
New episodes every other Wednesday: education in under an hour.
If you’ve been searching for one of the best new podcasts, self-help podcasts, or podcasts for therapists and mental health, this is the show that connects learning with action.
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Why Clinical Ethics and Supervision Matter More Than Ever with Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT
In this episode, Lorain Moorehead sits down with Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, a former prosecutor turned LMFT clinical supervisor, to explore ethical gray zones, common regulatory mistakes, and the evolving role of supervision in clinical practice. This episode offers insight into how to protect your license, your clients, and your professional growth whether you're a student, therapist, practice owner or in an adjacent profession. And highlights that often ethical missteps come from a lack of answers and supports rather than intention.
Patricia shares guidance on building systems that support ethical decisions, creating separation between administrative and clinical supervision, understanding licensing compacts, and the future of behavioral health.
Episode Highlights:
- [10:15] Ethical challenges in modern clinical practice
- [20:00] Support systems for clinicians and supervisors
- [30:00] The evolving role of clinical supervision
- [40:00] Future trends in behavioral health: AI, intensives & compacts
- [45:00] Documenting critical incidents to protect your license
- [50:00] Supervision as professional development, not just licensure
- [52:00] Lifelong learning, consultation, and avoiding stagnation
Resources Mentioned:
- Clinical Best Practice Institute
- Not Your Typical Therapy Conference
- NBCC CE's
- Lorain Moorehead’s Clinical Supervision & Consultation
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is a biweekly conversation with Lorain Moorehead, LCSW a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Lorain Moorehead Therapy and Consultation in Arizona where we specialize in High Achieving Professionals, EMDR, perinatal mental health, and clinical supervision. We cover therapeutic specialties with mental health professionals from intern to advanced supervisor in mind while dropping gems and aha moments for everyone who loves to learn! If you love learning and want to keep track of some futher learning opportunities, grab your learning map here!
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