Therapists Unchained
Therapists Unchained is about opening a dialogue about the state of mental health in the United States as seen through the eyes of the clinicians and the role of tech platforms in shaping access to care, the consequences of VC-backed therapy models, the intentional complexities of dealing with insurance companies, and building a community of mental health providers to support, mentor, educate, and empower each other. You’ll hear real talk about what’s happening behind the scenes in our field and what it means for providers and clients alike.
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As the mental health field becomes increasingly shaped by corporate interests and algorithm-driven care, clinicians are being left out of critical conversations — and often critical decisions. This podcast is our space to educate, connect, and organize.
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Therapists Unchained
Building a Safety Net: The Therapist Resource Network with Jeanine Rousso, LMHC, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
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In this episode of Therapists Unchained, host Sivie Suckerman sits down with Jeanine Rousso, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and registered play therapist supervisor based in North Carolina. They discuss the harsh financial realities facing mental health professionals today—from staggering student loans to the rising costs of private practice—and introduce a beacon of hope: The Therapist Resource Network. Jeanine shares how her 501(c)(3) nonprofit is providing emergency grants to therapists in crisis and building a community to combat burnout and isolation.
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Jeanine Rousso is a licensed counselor in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina as well as an Approved Clinical Supervisor. A helper to her core, Jeanine maintains a private practice in addition to being the founder of Therapist Resource Network. Jeanine recognizes how often therapists themselves are left without the time, space, or financial stability to receive the support they deserve, especially during times of burnout or personal emergencies. In response, she founded TRN to create new, accessible ways to support mental health professionals.
Website: www.therapistresourcenetwork.org
Email: therapistresourcenetwork@gmail.com
Therapist Resource Network mission: To provide emergency financial support, burnout prevention and recovery, and advocacy for mental health clinicians.
This episode was produced and edited by Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS
