83. Supporting Underserved Populations + Shifting to Teletherapy with Dr. Kathryn Esquer

Today I am joined by Dr. Kathryn Esquer, clinical psychologist, and founder of the Teletherapist Network. Kathryn founded the Teletherapist Network in July of 2020 after practicing teletherapy, alone and at home, for 3 months as a way to connect and support other therapists making the transition to teletherapy.
In our conversation Kathryn shares what motivated her to transition to clinical psychology from a prospering career in organizational consulting, how the shift to telehealth services is helping patients find better care, how the Teletherapist Network supports therapists and more!
In this episode:
Who is Dr. Kathryn Esquer and what led her to a career in psychology?
Why she decided to leave organizational consulting to transition to clinical psychology
How the shift to telehealth services are helping patients find better care
What are the important things to look for when you're looking for a therapist?
What are underserved populations and how does it come to be the case that certain populations are underserved?
When is it important to seek support from a licensed therapist?
What is the Teletherapist Network and how do they support therapists in the social, business, and professional sides of work?
Who can join the Teletherapist Network?
Find Dr. Kathryn:
https://teletherapistnetwork.com/about
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynesquer/

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