Jun 29, 2026
What happens when the therapist is the one who needs support?
In this episode, I’m talking about the very real challenges therapists face when life disrupts their ability to work. Private practice can offer freedom and flexibility, but it can also leave clinicians vulnerable when illness, grief, natural disasters, burnout, or unexpected emergencies come up.
We’ll look at why therapists need a safety net, how financial stress impacts clinicians, and what it means to prepare your practice for the unexpected. From emergency grants and burnout prevention to referral networks and professional wills, this conversation is a reminder that therapists are human too.
Jeanine Rousso, co-founder of Therapist Resource Network, joins me to share how her nonprofit is supporting mental health clinicians through emergency financial assistance, advocacy, and resources for long-term sustainability.
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Meet Jeanine Rousso, LCMHC, LMHC, LPC, ACS
Throughout her 20 years working in the mental health field, Jeanine noticed a growing need for support among mental health clinicians, especially in times of personal emergencies and burnout. As the need for mental health treatment increased among clients, so did the need for the clinicians themselves to be cared for. Unfortunately, the broken mental health system does not often afford therapists the space and financial stability to receive much-deserved care in their times of need. Jeanine founded TRN as a way to support therapists in new ways.