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E3: Red Flags, Sand Trays, and Shit Pay: The Lies They Sell New Therapists with Ally Henry MA, LPC (she/her)
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E3: Red Flags, Sand Trays, and Shit Pay: The Lies They Sell New Therapists with Ally Henry MA, LPC (she/her)
Summary
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Burnout & Bullsht*, host Kayla Schubert-Wirth sits down with Ally Henry, LPC, to expose the early signs of burnout and the brutal realities therapists face behind closed doors. From being paid $17 an hour to work with sex-trafficked teens (with zero trauma training) to being hired at a private practice after bartending their Christmas party—Ally shares the red flags, the system failures, and the moments that made her say: this can’t be it.
They dive deep into the toxic work environments so many clinicians endure, the performative nature of supervision, the false promises of private practice, and the financial minefield of 1099 work. You’ll hear about navigating mental health roles during COVID-19, why community care matters more than competition, and the power of real, authentic supervision.
This isn’t just a story—it’s a call to action for therapists stuck in survival mode.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it me… or is it the system?”—this episode is your answer.
🎧 In this episode, we cover:
What it’s really like starting out in community mental health
Why lack of trauma training is a systemic failure
Red flags no one warns you about in private practice
The reality of being a 1099 therapist without financial prep
Why self-advocacy, mentorship, and leaving matter
How Ally finally found a workplace that pays her to rest
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Burnout and Mental Health Challenges
01:06 Recognizing Early Signs of Burnout
03:34 Navigating Toxic Work Environments
07:01 The Importance of Advocacy and Self-Trust
10:09 Defining Effective Clinical Supervision
12:48 The Role of Authenticity in Therapy
15:08 Transitioning Between Jobs in Mental Health
19:12 Resignation and Rebuilding in the Private Sector
21:34 The Honeymoon Phase of Private Practice
24:40 Red Flags in Private Practice
27:37 Navigating Challenges During COVID
30:45 Finding the Right Fit in Private Practice
33:01 The Importance of Community in Mental Health
36:05 Advice for New Therapists
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