About the Show
Hosted by Sonya Andersen-Haile, MS, LPC, NCC, this podcast explores the messy, nuanced, and often unspoken parts of counseling; from clinical supervision and ethical dilemmas to burnout, boundaries, and professional growth. Through real stories, case discussions, media analysis, and honest reflection, The Therapist’s Companion creates space for meaningful conversation about what it actually takes to grow as a clinician.
This podcast is designed to complement, not replace, clinical supervision. Whether you’re a graduate student, intern, newly licensed therapist, seasoned clinician, or supervisor, you’ll find thoughtful insights, practical considerations, and moments of connection that help you think differently about your work.
Episodes cover topics such as:
Clinical supervision and supervision gaps
Ethical decision-making in real-world practice
Therapist burnout, isolation, and sustainability
Media portrayals of therapy and what they get wrong
Case conceptualization and clinical judgment
Professional identity development
Beyond the Chair offers both a free version with core episodes and a subscription option featuring deeper dives, interactive monthly cases, extended discussions, and opportunities to engage more closely with the material.
If you’re looking for a therapist podcast that’s reflective, grounded, and honest about the complexities of counseling, this is your companion beyond the therapy room.
*Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to replace clinical supervision. This podcast is conceptualizations from the perspective of the host and/or guests, please ensure you are conducting yourself and your practice bound by your ethical codes, regulatory board, and law in your state.
This podcast is designed to complement, not replace, clinical supervision. Whether you’re a graduate student, intern, newly licensed therapist, seasoned clinician, or supervisor, you’ll find thoughtful insights, practical considerations, and moments of connection that help you think differently about your work.
Episodes cover topics such as:
Clinical supervision and supervision gaps
Ethical decision-making in real-world practice
Therapist burnout, isolation, and sustainability
Media portrayals of therapy and what they get wrong
Case conceptualization and clinical judgment
Professional identity development
Beyond the Chair offers both a free version with core episodes and a subscription option featuring deeper dives, interactive monthly cases, extended discussions, and opportunities to engage more closely with the material.
If you’re looking for a therapist podcast that’s reflective, grounded, and honest about the complexities of counseling, this is your companion beyond the therapy room.
*Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to replace clinical supervision. This podcast is conceptualizations from the perspective of the host and/or guests, please ensure you are conducting yourself and your practice bound by your ethical codes, regulatory board, and law in your state.