Hi, We’re Cathy + Stef–Therapists, Practice Owners, and Hosts of the Gettin’ Gritty Podcast.
LET’S GET GRITTY
Being a therapist takes more than knowledge–it takes grit.
We know what it’s like to leave a session replaying every word, to feel your nervous system buzzing after a heavy day, or to juggle private practice with family life. That’s why we created The Gritty Therapist—a space for early-to-mid career therapists who feel stuck, anxious, or burned out.
Here, we share the things we wish someone had handed us early on through our Gettin’ Gritty podcast, free clinical resources, and courses. Expect gritty, no-fluff tools you can use tomorrow, grounded support that helps you steady your footing, and the kind of real talk that makes you feel less alone.
Your Gritty Girls,
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You’ve been practicing in isolation, overwhelmed, under-supported, + quietly wondering…
How do I know if I am really helping my clients?
How do I avoid second-guessing myself?
What should I do if I freeze in session?
What should I say when a client shuts down?
How do I balance home life and private practice life?
Remember: You are not alone.
Every therapist has moments like this—that’s why we’re here to talk about the part no one teaches you.
grit is…
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Real talk for real-life therapists.
WE’VE BEEN THERE. The late nights replaying sessions, the overwhelm of private practice, the pressure to hold everything and still show up for your own life. That’s why we started the Gettin’ Gritty Podcast: to bridge the gap between theory and what therapists actually need. In each episode, you’ll hear the kind of real talk you usually only get behind closed doors—scrappy strategies, honest stories, and grounded tools that build your grit without burning you out. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, getting real, and doing the next right thing.
Listen to some of our Favorite Episodes
NO. 01
Gettin’ Gritty - Intro
BONUS EPISODE
The Sunday Scaries - Bonus Epsisode
Being Bad is Good
NO. 02
We’re here to help you grow
in your clinical work, your business, and your well-being with care, connection, + a whole lot of grit.
The Gettin’ Gritty Podcast
Bite-sized clinical tools and confidence boosters, honest, gritty stories, and the kind of real talk you usually only get behind closed doors.
Gritty Clinical Resources
From scripts for tough sessions to nervous system resets—free downloads designed for real life in the therapy room.
The Gritty Academy
Fluff-free trainings that bridge the gap between theory and practice, and give you exactly what you need to feel more confident with clients and yourself.
…let’s get gritty
We’re Stef + Cathy—therapists, practice owners, moms, + the voices behind The Gritty Therapist.
Between running a private practice, raising kids (and grandkids!), and logging countless hours in the therapy room, we’ve lived (and still live) the juggle of real life and real clients.
what people are saying
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Free Resources to help you Get Gritty
Here are 7 gritty, no-fluff tools for your back pocket. Designed to help you find your footing and show up for your clients, your family, and yourself, because being a therapist takes more than knowledge, it takes grit.