# 315 - Therapists Need Community (Not Just CEUs) with Kathryn Esquer, The Therapist Network

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Podcast: [Conversations With a Wounded Healer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-a-wounded-healer-682694)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when therapists stop performing growth and actually practice it together? Kathryn Esquer shares how The Therapist Network emerged from a real need for authentic connection—and why community, vulnerability, and accountability are essential for sustainable clinical work. You know how I'm always going on about a) doing your work, and b) doing that work alongside others? It occurred to me that many therapists don't know where to begin, especially with "everything" happening to our profession and the communities we serve. Kathryn Esquer felt that same deep desire for peer-based connection and support. So, she built it. Today, The Therapist Network offers professionals a virtual space for genuine collaboration, collective wisdom, and feedback––the kind of inspiration and resource-sharing that chaotic Facebook groups just can't provide. Katy and I advance that goal by offering a "what to expect" primer for healthy group dynamics: Why build community? Your professional growth and mental well-being depend on it! Joining something is scary as hell, but extending yourself is better than going it alone. Practice discernment. Not all collaboration is good! If you're questioning a group's leadership, motives, or focus, then it's time to find a new space. Include elders and others. If the group doesn't embrace a mix of backgrounds, orientations, or ages, then it's not a true community. Seek safety. Authenticity is easier to access when a group feels secure. A reminder that safety doesn't mean devoid of accountability. A safe community promotes responsibility among all its members. Take time to find your people. Join The Therapist Network and receive 20% off your subscription tier when you enter the code SARAHROCKS. Join our Authentic Leaders Group! Next cohort starts May…

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