The Keys to Therapy Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:04 -0400 https://thekeystotherapy.com/ en-us © 2026 The Keys to Therapy LLC yes 2334a1e4-f62a-56fc-9f4a-71c86d02b867 Samantha Newton, LCSW episodic false Grad school taught you theory. This podcast teaches you the rest.

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy: The podcast for therapists who want practical clinical skills, honest mentorship, and real-world guidance for building a sustainable and fulfilling career in mental health.

I’m Samantha Newton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, educator, and mentor, and I created this space for therapists who feel overwhelmed, underprepared, stuck in imposter syndrome, or unsure how to bridge the gap between graduate school and real-life clinical work.

If you’ve ever thought: “Why didn’t anyone teach us this in grad school?”

You’re in the right place.

Each episode combines practical teaching, candid conversations, and therapist mentorship to help you build confidence in the therapy room and beyond. From session structure, documentation, and clinical skills to burnout prevention, boundaries, career growth, and the realities of working in the mental health field — we cover the things many therapists wish they had learned sooner.

Whether you’re a student, new therapist, associate, newly licensed clinician, or someone still trying to feel more confident and grounded in your work, you’re in the right place. Because confidence doesn’t come from a text book-it comes from practical knowledge, experience, and skills. 

Let’s build together. 

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy.


Website: thekeystotherapy.com

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Samantha Newton, LCSW https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cn75k5z8fcalwibyry9tehs2hn0a?.jpg The Keys to Therapy https://thekeystotherapy.com/ #4: Medical Model vs Wellness Model of Mental Health #4: Medical Model vs Wellness Model of Mental Health The medical model of mental health has been the accepted form of care for years. It usually involves seeking mental health care when in a crisis and then stopping treatment once the crisis is over. However, in recent years, views on mental health have changed and become more about overall wellness.

In this week’s episode, I share a more detailed view of the medical model, including its pros and cons. I discuss what the wellness model of mental health looks like and why that is my preferred method as a therapist.

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.


Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> The medical model of mental health has been the accepted form of care for years. It usually involves seeking mental health care when in a crisis and then stopping treatment once the crisis is over. However, in recent years, views on mental health have changed and become more about overall wellness.

In this week’s episode, I share a more detailed view of the medical model, including its pros and cons. I discuss what the wellness model of mental health looks like and why that is my preferred method as a therapist.

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.


Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> Samantha Buzzsprout-19307153 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1099 full false #3: Surviving Grad School for Therapists: Mistakes Made and Tips Learned #3: Surviving Grad School for Therapists: Mistakes Made and Tips Learned This episode covers all things grad school: How my MSW program was structured, how I picked my internships for both years, mistakes I made during school, and things I learned along the way. I had no idea what grad school for therapists was like prior to actually being in it. Now 10+ years after graduation, I have a better perspective of my time there. I want to help others learn more about how it all works and learn from my experience.

Find It Quickly:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Structure of My Grad School Program
02:05 My 1st Year Internship (macro path and mistakes made)
07:38 2nd Year of Grad School (clinical path)
09:03 2nd Internship
13:28 Tips for Picking Internships
16:10 How to Survive Grad School

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.

Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> This episode covers all things grad school: How my MSW program was structured, how I picked my internships for both years, mistakes I made during school, and things I learned along the way. I had no idea what grad school for therapists was like prior to actually being in it. Now 10+ years after graduation, I have a better perspective of my time there. I want to help others learn more about how it all works and learn from my experience.

Find It Quickly:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Structure of My Grad School Program
02:05 My 1st Year Internship (macro path and mistakes made)
07:38 2nd Year of Grad School (clinical path)
09:03 2nd Internship
13:28 Tips for Picking Internships
16:10 How to Survive Grad School

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.

Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> Samantha Buzzsprout-19307142 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1429 full false #2: 5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Therapist #2: 5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Therapist There are SO many things to learn as a new therapist. It can feel really overwhelming to know what to prioritize and where to start.

In this week’s episode of The Keys to Therapy, I share the top 5 things I wish I knew when I was a new therapist, from supervision red flags to developing a niche to creating a network. I give examples of why each one is important and provide tips on how to do them.

*Mentioned in the episode: My bad supervisor experience
https://www.cbrewerconsulting.com/podcasts/the-ceo-clinician-podcast/episodes/2148573310

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.

Subscribe above to stay up to date on new episodes!

Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> There are SO many things to learn as a new therapist. It can feel really overwhelming to know what to prioritize and where to start.

In this week’s episode of The Keys to Therapy, I share the top 5 things I wish I knew when I was a new therapist, from supervision red flags to developing a niche to creating a network. I give examples of why each one is important and provide tips on how to do them.

*Mentioned in the episode: My bad supervisor experience
https://www.cbrewerconsulting.com/podcasts/the-ceo-clinician-podcast/episodes/2148573310

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.

Subscribe above to stay up to date on new episodes!

Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> Samantha Buzzsprout-19307135 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1225 full false #1: How I Became A Therapist #1: How I Became A Therapist In this episode, I discuss why I chose to be an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker). I cover topics such as what other paths to be a therapist are available, the feedback I received from other therapists about their careers, and what motivated me to start this channel.

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.

Subscribe above to stay up to date on new episodes!

Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

]]> In this episode, I discuss why I chose to be an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker). I cover topics such as what other paths to be a therapist are available, the feedback I received from other therapists about their careers, and what motivated me to start this channel.

Welcome to The Keys to Therapy! I’m Samantha Newton, a licensed mental health therapist and owner of The Therapy Suite PLLC. I create videos for aspiring, new, and established therapists to provide support and help increase knowledge about being a therapist.

Subscribe above to stay up to date on new episodes!

Mentioned in this Episode:
My Website: thetherapysuitepllc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/the.therapy.suite.pllc
Facebook Group for New Therapists: facebook.com/groups/1518254698581050

Tools & Resources:
Flodesk: partners.flodesk.com/the-keys-to-therapy (25% 0ff 1st year)
Showit: showit.com/r/hnv6jz70

Let's Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/thekeystotherapy
YouTube: youtube.com/@thekeystotherapy
Email List: thekeystotherapy.myflodesk.com/welcome
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekeystotherapy
Website: thekeystotherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/samantha.newton.lcsw

**Subscribe to my Email List for more tips, freebies, and advance notice of events/workshops**
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6431cf476c3e6e7d2a97f0f9

*This content was created for aspiring and current therapists. It is based off my personal experiences and is not the only source of information regarding becoming a therapist/life as a therapist.

*This content is not intended as professional or legal advice. For therapists: Please seek the services of a professional (your licensing board, clinical supervisor, liability insurance representative, etc.) if you need advice pertaining to ...

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