Check your ego at the door | with therapist Marty Maidenberg, LMHC Psych Mic

Marty Maidenberg, LMHC, NCC, currently works at a private practice called Pathways Psychological Services in NYC. He received his M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU. Before he became a therapist, Marty spent over 25 years in the music industry, where he spearheaded marketing divisions at major record companies, founded and operated independent record labels, and worked as a talent manager for artists at multiple stages of their careers, including well-known names:
Andy GrammerJoss StoneStingCarrie Underwood...and even Elton John!In this episode, we discuss many FAQs from psychology students about pursuing a path in therapy. Here are a list of topics:
Marty's beginnings in advertisingWhy were you drawn to HR when starting in the music industry?How did you go from almost being hired for an assistant role, to an HR role, to becoming a top marketing executive at PolyGram Records?Building an entertainment marketing company (M Squared Entertainment) Working with talent like Andy Grammer, Sting, Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, and Elton JohnWhat made you such an effective music marketing executive?What was it like to work with Elton John?Tips for standing out in the music industry?Why did you leave the music industry?Why did you want to become a mental health counselor?The need for mental health awareness in the music industryHow do your previous roles in the music industry help you in your role as a counselor?Was it difficult to make sense of making a career change later in life?Internal battles and revelations during training to become a therapistHow did you develop your therapeutic style in graduate school, and how has it evolved over time?What is grad school in mental health counseling actually like?What is it like to be a therapist?Steps to private practice and the difficulty of licensing examsFinancial concernsWhat advice do you have for listeners who are considering becoming therapists but aren’t totally sure? What questions should they ask themselves to assess if this is the right path?How do you switch gears from client to client?Flexibility in private practiceWhat skill, quality, or general factor has served you no matter where you went in life?  Visit psychmic.com to sign up for the newsletter, where you'll get career tips, grad school resources, and job opportunities straight to your inbox! Follow @psych_mic on Instagram to submit questions for speakers and stay in the loop.

Music by: Adam Fine