Therapy Without Compromise: A Founder’s Fight for Quality Care w/ Doug Polster of Thriving Center of Psychology

Doug Polster was deep into clinical work when a conversation with a former classmate sparked something bigger. What started as a way to keep his private practice afloat during COVID slowly turned into a cross-state mental health network rooted in accessibility and real care. In this episode, Doug unpacks the lessons behind Thriving Center of Psychology’s growth, from sunsetting a failed tech platform to rethinking how founders define their roles. He reflects on the quiet wins, the tough calls, and what it really means to build with intention.

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Episode Resources

• “The Confidence Gap” by Russ Harris (https://a.co/d/jbAY54D)