Josh Cutler, MSW, LICSW is a seasoned mental health professional who has worked in healthcare for over twenty years. An experienced psychotherapist, clinical social worker and people leader, Josh’s work focuses on improving access to mental health services. He has worked in private practice and also as a behavioral health director for a large healthcare organization. His writing focuses on the human condition.

Josh is passionate about sharing his own struggles with diagnosis of and recovery from a serious mental illness, in the hopes that this vulnerability will lead others to seek help. His advocacy for people with disabilities has taken him to the legislative halls of both Washingtons. He is the author of The Day Hospital: A Memoir.

In the spirit of classic bestselling memoirs like Manic, Prozac Nation, An Unquiet Mind, Madness, Running with Scissors and the Buddha and the Borderline, The Day Hospital weaves personal stories of tragedy with insight, wit, and hope.

“The Day Hospital is a deeply personal account of living with a mental health disorder that offers glimmers of hope”

— Bedside Book Review

“A journey of hope and acceptance.”

— Dr. Dorothy Van Soest, author of Just Mercy and Dean Emeritus of University of Washington School of Social Work

“The author’s professional experience gives him a unique perspective. His vulnerability and willingness to share make this extremely powerful. This book is a must read!”

— Dr. Arpan Waghray, psychiatrist and Chief Executive Officer for Providence’s Well Being Trust

Josh is a producer for the podcast “Hey Man, It’s Ok” which focuses on men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

Check it out at heymanitsok.com or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

I am an Executive Consultant for Neurodivergent High Performers. Distinct from psychotherapy or coaching, this approach provides focused one on one attention on helping you not just accomplish your goals, but build a sustainable life free of the cycle of burnout and despair that often follow the highs of any successful career. Neurodivergence includes bipolar disorder (which I have), autism (which I have a lot of experience with), ADHD, and many other issues which given the right attention can be shifted from liabilities to some of your greatest strengths. I want to help you harness your gifts and manage your challenges to build a meaningful and stable life. I don’t offer a simple step by step plan or flowery platitudes. I listen to you. I talk to you. I join you in the struggle and we walk through it together. It’s not my first rodeo, and I doubt it’s yours. Whether the issues are personal or professional, I can be your confidant and advisor. If you’re a physician, executive, or other high performing professional let’s connect and get your feet back on the ground. Call me, let’s talk.

A regular contributor to the national conversation about mental health, Josh Cutler is frequently a subject matter expert for local news, podcasts, and articles.

Selected features:

Healthcare Happy Hour podcast

Becker’s Healthcare podcast

America Meditating Radio: The Next Normal

Providence blog and podcast

Town Hall Seattle talk

Getting Well In America podcast

On The Way Up podcast

Spiritual Media Blog article

The Mighty article

Medium article

KOMO 4 News

Issaquah Reporter

I speak frequently at conferences, businesses, fundraisers, workshops, and on podcasts. While I have spoken on topics ranging from wellness & burnout to the Psychological Flexibility Model, I am most focused now on sharing my own story of recovery from traumatic brain injury and bipolar disorder.

Josh has over 20 years of experience providing leadership, consulting, and training services to non-profit organizations, healthcare systems, start-ups, private practitioners, graduate students, associates seeking licensure, and executives. His work experience ranges from director level positions at several healthcare organizations, to clinical supervisor in community mental health, to primary care provider, to public sector leadership on a state policy council.

Projects: Josh has recent experience implementing the integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model within a large statewide medical group vertically integrated with a major health plan. He has also consulted with the health technology sector on digital therapeutics. He has significant expertise in the best practices of telehealth care. He has led several EHR implementations.

For more specifics on his experience please see his LinkedIn profile. Please contact him if you are interested in engaging him for consulting or training for your organization.

Josh is the Executive Director of Gemini Clinical Institute, which provides psychotherapy, consulting, and education services. Gemini is based in the Pacific Northwest but provides services internationally, providing expertise grounded in decades of experience in healthcare.

Josh’s trauma informed psychotherapy approach blends deep empathy with cutting edge science. He has extensive training in multiple modalities, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, which uses the Psychological Flexibility Model to relieve suffering.

You can learn more about the approach of the Gemini psychotherapist team at the website below.