223. What a Late Autism Diagnosis Taught Her About Therapy with Marina Livis

A late autism diagnosis can reframe everything you thought you knew about why your work, your relationships, and even your own field have felt harder than they should. For Marina Livis, that reframe arrived after years of being told she was too literal, too this, too that, with no one stopping to ask why.In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Marina to talk about what came after she was finally diagnosed, the licensing hurdles she refused to let stop her, and how all of it shaped the niche she serves now. We also get into the insurance mess so many traveling therapists are sorting through right now, and why she is rethinking how she wants to run her practice.In This Episode, We Explore…The long-distance relationship that quietly kicked off her traveling therapist journey.What being called "too literal" actually looked like on the job.The evaluation that was supposed to help her and ended up doing the opposite.Signs of autism in women that often slip right under the radar.Why she is stepping back from insurance platforms and panels.Connect with Marina Livis:Website: https://www.marinawellness.comBook a consultation button on her site (routes through her EHR)Kym's Resources:Bill Like a Boss: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/Bill-Like-A-Boss100 Side Hustles for Therapists: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/opt-in-100-side-hustlesThera AI Hub: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-TherapistsCoaching with Kym: https://calendly.com/kymtolson/30minThe Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtravelingAre you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/Connect with me:www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapistsAlma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians www.helloalma.com/kym