Katherin Langone, LCMHC, MLADC, NCC, CCTP

The Civilian Clinician

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The Civilian Clinician exists because nobody handed me a guidebook. As a therapist, military spouse, and former VA clinician, I've spent years helping veterans and military families navigate experiences that many civilian providers never learn about in school. Somewhere along the way, I realized a lot of clinicians want to help—they just don't always know where to start. This podcast is where we bridge that gap. We'll talk about military culture, PTSD, moral injury, deployment, family life, transition to civilian life, and all the complicated human stuff that happens in between. Expect practic...

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Katherin Langone, LCMHC, MLADC, NCC, CCTP

Episodes

Special Episode: Recorded Conference (2023) Moral Injury in Military and Veterans 08.07.2026 1:16:16

Today's episode is a recording of a live presentation I gave to mental health professionals. Because this session was recorded during a conference, the audio quality may be a little different than my usual episodes. Moral injury is often misunderstood or confused with PTSD, yet it represents a distinct clinical experience that can profoundly affect service members, veterans, and their families. In...

Discharge Status, Identity, and the Loss of Purpose 01.07.2026 9:51

In this episode, Katie Langone explores the complex emotional and psychological impact of discharge status on military veterans, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual experiences and grief during transition. military discharge, veteran mental health, identity loss, medical discharge, emotional impact, therapy for veterans key topics Discharge categories and their meanings The link...

Communication Styles, Silence, and Speaking the Same Language 17.06.2026 8:47

In this episode, Katie Langone explores how understanding military communication styles can improve therapy with veterans. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, practical explanations, and respecting silence in sessions. military culture, communication styles, therapy with veterans, authenticity, silence in therapy key topics Military communication styles and their impact on therapy The i...

Rank, Chain of Command, and Why Structure Matters 17.06.2026 8:33

This episode explores the importance of understanding military rank structure, chain of command, and culture for civilian clinicians working with military populations. It emphasizes how these elements influence responsibility, authority, and lived experiences. military rank, chain of command, military culture, civilian clinicians, veterans, leadership, MOS, military experience key topics Military...

Military Culture and the ‘We vs Me’ Mindset 17.06.2026 6:35

This episode explores the core aspects of military culture, including its emphasis on collective responsibility, structure, and identity, and how these elements influence veterans transitioning to civilian life. military culture, veteran transition, military values, civilian life, identity, structure, teamwork, leadership, therapy with veterans key topics Core themes of military culture: honor, co...

Introduction to The Civilian Clinician 17.06.2026 4:23

In this episode, Katherin Langone, a civilian mental health professional and military spouse, shares her mission to bridge the gap between military culture and mental health care. She emphasizes the importance of humility, curiosity, and active listening when working with military populations, and discusses common mental health themes like trauma, reintegration, and emotional resilience. Whether y...