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

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.

Josh was interviewed on a recent episode: LISTEN HERE.

A regular contributor to the national conversation about mental health, Josh Cutler is frequently a subject matter expert for local news, podcasts, and articles. Please reach out to his publicist for booking. Selected features:

Hey Man; It’s Ok

Healthcare Happy Hour podcast

Becker’s Healthcare podcast

Town Hall Seattle talk

Getting Well In America podcast

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.

Counseling and Coaching for Healthcare Professionals