• About

    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 in leadership roles for several large integrated healthcare organizations.

    Josh’s writing and speaking focuses on the human condition. He 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 lives in the suburbs of Seattle with his family.

  • Book

    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

  • Podcast

    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.

  • Media

    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

  • Speaking

    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.

  • Practice

    Founder and Behavioral Health Director of Gemini Clinical Institute: a social services agency focused on psychotherapy, consulting, and advocacy.