What does financial therapy look like in the real world? Hear directly from four practitioners working at the intersection of money and relationships.
Event Details
- Date
- Time
- 3:30 – 5:00 pm ET
- Location
- Virtual (Zoom)
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Overview
Financial therapy lives at the intersection of money and relationships, recognizing that how we think, feel, and behave around money shapes nearly every part of our lives.
To kick off Love & Money Week 2026, the UGA Love & Money Center is hosting a free virtual roundtable with four practitioners who have built careers in and around this field. They’ll talk about what financial therapy actually looks like in practice, how they work with individuals, couples, and families navigating money, and where the field is headed.
Whether you’re a student figuring out your professional path, a financial planner, therapist, or counselor curious about the field, or simply someone who wants to learn more about financial therapy, this event is open to all.
What You’ll Learn
- How experts integrate the emotional and behavioral sides of money into care.
- Real-world approaches to working with individuals, couples, and families.
- Where the financial therapy field is headed — opportunities and challenges.
Speakers
Rick Kahler, CFP®, CFT™ is a co-founder of the Financial Therapy Association and a longtime advocate for integrating financial planning with the emotional and behavioral dimensions of money.
Aja Evans is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in financial therapy. Her debut book, Feel Good Finance, helps readers connect their life experiences to their financial habits, offering a deeper understanding of why they spend the way they do.
Erika Wasserman is a Certified Financial Therapist, author, visionary, and speaker helping people master the emotional side of money, from the bedroom to the boardroom, with confidence and clarity.
Nate Astle is a Certified Financial Therapist and Founder of the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute (FTCI). FTCI provides collaborative financial care encompassing financial systems and mental health support.