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Why New Therapists Thrive in Group Supervision By Irrit Mihok The season between graduating with your master’s degree in counseling or social work and earning an independent clinical license is one of the most intense stretches of a mental health professional’s career. You are navigating the transition from theory to practice as you exit theRead more

The Power of Post-Licensure Clinical Consultation in Nebraska By Irrit Mihok You did it! After years of classes, countless hours of supervised practice, and surviving intense exams, you’ve finally got your independent license to practice psychotherapy in Nebraska. Whether you’re a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), it’sRead more

Ways Group Consultation Can Transform Your Practice By Irrit Mihok Being a therapist is demanding, but also very rewarding. However, navigating your complex client issues while dealing with the emotional toll and ethical issues can also be isolating. Peer support and ongoing learning are crucial for therapists in order to maintain ethical practice, foster professionalRead more

Is Your Private Practice Running You? Here’s How to Take the Reins By Irrit Mihok Creating a counseling private practice often starts with a dream of freedom. Whether it be choosing your own hours, seeing the clients you love, or finally escaping the grind of agency life. For many therapists, that dream quickly turns intoRead more

The Hidden Work of Private Practice No One Teaches You By Irrit Mihok If you are a therapist in private practice, you may not realize the challenges inherent in being a solo practice owner. It’s a common realization: the paperwork is a nuisance, but the isolation is the real challenge. When you move from aRead more

How Consultation is Your Secret Weapon Against Imposter Syndrome By Irrit Mihok After all the years of schooling, internship time, post graduate supervision and earning your independent license, you have had lots of clinical supervision. You have been working as a clinician or therapist for years. But the unwelcome whisper still creeps in: “Do IRead more

It’s the Most Wonderful Stressful Time of the Year By Irrit Mihok For those of us in the mental health field, the phrase “holiday season” often conjures two opposing images. The warmth of festive joy and the deep, persistent exhaustion that comes with the territory. As mental health professionals, we are constantly encouraging our clientsRead more

You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: The Essential Self-Care Guide for Clinicians By Irrit Mihok As an independently licensed mental health clinician, you’ve dedicated your life to the profound, taxing work of healing others. Let’s be honest, you are a boundary-setter, a trauma-informed listener, a cognitive restructuring expert for everyone but yourself.  In aRead more

4 Reasons Why I’m a Firm Believer in Consultation Groups By Irrit Mihok If you’re a licensed mental health provider, you know that this career is a marathon, not a sprint. We’ve all been there: the complex case that keeps you up at night, the ethical question with no easy answer, or the feeling ofRead more

The Unspoken Challenges of Private Practice By Irrit Mihok When I first decided to open my own private practice, I was excited. The idea of setting my own hours, choosing my own clients, and creating a therapeutic space that was truly mine was invigorating. What I didn’t fully realize was that being a good therapistRead more