3 Lessons in Developing Yourself As a Therapist By Kristen Dammer When I look back in time, I can’t believe that it has been 13 years since I became an LCSW. Like my fellow therapists, I have learned so much along the way that is hopefully continuing to develop me into a competent therapist. IRead more
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Trauma Consultation Approaches to Help Therapists Feel More Confident By Kristen Dammer Many of us become therapists because we recovered from a traumatic experience with the help of our own therapists. We want to give back because therapy lifted the dark curtain of trauma to a place of feeling enlightened in our lives, so weRead more
Thriving as an ADHD Therapist in Private Practice By Kristen Dammer I am so grateful that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is more openly talked about, understood, and researched that it has been in the past. As an ADHD therapist and clinical supervisor in private practice, I love learning about all the new developments. UnderstandingRead more
Strategies for Success with Parallel Working Sessions By Kristen Dammer Three of the most stimulating and fun parts of being a therapist with ADHD are meeting with clients, learning new material, and visiting with my co-workers. Unfortunately, the other parts of clinical practice are not so fun or stimulating and take maximum energy for meRead more
Why Should Private Practice Therapists Seek Individual Consultation? By Kristen Dammer Maybe you finally completed licensure requirements and are thinking, now what? How will I feel supported without supervision? Or maybe you’re a seasoned therapist that feels stuck with some clients? Or maybe you just want some validation that you are providing good therapy toRead more
ADHD Focused Supervision: The Importance of Finding a Supervisor Who Understands ADHD By Kristen Dammer If you are a therapist living with ADHD, I get it because I too am a therapist with ADHD. I understand how painful it is to return emails on time, especially if it is an email involving tasks or deepRead more
Could You Benefit From a Consultation Group for ADHD Therapists? By Kristen Dammer I was officially diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder) during COVID. Being diagnosed with ADHD, as a therapist, carries many mixed emotions – grief for “what ifs” from the past, those wonderful accepting “ah ha” moments where all the “crazy things IRead more
ion Tips for Paperwork Management in Private Practice for ADHD Therapists By Kristen Dammer Most therapists will tell you that paperwork (or clinical documentation more formally) is their least favorite part of the job. Talk to a therapist with ADHD who is also in private practice and they will tell you a long list ofRead more
Thinking about Group Clinical Consultation? Here’s What You Should Know By Kristen Dammer Let’s face it, for those of us therapists who are solely telehealth, staring at a computer for hours a day can wreak havoc on our overall health. For those of you with private practices, the forestated is also true. Some of youRead more
5 Essential Insights for New Therapists Working with Trauma And How Supervision Can Help By Kristen Dammer I remember being on edge for so many sessions as a new therapist. Grad school teaches us the basics of counseling, but there is so much more to learn through experience. One of the best ways to gainRead more
