How Utah School Districts Can Support Associate Clinicians Through External Supervision By Shannon Heers If you work in a school as an associate counselor or social worker, you already know that the job is nothing like what they described in grad school. You are not just doing counseling. You are crisis intervention, case management, familyRead more
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How Peer Consultation Helps You Catch Blind Spots Before They Become Issues By Shannon Heers You are a good therapist. You care about your clients, you take your work seriously, and you think carefully about the decisions you make in the room. And yet, if you are being honest, there have probably been moments whereRead more
Group Supervision for Counselors in Utah: Benefits and Savings By Shannon Heers Working toward licensure as a CSW, ACMHC, or AMFT in Utah can be one of the most demanding seasons of your career. You are carrying a full caseload, managing complex cases, and trying to accumulate supervision hours on top of everything else! FindingRead more
How to Find a Virtual Clinical Supervisor for LMHP Licensure in Nebraska By Shannon Heers Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska is a meaningful and sometimes challenging journey. If you’re working in a private practice, agency, or hospital and you don’t have on-site supervision, securing the right virtual clinical supervisor is oneRead more
What Utah Agencies Should Know About Contracting External Clinical Supervision By Shannon Heers If you work at a community mental health center, hospital, or nonprofit agency in Utah, you already feel it in your bones how hard it is to keep your clinical team supported. The balance of managing caseloads, navigating funding constraints, and tryingRead more
Nebraska LMHP Supervision Requirements: What You Need to Know By Shannon Heers If you are a therapist on the path to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska, you already know this journey requires both heart and perseverance. You may be eager to support clients on a deeper level, take on new professionalRead more
Finding Your Voice as a Therapist: How to Build Confidence and Clinical Identity By Shannon Heers If you are wondering how to integrate your self-identity into your therapist identity, you’re not alone. Most therapists have moments where they wonder: “Am I doing this right?” “Why does this feel awkward sometimes?” “When will I feel confident?”Read more
Clinical Consultation or Business Consultation? A Guide for Private Practice Therapists By Shannon Heers Many therapists seek out consultation at some point in their private practice journey, and assume that all types of consultation are the same. But, clinical consultation and business consultation are two vastly divergent services and serve different purposes. Both are essentialRead more
What to Expect in Your First Clinical Supervision Session in Utah By Shannon Heers Starting your journey as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in Utah is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You’ve earned your degree, applied for your associate license, and now you’re preparing to meet with a supervisor for theRead more
Understanding Utah LCSW Supervision Requirements for Licensure By Shannon Heers If you’re working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah, one of your biggest concerns is likely supervision. How many hours do you need? Who can supervise you? What kinds of supervision count (group, individual, recorded sessions)? These are common questions, andRead more
