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Building Stronger Teams Through Supervision in Mental Health Agencies By Shannon Heers Working in a mental health agency is both rewarding and demanding. Whether in community mental health centers, hospitals, nursing homes, or community health programs, mental health professionals face high caseloads, complex client needs, and systemic barriers that can make the work challenging. TheRead more

What is Triadic Supervision and How Does It Benefit Counselors? By Shannon Heers Becoming a fully licensed counselor is an exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) journey. You’re gaining experience, learning on the job, and figuring out how to navigate the complexities of clinical work. One key piece of this process? Clinical supervision. You’ve probably heard aboutRead more

The Importance of Clinical Supervision in Community Mental Health Centers By Shannon Heers If you’ve worked in a community mental health center (CMHC) for any length of time, you know how rewarding—yet challenging—this work can be. The clients you serve often face complex mental health concerns, systemic barriers, and socioeconomic hardships. As therapists and/or supervisors, you’reRead more

What is the Purpose of Peer Consultation in Counseling? By Shannon Heers Hello, fellow therapists! Ever feel like you’re on a lonely island, surrounded by a sea of case notes and client appointments? You’re not alone (pun intended). Many private practice therapists experience isolation and a lack of clinical support. Enter: Peer Consultation. Think ofRead more

The Golden Thread in Clinical Documentation: Why Consistency Matters By Shannon Heers When it comes to clinical documentation, many therapists find themselves torn between wanting to spend as much time as possible with their clients and fulfilling the necessary paperwork requirements. But we all know that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen”. So keepRead more

Improve Your Clinical Competence with Clinical Consultation By Shannon Heers As a mental health therapist, one of your primary goals is to provide the highest quality care to your clients. However, whether you’re in private practice or working in an agency without access to regular clinical supervision, the pressures of managing complex cases, ethical dilemmas,Read more

Peer Consultation: Strengthening Therapeutic Connections By Shannon Heers As a therapist in private practice, you may sometimes find yourself navigating the complexities of client care alone. Without the built-in support systems available in larger clinical settings, it’s easy to feel isolated or even second-guess your approach with certain clients. In fact, feeling isolated is theRead more

How to Refer Clients Out Ethically in Private Practice By Shannon Heers As a mental health therapist in private practice, one of the most challenging yet essential tasks you’ll face is deciding when and how to refer a client out to another provider. It can feel difficult to admit that you might not be theRead more

5 Tips on Writing Progress Notes as an ADHD Therapist By Shannon Heers Hello to all you ADHD therapists out there! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself staring at a blank progress note, wishing you had a magic wand to make it write itself. As an ADHD therapist, staying on top ofRead more

Elevate Your Practice with Group Clinical Consultation By Shannon Heers As a private practice therapist, you may sometimes find yourself feeling isolated or lacking the clinical support necessary for growth and development. This is a common experience, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent one. Group clinical consultation offers a powerful solution to theseRead more