5 Reasons Why Clinical Consultation Groups Are Effective By Shannon Heers As a therapist in private practice, you know the work can be deeply rewarding—but also incredibly isolating. Maybe you’ve found yourself second-guessing a clinical decision, stuck in the same treatment rut with a client, or simply wishing for someone to say, “You’re not aloneRead more
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How Trauma Consultation Helps Clinicians Grow By Shannon Heers Working with trauma clients is some of the most meaningful work we do as therapists. But let’s be honest—it’s also some of the most emotionally taxing and clinically complex. Whether you’re supporting clients with PTSD, complex trauma, developmental trauma, or co-occurring disorders like substance use, thisRead more
Tips for Streamlining Clinical Documentation Using The Golden Thread By Shannon Heers (And Yes, You Can Still Keep Your Sanity Intact) Let’s be honest: clinical documentation isn’t exactly the reason most of us got into therapy. No one dreams of becoming a therapist so they can write 87 versions of the same sentence about aRead more
How to Navigate External Consultation for Therapists in Hospitals By Shannon Heers Working as a therapist, counselor or social worker in a hospital setting comes with unique challenges. You’re part of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team, handling high-acuity cases, and balancing medical needs with mental health care. While hospital-based supervision may exist, it’s often limited inRead more
Dealing with Dropout in Private Practice: Proven Client Retention Strategies By Shannon Heers You’ve worked hard to attract the right clients. Your website is polished, your clinical skills are sharp, and your intake calls are solid. So why are some clients dropping off after just a few sessions—or even after the first one? Client dropoutRead more
Common Mistakes in Clinical Documentation and How to Avoid Them By Shannon Heers Clinical documentation is one of the most important (and often least favorite) aspects of being a therapist in private practice. Good documentation protects your clients, safeguards your license, and ensures ethical, compliant care. But let’s be honest—many therapists didn’t get comprehensive trainingRead more
Community Mental Health Center Challenges and How Supervision Can Help By Shannon Heers Community mental health centers (CMHCs) play a vital role in providing care to underserved populations. But working in these settings as a therapist isn’t easy. The demands are high, the resources are limited, and burnout is real, believe me. Many therapists inRead more
Trauma-Informed Safety Intervention: What to Do When You’re Not Sure By Shannon Heers You’re sitting across from your client, heart racing just a little faster than usual. Something in what they said set off an alarm inside you—maybe it was a passing comment about not wanting to be here anymore or a vague mention ofRead more
Why Joining Consultation Groups is a Game-Changer for Therapists in Washington By Shannon Heers Therapists, let’s be real—private practice can be lonely. You spend your days holding space for others, but who holds space for you? Who do you turn to when you’re unsure about a case, need ethical guidance, or just want to ventRead more
What is the Difference Between Triadic and Traditional Supervision? By Shannon Heers So, you’re on your way to becoming a fully licensed counselor—congratulations! Now, it’s time to make some big decisions about your clinical supervision. Should you go the traditional route or try out triadic supervision? If you’re scratching your head wondering what the differenceRead more
