Am I Acting Ethically and Effectively? Signs You Need Support By Shannon Heers Therapists in private practice often face difficult ethical situations, and may not know what the “correct” answer is. If you are independently licensed as a counselor or social worker and are no longer under the supervision of your clinical supervisor, it isRead more
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How to Set Realistic Goals for Your Clients and Yourself By Shannon Heers January is here, and many of us are looking forward to the next year ahead. If you are a private practice therapist and/or a business owner, you might also be looking to create concrete goals for yourself and your practice in theRead more
What is Triadic Supervision in Washington? By Shannon Heers Clinical supervision is an essential component of counselor education. It is also a requirement by the state of Washington for counselors, therapists and social workers to become independently licensed. The concept of approved clinical supervisors providing guidance and clinical oversight to supervisees helps with ensuring thatRead more
Clinical Consultation for Private Practice Therapists: How it Works By Shannon Heers Many private practice therapists transition from agency work into providing professional counseling and therapy on their own. Whether you have a history of working in community mental health, hospitals, group practices, or other agency settings, private practice is different. While it’s not forRead more
What is Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Counseling? By Shannon Heers Clinical supervision in mental health counseling is the practice of a less experienced mental health professional, the supervisee, getting clinical support and oversight from a more experienced professional, the supervisor. The primary goal of clinical supervision is for the supervisee to improve their qualityRead more
How to Retain Clients Ethically In Your Private Practice By Shannon Heers As a private practice therapist, and perhaps also a practice owner, you want to be efficient with your money. And one of the best ways to make your limited funds stretch further is to keep the clients that you already have, for asRead more
The Importance of Online Consultation Groups for Therapists By Shannon Heers Therapists, especially those in private practice, face a number of challenges every day. If you are a solo private practice counselor, the difficulties in doing your job, day in and day out, are even more so. With no one other than yourself to relyRead more
3 Tips for Staying in the Present with Your Client Sessions By Shannon Heers One of the hardest things to do as a therapist is to stay with your clients where they are at during your sessions. You may find yourself getting ahead of where your client is at, or noticing that something is offRead more
3 Ways That Online Clinical Consultation for Therapists is Effective By Shannon Heers Getting regular clinical consultation for your cases is highly beneficial for therapists just like yourself. Especially if you are working in private practice, without the support or teams within an agency or community mental health, clinical consultation can make a big differenceRead more
What is the Role of Clinical Consultation Groups for Therapists in Washington? By Shannon Heers If you are a private practice therapist in the state of Washington, you may be looking for a group of like-minded colleagues who are seeking clinical consultation. Clinical consultation groups are a great way to connect with other therapists andRead more
