Navigating Transference and Countertransference in Counseling Sessions By Shannon Heers If you are working as a counselor, you’ve heard the terms “transference” and “countertransference” before. These are important concepts in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, but are often misunderstood. They refer to the unconscious emotional responses and feelings that are transferred between you (theRead more
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What Types of Therapists Struggle with Clinical Confidence? By Shannon Heers Having confidence in your clinical skills as a therapist can be both a challenge and a life-long journey. Regardless of your specialty area and stage of your career, any therapist can be impacted by clinical confidence concerns. In general, confidence does tend to increaseRead more
3 Habits that Solo Private Practitioners Need to Overcome By Shannon Heers If you’re a therapist in private practice, there are so many things that you need to focus on and do to become successful. Don’t let bad habits that you may develop curb your path forward. You are in private practice for many reasons,Read more
A How-to Guide for LPC License Renewal in Colorado By Shannon Heers If you are a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado, you may have some questions about what you need to do to renew your license. I’ve been licensed as an LPC in Colorado since 2007, so I’ve been through many license renewal periods.Read more
3 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Therapists By Shannon Heers If you are a therapist or aspiring therapist, then you have likely experienced Imposter Syndrome at some point in your career. Imposter Syndrome can occur in any section of your life, but most often it is referred to as happening in the work orRead more
Group Supervision vs Individual Supervision: What is Best for Me? By Shannon Heers As a therapist, counselor or social worker just starting out in the counseling field, you may be wondering about the different types of clinical supervision. Or perhaps you are aware of group supervision and individual supervision, but you’re not sure which isRead more
Self-Care Tips for Counselors and Therapists in Consultation and Supervision By Shannon Heers As a counselor or therapist, your job is to help others heal and grow. And, it is important to remember that this work can be emotionally and mentally demanding. It is crucial for you to take care of yourself before you canRead more
Creating Boundaries in Therapy: How To Know When You’ve Reached Your Limits By Shannon Heers If you are a therapist, you probably know that creating boundaries in therapy is an important aspect of keeping healthy and productive relationships with clients. Creating boundaries can also help you to avoid burnout, which is an ever-present occupational hazardRead more
5 Ways that Counseling Supervision Can Support Therapists By Shannon Heers Counseling supervision is a crucial aspect of professional development for therapists and counselors. It provides an opportunity for clinicians to receive feedback, guidance, and support in their practice. Supervision can enhance the quality of services provided to clients, promote ethical and competent practices, andRead more
Highly Sensitive Clinicians: Managing Deep Emotions to Improve the Therapeutic Process By Shannon Heers As a clinician in the counseling field, it can be a challenging task to manage your own emotions while helping your clients navigate theirs. This is especially true for highly sensitive clinicians/therapists (HST), who tend to be deeply affected by theRead more
