Tips to Advocate Your Needs in Supervision By Alex Regalado Navigating clinical supervision can be both rewarding and challenging. It’s an important component of your growth as a therapist or counselor, offering an opportunity to hone your skills and ensure you’re providing the highest standard of care. However, to effectively advocate for your own needsRead more
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Clinical Supervision: Beyond Checking the Box By Nikka Alma As a therapist navigating my journey toward licensure, I vividly recall my initial perceptions of clinical supervision. Like many of my peers, I viewed it as a requirement checkpoint, a box to tick off on the path to becoming a licensed practitioner. However, it wasn’t untilRead more
Thriving as an ADHD Therapist in Private Practice By Kristen Dammer I am so grateful that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is more openly talked about, understood, and researched that it has been in the past. As an ADHD therapist and clinical supervisor in private practice, I love learning about all the new developments. UnderstandingRead more
Developing Your Clinical Confidence in Private Practice By Shannon Heers As a long-time clinical supervisor for counselors and therapists, one of the things I most notice is the lack of clinical confidence when therapists go into private practice. Regardless if you are entering private practice right after graduate school or transitioning from an agency orRead more
How to Decide What Population to Work With as a Supervisee By Chris Campassi Are you working towards licensure as a private practice counselor or social worker, ensuring that you are meeting all of your requirements for direct hours and supervision, but finding yourself dissatisfied with the population you are working with? You may findRead more
A Guide to Cognitive Behavior Therapy Consultation By Alex Regalado In the evolving field of mental health, therapists just like you are constantly seeking ways to enhance your skills and improve the quality of care for your clients. One invaluable resource for professional growth can be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and associated CBT consultation. BothRead more
Unveiling the Power of Continuous Learning for Therapists By Nikka Alma The journey to becoming a mental health professional is a continuous evolution marked by education, training, and hands-on experience. However, the quest for growth and excellence in our practice doesn’t end with the attainment of a degree or certification. One key element that playsRead more
Strategies for Success with Parallel Working Sessions By Kristen Dammer Three of the most stimulating and fun parts of being a therapist with ADHD are meeting with clients, learning new material, and visiting with my co-workers. Unfortunately, the other parts of clinical practice are not so fun or stimulating and take maximum energy for meRead more
Colorado Clinical Supervision: Your Path to Professional Excellence By Shannon Heers Are you starting on your clinical supervision journey in Colorado? Congratulations! This is a significant step forward in your professional development as a counselor, social worker, or therapist. Clinical supervision is also required if you are doing clinical work with clients, regardless of whetherRead more
Unlock Your Full Potential with Individual Clinical Consultation By Chris Campassi Have you been considering individual consultation to support your private practice work? Are you feeling isolated or disconnected, not having a team to consult with when you have a tough client or feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed, experiencing compassion fatigue, or starting toRead more
