How to Find the Right Clinical Supervisor for Social Workers in Utah By Shannon Heers If you’re a social worker in Utah working toward your Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential, clinical supervision is one of the most important parts of the journey. It’s not just about fulfilling a requirement for the Utah Division ofRead more
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How Therapists Can Help Clients Manage Holiday Stress and Family Triggers By Heather Hyland As you work with clients during the holiday season, it’s important to remember that this time of year can evoke complex emotional experiences. While society tends to idealize the holidays as joyful and connected, as a therapist you know many clientsRead more
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: The Essential Self-Care Guide for Clinicians By Irrit Mihok As an independently licensed mental health clinician, you’ve dedicated your life to the profound, taxing work of healing others. Let’s be honest, you are a boundary-setter, a trauma-informed listener, a cognitive restructuring expert for everyone but yourself. In aRead more
Clinical Supervision Requirements for Counselors in Utah Explained By Shannon Heers If you are seeking to become a licensed counselor in Utah, you already know the road to becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) can feel overwhelming. The rules can be confusing. Maybe you’ve heard different numbers from peers, or you’re worried aboutRead more
Unlocking Your Clinical Blind Spots Through Peer Consultation By Ashley Charbonneau Therapists can spend a lot of time and energy supporting clients through complex challenges. Clinical consultation can be a vital component of ethical and sustainable clinical practice, whether you are in an agency setting or in private practice. Consultation can help take your practiceRead more
4 Reasons Why I’m a Firm Believer in Consultation Groups By Irrit Mihok If you’re a licensed mental health provider, you know that this career is a marathon, not a sprint. We’ve all been there: the complex case that keeps you up at night, the ethical question with no easy answer, or the feeling ofRead more
Exploring Use of Self in Therapy Sessions Through Clinical Supervision By Heather Hyland In the quiet moments of the therapy room, say something notable happens, and you turn inward. Not to escape the client’s story, but to examine the subtle interplay between your own identity, history, and presence in the therapeutic space. This is theRead more
Feeling Stuck with Couples? How Clinical Consultation Can Support Your Growth By Shannon Heers Let’s be honest—working with couples is hard. Even as a trained therapist, sitting with two people in crisis can feel overwhelming. Maybe they interrupt, blame, shut down, or spiral into conflict. Maybe you find yourself working harder than they are. OrRead more
Three Reasons Why You Should Join An 8-Week Online Course for Therapists in Private Practice By Khara Croswaite Brindle Does the idea of starting a private practice intimidate you? Are you wondering what you are missing to set your business up for success? As someone who has launched their private practice, do you find yourselfRead more
What Graduate School Didn’t Teach You About Being a Therapist By Ashley Charbonneau Stepping into a therapy role following your graduate program can bring up a lot of feelings-from excitement to anxiety. Perhaps you feel like an imposter, wondering if you really belong in your therapist chair. Or maybe you are unsure how to transitionRead more
