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
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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
How LGBTQIA+ Consultation Can Enhance Therapeutic Support in Social Work By Alex Regalado In the evolving landscape of mental health and counseling, the importance of staying attuned to the diverse needs of clients cannot be overlooked. For therapists like you striving to provide the best possible care, clinical consultation stands as a valuable resource. Let’sRead more
Why Should Private Practice Therapists Seek Individual Consultation? By Kristen Dammer Maybe you finally completed licensure requirements and are thinking, now what? How will I feel supported without supervision? Or maybe you’re a seasoned therapist that feels stuck with some clients? Or maybe you just want some validation that you are providing good therapy toRead more
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
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 to Expect from DBT Clinical Consultation Groups By Alex Regalado If you’ve ever delved into the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), you might come across the use of clinical consultation groups. In this post, we’ll explore what a DBT clinical consultation group is, what happens in these groups, and why they play aRead more
What is DBT Consultation and How is it Different? By Alex Regalado Those who are trained and use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) know how integral peer consultation is. Woven into the fabric of its model, DBT recognizes and accepts the unique clinical challenges that arise when working within behavioral health. To ensure therapists’ own sustainability,Read more
Client Retention 101: 4 Tips for Keeping Your Clients Engaged in Therapy By Chris Campassi As a therapist, are you having trouble building your caseload of clients? Or maybe you are doing well with getting clients scheduled for intakes but struggling to retain clients over time? Are you noticing clients dropping off your calendar, or notRead 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
