Group Supervision for Counselors in Utah: Benefits and Savings By Shannon Heers Working toward licensure as a CSW, ACMHC, or AMFT in Utah can be one of the most demanding seasons of your career. You are carrying a full caseload, managing complex cases, and trying to accumulate supervision hours on top of everything else! FindingRead more
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Restorative Justice in Therapy: What It Is and How It Supports Trauma Healing By Ashley Charbonneau What is restorative justice? Restorative justice is a framework that seeks to address harm caused by wrongdoing. It is concerned with the harm caused, not necessarily the specifics of the traumatic event, forgiveness, or reconciliation. This approach allows usRead more
The Power of Post-Licensure Clinical Consultation in Nebraska By Irrit Mihok You did it! After years of classes, countless hours of supervised practice, and surviving intense exams, you’ve finally got your independent license to practice psychotherapy in Nebraska. Whether you’re a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), it’sRead more
How to Find a Virtual Clinical Supervisor for LMHP Licensure in Nebraska By Shannon Heers Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska is a meaningful and sometimes challenging journey. If you’re working in a private practice, agency, or hospital and you don’t have on-site supervision, securing the right virtual clinical supervisor is oneRead more
The Effect of Trauma Work on Clinicians in Washington By Ashley Charbonneau For clinicians in Washington, when we talk about trauma work we tend to focus on clients: their stories, their healing, and their resilience. But there’s another layer that deserves just as much attention. The impact this work has on us as clinicians. ThisRead more
Ways Group Consultation Can Transform Your Practice By Irrit Mihok Being a therapist is demanding, but also very rewarding. However, navigating your complex client issues while dealing with the emotional toll and ethical issues can also be isolating. Peer support and ongoing learning are crucial for therapists in order to maintain ethical practice, foster professionalRead more
Trauma-Informed Care and What It Means By Ashley Charbonneau Trauma-informed care is often talked about, a common phrase used in clinical settings, but not many of us are taught how to actually implement it. At its core, trauma-informed care means understanding that many people carry trauma histories and intentionally shaping our interactions, systems, and interventionsRead more
Creating Safety for Neurodivergent Clients in Sessions By Heather Hyland Neurodivergence is a natural variation in how people think and process information. For therapists who work with neurodivergent clients, being intentional about safety in the therapy room is essential. The creation of psychological safety by the therapist is foundational before any therapeutic work can happen.Read more
Is Your Private Practice Running You? Here’s How to Take the Reins By Irrit Mihok Creating a counseling private practice often starts with a dream of freedom. Whether it be choosing your own hours, seeing the clients you love, or finally escaping the grind of agency life. For many therapists, that dream quickly turns intoRead more
Countertransference and Emotional Regulation for Therapists By Ashley Charbonneau As therapists, you are trained to attune to the emotional worlds and inner processes of your clients. But, you are humans, too, meaning it is natural and expected that you will have thoughts, feelings, sensations, and even impulses as a result of your work with clients.Read more
