Finding Your Confidence as a Gender-Affirming Therapist in Group Supervision By Jessica Carpenter Our current socio-political climate is increasingly threatening marginalized folks. Especially impacted are people of the global majority (PoGM). These are people who are undocumented, individuals impacted by restrictions on bodily autonomy and reproductive rights, and transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) individuals. For many,Read more
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Top 5 Challenges Child & Family Therapists Face and How Consultation Can Help By Leah Band As a therapist in a solo private practice working with kids, adolescents, and their families, a few months ago I found myself in need of consultation following a phone call with the parent of a client. It was supposedRead more
How to Become an LMFT in Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide By Madison Dennis When I was graduating with my Master’s Degree from USC in 2019, I realized that although I left the program with the tools and skills to practice therapy, I had almost no education on how to actually become a licensed marriage andRead more
How Peer Consultation Helps You Catch Blind Spots Before They Become Issues By Shannon Heers You are a good therapist. You care about your clients, you take your work seriously, and you think carefully about the decisions you make in the room. And yet, if you are being honest, there have probably been moments whereRead more
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
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
