Tips for Paperwork Management in Private Practice for ADHD Therapists By Kristen Dammer Most therapists will tell you that paperwork (or clinical documentation more formally) is their least favorite part of the job. Talk to a therapist with ADHD who is also in private practice and they will tell you a long list of challenges.Read more
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Navigating Transference and Countertransference in Counseling Sessions By Shannon Heers If you are working as a counselor, you’ve heard the terms “transference” and “countertransference” before. These are important concepts in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, but are often misunderstood. They refer to the unconscious emotional responses and feelings that are transferred between you (theRead more
Thinking about Group Clinical Consultation? Here’s What You Should Know By Kristen Dammer Let’s face it, for those of us therapists who are solely telehealth, staring at a computer for hours a day can wreak havoc on our overall health. For those of you with private practices, the forestated is also true. Some of youRead more
5 Reasons to Seek Out Online Clinical Consultation By Chris Campassi Are you a private practice clinician who has been feeling isolated, experiencing compassion fatigue, or feeling burnt out? Are you noticing that it is more difficult to work through an impasse with clients, and just need to talk through the case and get feedbackRead more
What Types of Therapists Struggle with Clinical Confidence? By Shannon Heers Having confidence in your clinical skills as a therapist can be both a challenge and a life-long journey. Regardless of your specialty area and stage of your career, any therapist can be impacted by clinical confidence concerns. In general, confidence does tend to increaseRead more
How to Know If I Would Benefit from Group Supervision or Individual Supervision? By Natalie Thomas In our field, supervision is the foundation of our professional growth and development. Supervision offers therapists the guidance and support to navigate the difficulties of your therapeutic work. As a clinical supervisor, I have been asked the question: “HowRead more
3 Habits that Solo Private Practitioners Need to Overcome By Shannon Heers If you’re a therapist in private practice, there are so many things that you need to focus on and do to become successful. Don’t let bad habits that you may develop curb your path forward. You are in private practice for many reasons,Read more
Internship Starter Kit Blog Series #3: Sustainability for Long-Term Success By Chris Campassi Now that you have your internship program up and running, and the initial logistics and systems worked out, it is time to start working on how to sustain a successful program over the long term. Having managed an Internship program at a CommunityRead more
Renewing Your LSW or LCSW License in Colorado – Insights from a Clinical Supervisor By Shannon Heers It’s about that time again for social workers in Colorado…license renewal for 2025! As a clinical supervisor, I understand the significance of maintaining an active and updated clinical license in Colorado. It not only demonstrates our commitment toRead more
5 Essential Insights for New Therapists Working with Trauma And How Supervision Can Help By Kristen Dammer I remember being on edge for so many sessions as a new therapist. Grad school teaches us the basics of counseling, but there is so much more to learn through experience. One of the best ways to gainRead more
