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
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The Unspoken Challenges of Private Practice By Irrit Mihok When I first decided to open my own private practice, I was excited. The idea of setting my own hours, choosing my own clients, and creating a therapeutic space that was truly mine was invigorating. What I didn’t fully realize was that being a good therapistRead more
My ‘Why’ Behind the 8-Week Course Booked and Balanced in Private Practice By Khara Croswaite Brindle As a private practice therapist, are you seeking to boost your business numbers? Or are you craving information that can set you up for success in the beginning stages of your private practice? There’s always the fear that yourRead more
Empowering Parents: Coaching Caregivers Through Their Child’s Trauma By Heather Hyland When a child experiences trauma, it’s not just their world that shifts. In addition, caregivers, including parents, often find themselves grappling with overwhelming emotions, uncertainty, and a deep desire to help without knowing exactly how. As mental health professionals, you can support the caregiversRead more
Booked and Balanced in Private Practice: A Course for Therapists and Social Workers By Firelight Supervision Starting or running a private practice as a therapist or social worker is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You may have envisioned the freedom of setting your own schedule and serving clients in a way that alignsRead more
How to Protect Your Personal Life When Crisis Becomes Routine By Chris Campassi For many mental health therapists, crisis work is not an exception—it is the norm. Whether you serve clients who live with chronic trauma, severe mental illness, or ongoing environmental stressors, you may find yourself in a perpetual state of high alert. OverRead more
Clinical Documentation and Audit Prep: What Every Therapist Should Know By Ashley Charbonneau In the mental health field, clinical documentation is often the least favorite part of our jobs. However, what if you thought of this as more than just a requirement and more so as a critical component of client care? A well-documented recordRead more
The Therapist’s Guide to Getting Unstuck in Couples Sessions By Shannon Heers Working with couples can be deeply fulfilling—but it can also leave you feeling completely stuck. Maybe you’re sitting in session as a couple spirals into conflict and you can’t get a word in. Or one partner is emotionally shut down while the otherRead more
Tips for Remaining Present in Sessions When You Struggle with ADHD By Shannon Heers As a therapist and clinical supervisor with ADHD, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to stay fully present during therapy sessions. Our brains are often moving faster than our surroundings, at least that is my experience. While this canRead more
How Supervision Unlocks Clarity in Transference and Countertransference By Irrit Mihok Ever walked out of a therapy session feeling… well, something indefinable? Maybe a strong pull towards a client you can’t quite explain, or a persistent feeling of being misunderstood by another? Welcome to the fascinating, sometimes baffling, world of transference and countertransference. These invisibleRead more
