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3 Common Mistakes That Impact Client Retention By Shannon Heers Client retention in counseling and private practice is crucial for effective therapeutic outcomes. While there are many things that you are taught in graduate school, you may not have learned what you can do as a private practice therapist to positively impact your client retention.Read more

Dear Mental Health Practitioners, Take Care of Yourselves! By Alex Regalado I want to start by saying something that all you counselors, therapists and social workers need to hear: You are doing incredible work. Every day, you show up for your clients with empathy, patience, and dedication. You create safe spaces for them to healRead more

Are Your Clients Leaving Too Soon? How to Improve Your Client Retention in Private Practice By Shannon Heers Do you sometimes wonder if your clients are dropping out of treatment too soon, as a private practice therapist? Perhaps you wonder why some of your colleagues consistently remain full, with the same clients, month after monthRead more

The Crucial Role of Supervision of Supervision in Supervisor Development By Chris Campassi Hello everyone! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s very important for clinical supervisors like me: supervision of your supervision. It might sound a bit confusing, but don’t worry—I’m here to break it down for you! What is Supervision of Supervision? Let’sRead more

The Essential Guide to Self-Care for Therapists and Supervisors By Nikka Alma As therapists and supervisors, we embark on a journey of profound significance – guiding others through their journeys either as a healing journey or journey towards becoming a qualified therapist. While your work is deeply fulfilling, it also comes, by no surprise, withRead more

LCSW Supervisor Requirements in Colorado: What Are They? By Shannon Heers Are you looking to become an LCSW clinical supervisor in Colorado, and are wondering about the requirements? If so, then this article is for you. First, you will want to know about the different social work permits and licenses in Colorado. Then we willRead more

Trauma Consultation Approaches to Help Therapists Feel More Confident  By Kristen Dammer Many of us become therapists because we recovered from a traumatic experience with the help of our own therapists. We want to give back because therapy lifted the dark curtain of trauma to a place of feeling enlightened in our lives, so weRead more

Why Parallel Working is More Than A Trend By Shannon Heers As a therapist, you are constantly striving to provide the best possible care for your clients, while also managing your own well-being. For those therapists who have ADHD, this balancing act can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why it is essential to explore strategies thatRead more

Tips to Advocate Your Needs in Supervision By Alex Regalado Navigating clinical supervision can be both rewarding and challenging. It’s an important component of your growth as a therapist or counselor, offering an opportunity to hone your skills and ensure you’re providing the highest standard of care. However, to effectively advocate for your own needsRead more

Clinical Supervision: Beyond Checking the Box By Nikka Alma As a therapist navigating my journey toward licensure, I vividly recall my initial perceptions of clinical supervision. Like many of my peers, I viewed it as a requirement checkpoint, a box to tick off on the path to becoming a licensed practitioner. However, it wasn’t untilRead more