For Therapists: What to Do When a Client No–Shows By Shannon Heers As therapists in private practice, dealing with no-shows can be a common and frustrating experience. Clients missing scheduled sessions without prior notice not only disrupt your day but also impacts your practice financially. This blog aims to provide practical strategies for handling no-shows,Read more
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When Should a Risk Assessment Be Conducted? By Chris Campassi For therapists, determining when to conduct a formal risk assessment can be difficult at times. You want to be careful that you are not overly focusing on risk as a way to manage liability at the expense of providing support for your client. However, theRead more
Why Clinical Consultation After Licensure is Important By Nikka Alma As a seasoned therapist, I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of clinical consultation both during and after my licensure process. While many therapists view clinical supervision as a necessary step to achieving licensure, its importance does not diminish once the licenseRead more
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
