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Three Reasons Why You Should Join An 8-Week Online Course for Therapists in Private Practice By Khara Croswaite Brindle Does the idea of starting a private practice intimidate you? Are you wondering what you are missing to set your business up for success? As someone who has launched their private practice, do you find yourselfRead more

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

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