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What is the Role of Clinical Consultation Groups for Therapists in Washington? By Shannon Heers If you are a private practice therapist in the state of Washington, you may be looking for a group of like-minded colleagues who are seeking clinical consultation. Clinical consultation groups are a great way to connect with other therapists andRead more

Tips for Cultivating Culturally Competent and Humble Therapists By Shannon Heers As a therapist, I’m always seeking tips on how to become more culturally competent in my practice. In today’s diverse and even globalized world, culturally competent and humble therapists are important. We strive to be aware of our own cultural biases and beliefs, asRead more

How to Leverage Peer Consultation for Therapist Growth By Shannon Heers  Every therapist knows that continuous learning and growth is important for you to advance in your knowledge and career. There are many different ways to get that professional development, including formal training, ongoing clinical consultation with a supervisor, and group peer consultation. I’m goingRead more

! Safety Assessment and Crisis Intervention in Private Practice: Part II By Chris Campassi In the first part of this blog series Safety Assessment and Crisis Intervention in Private Practice: Part I, I discussed how to work with a client who is suicidal, and how to assess for risk of Suicide, Homicide, and Grave Disability. IRead more

Peer Consultation for Therapists: How to Get It By Shannon Heers One of the big differences I noticed from working in agencies to working in private practice, is the change in opportunities to get peer consultation. As a therapist who started my career in community mental health, I miss the wide range of options IRead more

Peer Consultation for Therapists: What to Expect By Shannon Heers At some point during your career, you’ve probably heard of the term “peer consultation”. What exactly does this look like, and what can you expect to get out of peer consultation? Especially if you haven’t engaged in peer consultation before, you may have some anxietyRead more

Safety Assessment and Crisis Intervention in Private Practice: Part I By Chris Campassi As a therapist, your primary goal is always to work with clients in a way that will best facilitate their growth and attainment of their treatment goals. However, as licensed professionals, we are also tasked with protecting clients from harming themselves. We alsoRead more

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced like the word “act”) is a type of behavior therapy that involves 6 related processes that work together to promote greater psychological flexibility. So, what exactly is psychological flexibility? Essentially, it can be described as your ability to experience whatever is present for you, such as thoughts, feelings, sensations,Read more

ion 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 ofRead more

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