by Sarah Rivera | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a working (or almost working) professional. You’ve gotten some formal education, studied endlessly and worked HARD as hell to be where you are. Here’s a list of what NOT to do. Below is a list of 5...
by Sarah Rivera | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
The level of fatigue and exhaustion for a mental health professional hits at a different level. You quickly realize your tiredness isn’t cured by a nap. Prolonged exposure to this type of fatigue is unfortunately all too common. Burnout is the result of being...
by Sarah Rivera | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Business Model Canvas is a tool used to help visualize the key concepts to build a successful business. This is a widely used resource in the business world to target strategic elements to run and grow your business. As a mental health professional, let’s be...
by Sarah Rivera | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have questions? So did I! I had a boat load of questions pretty much at every stage of my career. How does the Board website work? How should I find an LPC-S? How much does everyone else make? When is it time to open up a private practice? While I don’t have all...
by Sarah Rivera | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
This article goes out to mental health professionals. First off, congratulations. You have completed graduate studies and done what only 13% of individuals in the United States have- earned an advanced degree. When you look around at your colleagues and coworkers,...
by Sarah Rivera | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Congratulations! You’re thinking about opening up your own private practice! Here are a few things I wish I would’ve known sooner and avoided. Opening a private practice is running a business so be sure to do your homework before launching. Here is the shortened list...
by Sarah Rivera | Jun 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s this terrible misconception that counselors only make money in private practice when there is a client sitting across from them. There’s a saying that if there’s no butt in the seat, there’s no money in the wallet. Same goes for your full-time job- you’re not...
by Sarah Rivera | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Congrats! If you’re reading this, chances are you are about to start searching for a licensed supervisor or are already on the hunt. Remember in grad school when they say “After graduation, be sure to find a site and a supervisor” and it seemed so simple? Turns out,...
by Sarah Rivera | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
You are a qualified, educated professional. You have experience. You are prepared….right? So why are there times you still feel you should be a student in class? You feel like you still have so much to learn and somehow everyone knows more than you? How are...
by Sarah Rivera | Apr 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
So you’ve found yourself in a position where you have a site and are gaining direct hours to full licensure. All seems to be moving well except one major thing- your supervisor sucks. After a few months together you realize something is off and things ARE NOT working....
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