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....
by Sarah Rivera | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
You’ve finished your role as student in the academic world and are feeling amazing. You’re officially done with grad student life and are ready to practice your counseling skills en vivo. No more reading about it, but actually doing it! Not for a grade, but for actual...
by Sarah Rivera | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
So you’re wondering about that unspoken question that everyone thinks about and no one wants to talk about? How much money do counselors make? Let’s be real, when picking a profession, finances is part of the equation [whether you want to admit it or not]. If you’re...
by Sarah Rivera | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
So you’re looking around for a potential supervisor online. You find a couple you like, reach out and request an interview. Key Note: when I say interview, I mean you are the interviewer, they are the interviewee. So now that we’re clear, this blog will help steer...
by Sarah Rivera | May 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hey friends! I’m so glad to join you as a mentor into the next stage of your counseling career! At this point, you may be feeling worried, overwhelmed, confused and uncertain of what your next steps are. Trust me, I’ve been there too. Whether it’s navigating your...
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