How Scarcity Mindset Gets in the Way of Practice Ownership
In the world of mental health, starting your own private practice is like a dream come true. It offers freedom, flexibility, and a chance to make a real difference in people's lives. But there's one big roadblock that holds many talented folks back: scarcity mindset....
Finding the Perfect Supervision Fit Through 6 Must Ask Questions
Asking the right questions during a supervisor interview is crucial to ensure a productive and harmonious relationship. The goal of the supervision interview is for the potential supervisee to be the interviewer- not the other way around. As an assocate-hopeful,...
Should LPC Associates work for their LPC Supervisor?
I have often been asked whether I have my LPC- associates work in my private practice (La Luz Counseling, LLC) under my LPC supervision. While I really want to say yes, I say no. There are a few reasons why I’ve decided I won't supervise anyone who works for me. This...
What is Self-Sabotaging?
In short, self sabotage is the art of screwing yourself over. Why would anyone do such a thing? Interestingly, you are usually the one who gets in the way of your own self, of your own goals and of your own dreams. This blog will speak to what self-sabotage is and how...
Why Networking is Important
Networking? Since when do mental health professionals need to network? I’m not sure the question is so much whether we need to or not, as opposed to if it’s best for us or not. The article below will talk about the benefits of networking and how mental health...
My First Remediation Plan
Your supervisor has given you a remediation plan. You’re feeling worried, concerned, and quite frankly embarrassed. Remediation plans are reserved for the bad counselors. The ones with terrible ethics and no semblance for professional behavior with clients. Right?...
What Traits Should my Clinical Supervisor Have?
We’ve all heard of the nightmares clinical associates can experience with their clinical supervisor. But this isn’t one of those stories. This story is about my own experience with my LPC clinical supervisor and the traits that made my supervision experience so...
How to Create Work Boundaries Pt. 1
Not bringing work home can be a hard one for many- especially for those of us in the helping profession. But it’s actually not that difficult if you implement something very important... the word starts with a “B“... think about it. We teach, or try to teach, our...
No Reviews Here!
One of the most difficult parts of marketing a private practice is our inability to request client reviews or testimonials. Most businesses thrive on having their consumers write positive reviews online and tell others publicly of their experience. We’ve all seen...
Emotional Fatigue as a Mental Health Provider
Congratulations, you’re a mental health professional. It’s a huge level of responsibility to support and offer emotional care to some of the most mentally and emotionally vulnerable. The truth is, we work with those who are hurting, sad, angry, or some combination of...
