
Help! I Need a New Supervisor!
Since I’ve held my LPC-Supervisor license, a concern I have come across from other associates is “Things aren’t going well with my supervisor and I don’t know what to do.” Unfortunately, this is usually heard after they have nervously reached out to me to receive some...

The Fear about Starting your own Private Practice Part 2- Analysis Paralysis
Analysis Paralysis. Just look at those two words alone- I bet you can figure out what it is. Metaphorically, analysis paralysis is defined as the mental inability to make a decision due to the overwhelming possibility of options, resulting in no decision being made at...

The Fear about Starting your own Private Practice Part 1- The Scarcity Mindset
Ever notice that when you start talking about opening up your own mental health private practice you don’t always feel warm and fuzzy feelings? When you consider it further, maybe it’s met with some resistance from loved ones, making you wonder if you shouldn’t....

The 3,000. How to be Realistic with Temporary Licensure.
This blog will specifically speak to accumulating the 3,000 hours experience towards full License Professional Counseling licensure in Texas. As many of you know [or may not know], Texas ethics and licensing laws through the Behavioral Health Executive Council...

Interviewing with a Purpose
So often, when preparing for an interview, we prepare by thinking of the best and most appropriate ways to answer the anticipated battery of questions: "What do you consider your strengths?", "Tell me about a time when you had a difficult client and how did you...

5 Common Mistakes that Make you Look Unprofessional #dontdoit
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. Below is a list of 5 common mistakes that can unintentionally make you look...

I’m a Mental Health Professional and I’m Burned Out
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...

Must Have Answers BEFORE Starting Your Private Practice
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 honest-...

Your FAQs Answered
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 the...

Building Confidence as a Mental Health Professional
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,...