by Sarah Rivera | Sep 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
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:...
by Sarah Rivera | May 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
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....
by Sarah Rivera | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Sarah Rivera | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Sarah Rivera | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Reviews Work for Most Businesses — But Not in Private Practice One of the most difficult parts of marketing a private practice is that some best practices do not apply. Do not ask for reviews in private practice. Other businesses thrive on having their clients write...
by Sarah Rivera | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
