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 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...
