Mentorship for Graduate Students

CONGRATS! You’ve made it to upper education. Maybe you’re the first in your family to go to college, or maybe you’re working towards your second career. Either way, well done-you’re doing it!

You’ve been pushing towards your degree completion and you’re almost there. But maybe there are times you doubt your choice and what your next steps are. Deep breath. It won’t be easy. Whether you’re pursuing your bachelors degree, masters or doctorate- it will be tough. But let’s think about your odds- You’ve been through 100% of the tough stuff so far.

Sarah loves meeting graduate students and helping them complete various assignments and projects. That usually comes in the form of an interview your school has you complete with a local mental health professional. Whether that’s speaking generally to “a day in the life of a counselor” or more specifically for dissertations or data support, Sarah can help.

If you’re further along into your academic career and are considering taking your NCE and becoming a licensed mental health counselor, take a look at the checklist below for step by step guidance on how to apply for your LPC-associate license in Texas.

Mentorship Towards Associate Licensure

Mentorship During License Upgrade

You’ve completed 3,000 hours and you’ve received your full licensure, and now you’re on your own!!! No more supervision. No more counting hours. No more supervision meetings. What an amazing feat! So why do you still feel overwhelmed and uncertain?

If you’ve landed a site that you absolutely love and want to stay on for more- that’s amazing. Get that salary increase and get on with it. BUT for the rest of us, once academia and supervision is complete, you’re just thankful the hour count has ended and you can move on without the associate site chains. This can either be incredibly freeing OR very, very intimidating.

If you’re fully licensed and still need extra support you’ve come to the right place. I meet with mental health professionals for consultation support and guidance towards next steps. If you’re considering launching your own private practice– DO IT!

But do it with the right support and tools. Did you know over 50% of small businesses fail within the first 2 years!? Don’t fall victim to those numbers. The Counselor’s Mentor created a unique self-paced, online program called Launch Your Private Practice Program. It has easy to follow video tutorials of how exactly to start a solo private practice. The course will have you feeling confident in your business model, marketing strategy and financial awareness. Find more information here.