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So You Just Talk All Day? The Myth and the Craft of Therapy
Note to the Reader This piece is written for therapists—especially neurodivergent therapists—who know that therapy is never just talking. It’s an act of holding, translating, and crafting safety out of chaos. My hope is that these words give language to the invisible work you do every day, and offer both validation and pride in the…
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Rewilding the Self in Therapy: Guiding Clients Back to Authenticity
The Therapist as Witness to the Wild Every therapist has seen it: the flicker of something untamed beneath a client’s carefully constructed surface. A spark in the eyes when they remember a childhood dream, the shift in posture when they admit a forbidden desire, the sudden tears that arrive not from the story being told,…
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What Would You Do? A Day in the Life of a Therapist, Supervision Edition
So, You’re a Therapist… That Must Be Nice, Just Sitting and Nodding All Day 🛋️ Oh, if only it were that simple. If you’ve been in this field long enough, you’ve definitely heard this before. And if you supervise pre-licensed therapists, you know they’re quickly learning the truth: Therapy isn’t just about nodding thoughtfully and…
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Beyond the Surface: How to Guide Clients into Deeper Exploration in Therapy
Therapy is More Than a Conversation Therapy is more than just a conversation. It’s a delicate excavation, a peeling back of layers to reveal the raw, unfiltered experiences beneath a client’s carefully constructed surface. As a pre-licensed therapist, you may find yourself at a crossroads—sessions are moving forward, clients are engaged, yet something feels like…
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The Supervision Table: Nourishment for the Journey to Licensure
The Hunger for Growth Becoming a psychotherapist isn’t just about showing up to classes, reading thick textbooks, and somehow absorbing years of theory through osmosis. No, the real transformation happens in the room—when you sit across from a client for the first time, when you stumble through an intervention that lands flat, when you grapple…
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Fusion of Art and Science in Psychotherapy: What Does This Really Mean?
As therapists, we’re no strangers to the phrase, “Psychotherapy is both an art and a science.” It’s tossed around in supervision sessions, lectures, and even the occasional cheeky Instagram post. But how often do we stop to unpack what it really means? My guess: not often enough. We nod along, acknowledging its truth, but when…
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How Mental Health Professionals Can Ethically Increase Client Interest
Therapists, let’s talk shop. Growing client interest isn’t about flashy gimmicks, TikTok trends, or awkwardly wedging your therapy couch into a podcast studio (though, hey, if that’s your thing—go for it). It’s about building trust, showcasing your expertise, and fostering genuine connections—ethically, authentically, and with a touch of that grounded therapist charm. In a world…
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Keeping Therapist Ego in Check: A Field Guide to Client-Centered Therapy
The Art of Therapy and Its Guiding Principles Therapy, at its core, is an intricate dance between insight, presence, and the art of listening. As therapists, we come equipped with vast knowledge and an array of theoretical orientations that shape our practice. Yet, the true challenge lies in balancing this knowledge with respect for client…
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