Inspiration

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Two women of color who are therapists sit on the couch together and discuss mentorship

Mentorship inspired a private practice where women of color thrive

Associate clinical therapist Angelica “Angie” Curiel, ASW, and licensed psychotherapist Rose Junie Abito, LMFT, Founder of Rose Junie Therapy met … Continued

A collage image showing two hands held up with the palms containing the buildings of two different US cities in different states where therapists could get licensed

Why therapists are getting licensed in multiple states

For therapists, getting licensed in multiple states used to be relatively uncommon. However, a number of social shifts helping to … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

A male therapist discusses with a male colleague how he found his niche as a therapist

Finding my niche as a therapist

Curious about how to find your niche as a therapist? Here is my story and my tips for identifying your … Continued

Danielle B. Taylor, LMFT

An illustration of six stickers that say Hello, my name is and list a number of different therapy private practice names

How to name your therapy practice

Seeking ideas for therapy practice names? Wondering about the steps for naming your therapy practice? Find out how to choose … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

A female therapist looks at her laptop and wonders whether therapists can use telehealth to practice across state lines

Can a therapist do telehealth therapy across state lines?

Wondering whether you can do telehealth therapy across state lines? It’s an important question. Our therapy clients may cross state … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

How to become an EAP provider

As a therapist or clinician, you’re likely familiar with many of the ways you can build your caseload and connect … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

A Black man on the couch in a therapy session wishes therapists knew these things about serving Black clients

What all therapists should know to better serve Black clients

Black people often seek out Black therapists in the hope that they will receive better validation and understanding of their … Continued

Leah Small, Pollen Author

An illustration of a female therapist in private practice working at her desk holding a coffee

The 4 stages of starting a private practice

For therapists the initial pull toward starting a private practice may feel like a true calling—a deep, intrinsic urge to … Continued

Uriah Guilford, LMFT

An illustration of a therapist sitting in a chair talking with a client sitting in another chair and wondering what is hurting their therapeutic alliance.

This is what’s hurting therapists’ therapeutic alliance with clients

In preparation to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients, I spoke with some of … Continued

Elizabeth Scarlett, MA, RP

An illustration of a therapist's entry in the therapist directory listing

5 must-haves for your therapist directory listing

Are you considering creating and launching your therapist directory listing? Good thinking! Before your clients ever find your social media … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

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