Becoming a therapist

Everything I wish I had learned in grad school about becoming a therapist

There are more options than people realize to enter the mental health field.

Most of us therapists are driven by a sense of duty and care--a drive to help others. The root of this duty, this drive, is different for all of us. Perhaps we sensed our emotional lives were more complex than those around us as children, we find ourselves fascinated by others’ life stories, or we feel compelled to relieve others’ pain. Whatever our motive for becoming therapists, being a therapist is not our purpose. In this post, I cover the reasons why our work is not our purpose…

Do we need protecting from people? Sometimes, I think the answer is definitely yes, and sometimes not. Do I need to protect myself as a therapist? I like to think about this in terms of protective factors. I have been doing energy healing and therapeutic work for 17 years. I know when my energy is off. Over the years, I have learned how to be deeply attuned to myself, and how to bring myself back to my centre. #selfhealers #healingjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

Interested in working as an online counselor part-time for extra income or taking your practice online? Here's how to become an online therapist.

Ever wonder how to be a therapist? What goes into becoming a therapist? There are several clear stages of being a therapist: education, license, specialty, career, and thriving.

📌 Coach vs. Therapist: Understanding the Difference 📌 When people wonder whether they need a coach or a therapist, it’s less about the topic and more about the stage of their journey and readiness for action. 🌱 Here’s how I explain it to clients: Therapist: If you need time to heal, process, or work through past experiences, a therapist might be a better fit. Therapists help you explore what's happened in the past or navigate what's challenging right now. They’re there to support you as…

When people hear we are therapists one of the most common reactions we get is, “I don’t know how you do it!” We chose to become therapists for an array of reasons. This explanation we saw shared of what it’s like to be a therapist resonated with us immensely. These are some of our favorite reasons why we chose to become therapists💫 To each and every past and current patient: We will always treasure the trust you put in us to help you through some of your darkest hours and days. We will…