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Being organized can be so tough, but it can be so helpful in our private practice. If you need some inspiration to get more organized, I think you will enjoy listening to this episode! Helen Kim is a registered associate MFT who shares some things that have allowed her to stay organized. She also provides some tips on how she has stayed motivated, which can be hard to do for new therapists and veterans alike! Some things we touch upon: How to use color coding in your calendar How to define and chart financial goals Do I lower my fee in order to get more client hours? Ways to create more headspace for marketing and admin work Helen Kim can be reached by email at helen@sync.org or her therapy site: https://sync.org/counselors/helen-kim-rn-mft-sierra-madre-counselor/ By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

Everyone has had to make sweeping adjustments to account for doing therapy exclusively online. Perhaps no one more than child therapists. Child therapists can no longer use their wondrous magical office space to allow their kid clients to do non directive play therapy. Vanessa Longnecker has helped me to reimagine what is possible and impossible. She has adjusted not only the way she conducts child therapy, but also her mindset. This is important because it helps stave off the constant disappointment and frustration that the pandemic isn't over yet, and instead allows her to be grateful in other ways. You can learn more about Vanessa by going to www.soulrestorationproject.org, or by emailing her at vanessa@soulrestorationproject.org By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

How do I gain hours for licensure when I have little to no experience? I've only done waitressing! I've only done babysitting! Would a potential employer think I am qualified? Believe it or not, you probably have transferrable skills that you are not aware of. And there is is ALWAYS something else you can do to further make yourself an attractive hire. Dr. Lynn Raine joins me today to share her insights and help answer this frequently asked question. Please share with a colleague or friend! Contact Lynn: therapywithlynn.net rainecounselingservices@gmail.com By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

Joining me again is Hatty Lee, the founder of Oak and Stone Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc. in Los Angeles. She has a thriving Instagram account with active engagement with her followers. She provides great perspective today for any of you considering starting a professional social media account! Some talking points: Is social media important for therapists? How do potential clients find you? And if they find you, how do they decide to work with you? How do I overcome my fear of being an impostor? Should I be social media friends with my clients? Follow Hatty on Instagram: @hattyjlee Follow the podcast as well: @newtherapistfaq By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

Joining me again is Dr. Marie Fang! Marie is a licensed psychologist practicing in San Jose, CA and she is the host of Private Practice Skills, a wonderful and helpful youtube channel for therapists in private practice. Today we tackle the question: How do I master confidence? (Hint: Such a thing doesn't exist!) Private Practice Skills https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQikIOuT7ZqLcyUJOEMq1mQ Please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review if that feature is available. Sharing it will also help out a lot! And if you have questions that you want answered, head over to New Therapist FAQ and get those questions submitted, thanks so much! By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

There will often be times when our client experiences deep grief. And we as therapists help them get through it. But what if we the therapist are also experiencing our own season of personal grief? Today’s question is: How do I hold my client’s grief when I’m experiencing my own grief? Helping me answer today’s question is Lynn Raine, Ph.D., LCSW. Lynn is a professor at Azusa Pacific University's undergraduate social work department. She has worked in domestic violence treatment and prevention with victims and perpetrators; has been a school-based therapist provided counseling to children in elementary, middle, and high schools; and has worked in the areas of teen pregnancy and sexual assault, and with teenage sexual offenders. She also has experience in policy work, providing legislative advocacy and creating and implementing workplace policies in the area of domestic violence prevention. Raine has coordinated different programs, and has experience providing clinical supervision. Her research interests include social work education and clinical issues with diverse populations. She also maintains a private clinical practice specializing in adolescents and women’s mental health including perinatal/postpartum depression, grief/loss, family of origin and identity work, and trauma. Contact Lynn at rainecounselingservices@gmail.com, and visit her website therapywithlynn.net By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

We have a 2 part question for today: What kinds of workshops do churches most desire from a therapist? How does a therapist start a relationship with a small Korean church? I know this 2nd question is very ethno specific, but our guest answers it in such a way that applies to most any situation. This is a crucial time in our history to be partnering with churches. Many churches want to know how to talk about black lives matter, how to better cope with injustice and grieving and reconciliation, about how to lean into shame and regret as we consider our contributions to systemic racism. Now is an opportune time to partner with churches and contribute our expertise, especially in reflection and communication. Helping me answer today’s question is Dr. Ben Shin. He is an associate professor at Talbot School of Theology, teaching in both the masters and doctoral programs. He is the teaching pastor at New Life Vision church, and more personally, he is a mentor and friend to me and thousands of others. By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link

What an important question! There are definitely pros and cons to both. We’re going to answer today's question with the point of view of someone who has just gotten licensed, or is almost there. And for all of you in the process of trying to gain hours for licensure, we’ll have a separate episode addressing earning your hours so stay tuned for that. Helping me answer today’s question is Hatty Lee, a licensed mft practicing near Los Angeles CA. She is the founder of Oak and Stone Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc and she’s a gifted writer, and she uses this gift so well on her instagram account (@hattyjlee). To help you make more use of today’s episode i’ve included a simple pdf that summarizes the pros and cons mentioned in today’s discussion, just so you have a visual aid, and hopefully that will help you make a more informed decision. Find the pdf on www.newtherapistfaq.com and go to the Episodes tab (Episode 4). By the way, have you tried Simple Practice yet? Simple Practice is an Electronic Health Record tool that will help SIMPLIFY your practice so that you can invest more of your energy and time into client time, and ME-time! Here's $50 off when you click this link